House of the Virgin Mary

A shrine on Mount Koressos visited by Christians and Muslims alike.

From the centre9.4 km as the crow flies
Suggested time1 h
EntryPaid entry
AreaEphesus & Virgin Mary

Directions

About

Believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last years, the house is preserved as a small chapel on the wooded slope of Mount Koressos. The wishing wall and the spring fountains are visitors’ favourite stops. It is a place of worship; dress respectfully.

Getting there

About 17 km from Şirince via Selçuk and Ephesus.

Eat nearby

Cafe Turko

Café · Ephesus & Virgin Mary · 140 m

Tugra Cafe

Café · Ephesus & Virgin Mary · 2.9 km

Müze Nin Kahvesi

Café · Ephesus & Virgin Mary · 3.1 km

Efe Konağı Kahvaltı, Izgara ve Mangal Restaurant

Breakfast · Pamucak · 3.2 km

Stay nearby

Atilla's Getaway

Guesthouse · Ephesus & Virgin Mary · 2.5 km

Efes Hidden Garden Resort Otel

Hotel · Ephesus & Virgin Mary · 2.6 km

Aqua Park-hotel

Hotel · Çamlık, Belevi & Villages · 2.8 km

Olive Garden Efes

Apartments · Ephesus & Virgin Mary · 3.3 km

Distances are approximate, as the crow flies.

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Temple of Artemis

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6.2 km from the centre 0.5 h Free

Culture

Ephesus Museum

Finds from Ephesus and the Artemision on display.

5.8 km from the centre 1 h Paid entry