What it's like
The House of the Virgin Mary sits near Ephesus, a short distance from the ancient city. Christians believe the Virgin Mary spent her last days here. The house was discovered in 1891 and has been a place of prayer since.
Every year hundreds of thousands of Christians make the pilgrimage here. A visit takes about one hour. Most visitors pair it with the ruins of Ephesus, so the two sites make a full morning or day.
Good to know
- Taxi number plates must start with 09 T, because fake taxis and scammers operate in town.
- Little shade and 36-37°C at noon in summer, so plan the visit for the cooler part of the day.
House of the Virgin Mary
A small house near Ephesus that Christians believe was the last home of the Virgin Mary. It is a quiet pilgrimage site, not a ruin to walk through.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Ancient Ephesus, Terrace Houses, and House of Virgin Mary with Lunch
Ephesus Ancient City
Most people come for the ruins and the long walk through them.
Magnesia on the Maeander
Magnesia on the Maeander is an ancient Greco-Roman city in Aydın Province, with a large stadium and excavations still going on. It is one of the quieter ancient sites near Kuşadası.
Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island, known locally as Güvercinada, is a small island joined to the mainland by a pier and crowned by a 16th-century castle.
Dilek Peninsula National Park
Dilek Peninsula National Park is a wild stretch of mountains, forest and coast a short drive from Kuşadası. Visitors hike its trails, swim in its bays and explore canyons and the Zeus Cave.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Ancient sites
