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Meryem Ana Evi, also recognized as the House of the virgin Mary by the faithful, is 7 kilometers from the ancient Roman port city of Ephesus. Some accounts suggest that after the death of Jesus, Paul brought Mary to this small stone house where she lived 11 years before her death around 41 AD. It needs to be noted that there is no evidence that Mary lived or died here. Others suggest that Mary was buried in the Kidron Valley in Jerusalem at the foot of the Mount of Olives This is a pilgrimage site for Christian, Muslim and Hebrews as the Virgin Mary is recognized as a Biblical figure in all three religions. There was a long line to enter the house the day I visited. It cost me 10.5 Euros. There are many transportation options from Ephesus to this site. .
House of the Virgin Mary: it's MTV cribs before heaven. This is allegedly where Mary spent her final days, because when you've immaculately conceived and survived centuries of religious fan fiction, you deserve a peaceful cottage in the Turkish countryside. You hike up, light a candle (because nothing says spiritual reflection like a wax stick), and think good thoughts while dodging tour groups elbowing for holy water. It's quiet, solemn, and suspiciously well-preserved for a first-century home. Still, vibes are high, incense is burning, and you can't help but think Nice digs, Mary. God forgive me for I have sinned.
This was the first stop on our Biblical Tour to the last known residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. There's shops, restaurants, and snacks available. There's also a small chapel and we got to participate in a small private mass as part of our tour. You aren't allowed to take photos inside the house, only outside. The tour provided us with small terra cotta containers to collect some of the natural spring water they still have available and running today. There's also an ancient cistern on the grounds. There is a strong Catholic presence on the grounds and it unfortunately feels very commercialized. It was cool to see the house and hear the history. Knowing in the early days of Christianity, believers had to kind of keep themselves hidden and lay low for fear of persecution, made it believable Mary would want to stay in a house as secluded as this one. Is it THE house? I don't know. But it was cool to explore nonetheless.
We visited Meryem Ana Evi on a Sunday. Mass was being celebrated outdoor when we arrived, which set the tone for visiting the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. Tradition has it the Mary spent her final earthly days in this house, which has been restored. The structure was smaller than I expected, and it's interior is a chapel and shrine. Overall, however, this was an emotional experience. There is a small restaurant on the grounds, as well as respectable public rest rooms.
Supposedly , this was where the last place Mary lived. It is a glorious are, basically set in a forest. A small building that became a monastery. There is a long line to enter this small building where photographs aren't allowed.
The House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic shrine located near Ephesus. It is reported to be where Mary lived the last days of her life. The house was discovered in the 19th century based on the visions of a Roman Catholic nun and visionary, Anne Catherine Emmerich. Author Clemens Brentano visited Ann Catherine and published a book based on her visions. This created a roadmap that led to this house by two independent source. On the way to the shrine, there is a baptismal pool. The shrine has a modest sanctuary with a large statue of the Virgin Mary. The adjacent room is where Mary reportedly slept. No photography is allowed inside. You can make a donation to get a candle or leave a paper for a blessing at the Wishing Wall. The gift shop supports the church.
Gayle and I were here as part of our Norwegian Jade Cruise Excursion that started earlier that morning at the Port of Izmir. The Tour included the House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus. Our most excellent tour guide took us up the hill to the House of the Virgin Mary first and relatively early. This made our visit a little less crowded, cool, quiet, and reflective. Clean restrooms are available and the Men's Room on the left heading back to the parking lot has perhaps the most scenic urinal spot ever. I'm not Catholic and as the story goes, the Virgin Mary (Mother of Jesus) spent her last years up here until her Assumption. Who knows how much of this was true, but some German Nun did predict it years ago, and Pope John Paul II once paid a visit. So just like the Camino de Santiago, sometimes it's best to go with the flow and cherish the personal journey, rather than any qualms about historical fact. I found the House of the Virgin Mary to be a most pleasant surprise. The lush, green, and cool hilltop gave me a sense of peace and comfort, and the short walk through the House itself confirmed that. You enter the house into a large chapel room where there is an altar shrine with a large statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Alongside is a smaller room believed to have been Mary's bedroom. The rest of the house is not open to the public. No pictures are allowed and the walk through is over in less than a few minutes. There's also a prayer wall, and I added a few pieces of paper myself. I also filled up a bottle with holy water to bring home. Who knows if any miracles will occur, but I'll take all the good karma I can get, from whatever source.
Kind of a short stop, Is it REALLY the house of the virgin mary? No conclusive evidence; but some nun had a dream that it was in the area and they found this place. They knew that John lived there and since they knew that John was the one who looked after Mary and protected her, they hypothesize that she was with him at this location. Theres a baptizing pool in front and the house is really small, you walk thru in just a few minutes, and no pictures, even without flash. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=cz9rM3ZEH4unN-80xFeQ8g#cz9rM3ZEH4unN-80xFeQ8g Oops. Inside is nothing special, the fun starts when you exit, you can light a candle and say a prayer. There is a natural spring that runs under the house the water is considered to be holy water, you can collect it, drink it do whatever you like. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=J7-2aS9AMPp81aE2dRALxA#J7-2aS9AMPp81aE2dRALxA Im not religious but i did drink some of the water and bring some back for friends who are. No miracles yet, but nothing bad happened either so i'll take that! Remember to bring some sort of container if you want to bring some back for yourself or friends. There's also a wall of prayers that you can write a message, prayer, wish whatever and leave it there. (bring your own pen)http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=9sz6TlZMmhapO2_UG9qM4A#3SHXywdWWgexaKA3v839WA
Visions of German Nun with the stigmata brought searchers to this location. Current chapel (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#RvqOET6bhybYVnB1S4iSAg) was built after Mary's death. You can see the story in these three pictures (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#zQOj-4DPIO1UeinE3OZonA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#Ehv_Ks27BkZ2XtlNxDujaw) There's a spring of holy water (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#Rfs6eGNB1qF1k20LbezRtQ), baptismal pool (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#amyBrsfgA9ON8Ap5OU9XjQ), and a large prayer / wishing wall (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#hoLWZI-_vyoAV_VWcgoJEg), but overall not worth the price of admission, imo. Yeah, because of this review, I'm probably not going to be saved. Oh well.
Nine years ago, we visited the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, Turkey. I had never heard of this site before. The Catholic Church has not officially declared this to be the Virgin Mary's actual home, but the house has been visited by a few of the Popes including Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. I remember that the home is quite small. There is a wishing wall where you can write prayers & wishes on pieces of paper, and place them in cracks in the wall. We also filled our water bottle with holy water from one of the fountains. Our stop at the House of Virgin Mary was one of a kind and worthwhile. I can see why many folks see this as a religious pilgrimage site.
Here's the story. A German nun had a recurring vision that Mary's house was in the mountains of Turkey, not far from Ephesus. The foundations of a house were found. According our guide, it was, however, built after Mary would have died. All the same, the house was restored. Since Pope John Paul II visited this site, it's been declared her official home, though it's unlikely that she really lived there. Still, many flock to visit the house to at least feel some connection with Christ's mother, and if it brings them comfort then more power to it. Our friendly guide tried to downplay this spot and not get anyone too excited since he doubted its authenticity. You're not allowed to take photos inside, but you can add your prayers to the nearby wishing wall, drink the water of the spring, and light all the candles you like outside. There are several stands selling rosaries, prayer cards, statues and so on, as well as coffee.
I'm Catholic. I believe in symbolism. This is the House of Mary, where St John is believed to have brought Mary in her last days. But, while we "fish-eaters" as a group (the Roman Catholic Church) have not said yay or nay on the validity of this truly being the House of Mary, I believe it. And that's how I went in on this side trip from Ephesus. Pope Pius deemed it a Holy Place in 1951, and every year on the Assumption of Mary (8/15) they hold a service for her here. To honor the separation of Church and Yelp, let's just leave it at that. In any case ... It was beautiful, peaceful, serene, all that, everything you would imagine it to be. The little stone house is located on top of a mountain a few miles from Ephesus (HINT: If you're one of those car sick kinda folks, get in the front seat! The ride up the mountainside - while very pretty - is not for the faint of tummy!!). It's more of a shrine to Mary now. And, outside the House of Mary is a Wishing Wall, where people have tied their prayers, maybe some are intentions, in hopes of being answered. Also outside the house along the wall is a fountain, which is believed to have some sort of powers related to fertility - People are encouraged to take a small sampling of the water if they choose to do so. Whether you're a believer or not, this little side trip from Ephesus should definitely not be missed. It's a beautiful place.
Mary shrine. This is pit stop for our trip. This a last home place of Mary. It is a holy place that for worship due to last Mary Home. The place is very small. Our tour guide warn us about it. Sometimes take two hours to visit this small house. We were visited during the lunch time which is the less tour group here. It takes us 30 minutes. read more
We have seen reviews that are up and down, but we were really affected by our visit. This is believed to be / could be the final house of the Virgin Mary. The house was destroyed except for the bottom two rows of bricks. It has been reconstructed and is now a shrine. There are 4 springs with "holy water" and a prayer wall. We found it very impactful to possibly be walking where the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle walked. read more
This house was described as the final resting place of Mary, the mother of Jesus by Roman Catholic nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, as being located near Esphesus. While it was never pronounced as authentic by the Catholic Church, this site has become a place of pilgrimage, attracting Christians and Muslims over the years. As part of our tour, we were taken to Mary's House and given time to explore it. It's a small structure and there was a small gift shop selling candles for people to light, should they choose. While my husband is Christian, he was skeptical about this house and its authenticity but he was open to discussing it with our group. read more
11 months ago
Meryem Ana Evi, also recognized as the House of the virgin Mary by the faithful, is 7 kilometers from the ancient Roman port city of Ephesus. Some accounts suggest that after the death of Jesus, Paul brought Mary to this small stone house where she lived 11 years before her death around 41 AD. It needs to be noted that there is no evidence that Mary lived or died here. Others suggest that Mary was buried in the Kidron Valley in Jerusalem at the foot of the Mount of Olives This is a pilgrimage site for Christian, Muslim and Hebrews as the Virgin Mary is recognized as a Biblical figure in all three religions. There was a long line to enter the house the day I visited. It cost me 10.5 Euros. There are many transportation options from Ephesus to this site. . read more
House of the Virgin Mary: it's MTV cribs before heaven. This is allegedly where Mary spent her final days, because when you've immaculately conceived and survived centuries of religious fan fiction, you deserve a peaceful cottage in the Turkish countryside. You hike up, light a candle (because nothing says spiritual reflection like a wax stick), and think good thoughts while dodging tour groups elbowing for holy water. It's quiet, solemn, and suspiciously well-preserved for a first-century home. Still, vibes are high, incense is burning, and you can't help but think Nice digs, Mary. God forgive me for I have sinned. read more
2 years ago
This was the first stop on our Biblical Tour to the last known residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. There's shops, restaurants, and snacks available. There's also a small chapel and we got to participate in a small private mass as part of our tour. You aren't allowed to take photos inside the house, only outside. The tour provided us with small terra cotta containers to collect some of the natural spring water they still have available and running today. There's also an ancient cistern on the grounds. There is a strong Catholic presence on the grounds and it unfortunately feels very commercialized. It was cool to see the house and hear the history. Knowing in the early days of Christianity, believers had to kind of keep themselves hidden and lay low for fear of persecution, made it believable Mary would want to stay in a house as secluded as this one. Is it THE house? I don't know. But it was cool to explore nonetheless. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We visited Meryem Ana Evi on a Sunday. Mass was being celebrated outdoor when we arrived, which set the tone for visiting the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. Tradition has it the Mary spent her final earthly days in this house, which has been restored. The structure was smaller than I expected, and it's interior is a chapel and shrine. Overall, however, this was an emotional experience. There is a small restaurant on the grounds, as well as respectable public rest rooms. read more
2 years ago
Supposedly , this was where the last place Mary lived. It is a glorious are, basically set in a forest. A small building that became a monastery. There is a long line to enter this small building where photographs aren't allowed. read more
The House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic shrine located near Ephesus. It is reported to be where Mary lived the last days of her life. The house was discovered in the 19th century based on the visions of a Roman Catholic nun and visionary, Anne Catherine Emmerich. Author Clemens Brentano visited Ann Catherine and published a book based on her visions. This created a roadmap that led to this house by two independent source. On the way to the shrine, there is a baptismal pool. The shrine has a modest sanctuary with a large statue of the Virgin Mary. The adjacent room is where Mary reportedly slept. No photography is allowed inside. You can make a donation to get a candle or leave a paper for a blessing at the Wishing Wall. The gift shop supports the church. read more
Gayle and I were here as part of our Norwegian Jade Cruise Excursion that started earlier that morning at the Port of Izmir. The Tour included the House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus. Our most excellent tour guide took us up the hill to the House of the Virgin Mary first and relatively early. This made our visit a little less crowded, cool, quiet, and reflective. Clean restrooms are available and the Men's Room on the left heading back to the parking lot has perhaps the most scenic urinal spot ever. I'm not Catholic and as the story goes, the Virgin Mary (Mother of Jesus) spent her last years up here until her Assumption. Who knows how much of this was true, but some German Nun did predict it years ago, and Pope John Paul II once paid a visit. So just like the Camino de Santiago, sometimes it's best to go with the flow and cherish the personal journey, rather than any qualms about historical fact. I found the House of the Virgin Mary to be a most pleasant surprise. The lush, green, and cool hilltop gave me a sense of peace and comfort, and the short walk through the House itself confirmed that. You enter the house into a large chapel room where there is an altar shrine with a large statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Alongside is a smaller room believed to have been Mary's bedroom. The rest of the house is not open to the public. No pictures are allowed and the walk through is over in less than a few minutes. There's also a prayer wall, and I added a few pieces of paper myself. I also filled up a bottle with holy water to bring home. Who knows if any miracles will occur, but I'll take all the good karma I can get, from whatever source. read more
Kind of a short stop, Is it REALLY the house of the virgin mary? No conclusive evidence; but some nun had a dream that it was in the area and they found this place. They knew that John lived there and since they knew that John was the one who looked after Mary and protected her, they hypothesize that she was with him at this location. Theres a baptizing pool in front and the house is really small, you walk thru in just a few minutes, and no pictures, even without flash. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=cz9rM3ZEH4unN-80xFeQ8g#cz9rM3ZEH4unN-80xFeQ8g Oops. Inside is nothing special, the fun starts when you exit, you can light a candle and say a prayer. There is a natural spring that runs under the house the water is considered to be holy water, you can collect it, drink it do whatever you like. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=J7-2aS9AMPp81aE2dRALxA#J7-2aS9AMPp81aE2dRALxA Im not religious but i did drink some of the water and bring some back for friends who are. No miracles yet, but nothing bad happened either so i'll take that! Remember to bring some sort of container if you want to bring some back for yourself or friends. There's also a wall of prayers that you can write a message, prayer, wish whatever and leave it there. (bring your own pen)http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=9sz6TlZMmhapO2_UG9qM4A#3SHXywdWWgexaKA3v839WA read more
3 years ago
Over prices and underwhelming. Didn't seem authenticate and worth it. Doubt it was really her hous. read more
Visions of German Nun with the stigmata brought searchers to this location. Current chapel (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#RvqOET6bhybYVnB1S4iSAg) was built after Mary's death. You can see the story in these three pictures (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#zQOj-4DPIO1UeinE3OZonA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#Ehv_Ks27BkZ2XtlNxDujaw) There's a spring of holy water (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#Rfs6eGNB1qF1k20LbezRtQ), baptismal pool (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#amyBrsfgA9ON8Ap5OU9XjQ), and a large prayer / wishing wall (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/house-of-the-virgin-mary-izmir?select=eL_JmJtaAX07IQzTaTAB8Q#hoLWZI-_vyoAV_VWcgoJEg), but overall not worth the price of admission, imo. Yeah, because of this review, I'm probably not going to be saved. Oh well. read more
9 years ago
Nine years ago, we visited the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, Turkey. I had never heard of this site before. The Catholic Church has not officially declared this to be the Virgin Mary's actual home, but the house has been visited by a few of the Popes including Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. I remember that the home is quite small. There is a wishing wall where you can write prayers & wishes on pieces of paper, and place them in cracks in the wall. We also filled our water bottle with holy water from one of the fountains. Our stop at the House of Virgin Mary was one of a kind and worthwhile. I can see why many folks see this as a religious pilgrimage site. read more
13 years ago
Here's the story. A German nun had a recurring vision that Mary's house was in the mountains of Turkey, not far from Ephesus. The foundations of a house were found. According our guide, it was, however, built after Mary would have died. All the same, the house was restored. Since Pope John Paul II visited this site, it's been declared her official home, though it's unlikely that she really lived there. Still, many flock to visit the house to at least feel some connection with Christ's mother, and if it brings them comfort then more power to it. Our friendly guide tried to downplay this spot and not get anyone too excited since he doubted its authenticity. You're not allowed to take photos inside, but you can add your prayers to the nearby wishing wall, drink the water of the spring, and light all the candles you like outside. There are several stands selling rosaries, prayer cards, statues and so on, as well as coffee. read more
13 years ago
I'm Catholic. I believe in symbolism. This is the House of Mary, where St John is believed to have brought Mary in her last days. But, while we "fish-eaters" as a group (the Roman Catholic Church) have not said yay or nay on the validity of this truly being the House of Mary, I believe it. And that's how I went in on this side trip from Ephesus. Pope Pius deemed it a Holy Place in 1951, and every year on the Assumption of Mary (8/15) they hold a service for her here. To honor the separation of Church and Yelp, let's just leave it at that. In any case ... It was beautiful, peaceful, serene, all that, everything you would imagine it to be. The little stone house is located on top of a mountain a few miles from Ephesus (HINT: If you're one of those car sick kinda folks, get in the front seat! The ride up the mountainside - while very pretty - is not for the faint of tummy!!). It's more of a shrine to Mary now. And, outside the House of Mary is a Wishing Wall, where people have tied their prayers, maybe some are intentions, in hopes of being answered. Also outside the house along the wall is a fountain, which is believed to have some sort of powers related to fertility - People are encouraged to take a small sampling of the water if they choose to do so. Whether you're a believer or not, this little side trip from Ephesus should definitely not be missed. It's a beautiful place. read more
Coming into this I didn't know what to expect from this part of our tour in Ephesus, Turkey. Apparently this is the place where the Virgin Mary spent her last remaining years. They take you up a long, winding road at the edge of a cliff to get to the location. About half way up the hill they have a 10 foot tall gold statue of the Virgin Mary. They allow you to step off the bus and take a few pictures before you move on to the Virgin Mary site. When you finally get to the Virgin Mary house you can't take pictures inside since it is still be used for religious purposes. From time to time the Pope will stop here to visit our tour guide told us. After you exit the house they have holy water you can you can put into a liquid container to take home with you. Next to that they have these tissues you can write on and place on a wall to bring good luck...something like that. That party I'm a little hazy on. If you are hungry there is a small place to eat at the entrance and if you want to pick up some holy water or other religious items you can purchase them at the gift shop across from the eatery. read more
House of Virgin Mary is beleived to be the final residence of Mary where she has spent last years of her life. It's recognized as a shrine by Vatican and visited by 3 different Popes. The house and church is located up on a hill near Ephesus. There are no public transportation from Selcuk town therefore you should have a car or hire a taxi to get there. It's a peaceful place in the middle of green trees and great air. There is also good taste water spring so you can fill in your bottles or just drink from the taps next to the House. Every Sunday there is a mass for Christians in the courtyard. There are rest rooms, a cafeteria, a souvenir shop on site. The entrance fee for 2015t is 20 TL per person, plus you pay for the parking fee. One of the must-see places if you're in Ephesus area. read more
13 years ago
We came here on a bus tour in combination with the Ephesus archeological ruins, starting from the port of Kusadasi, Turkey. Frankly, prior to this excursion I'd never heard of Ephesus or even Kusadasi for that matter. Also, I'd never given it a passing thought to visit a house where the Blessed Virgin Mary may have spent her final days. However, this was all on the cruise ship shore excursion itinerary, so here we were. Though it was hot as Hades that day in August, the House of Virgin Mary location near the top of Bulbul mountain had a nice breeze, which was much appreciated after traipsing around Ephesus for hours in the blazing heat. Supposedly (though never confirmed for sure) Mary, mother of Jesus, was brought to this Roman architecture stone house by Saint John and lived here until her Assumption (Don't be lazy guys - our heathen Yelpers must look up Assumption for themselves). This story is given credibility by the fact that Saint John was known to have spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Every year, on August 15th a ceremony commemorates Mary's Assumption. We were there on August 18, so the collateral crowds were still lingering. There were flocks of Catholic pilgrims, and us cruisers. In the 1980's, Pope John-Paul II visited here and declared the Shrine of the Virgin Mary as a pilgrimage place for Christians. You enter the house into a large chapel room where there is an altar shrine with a large statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Alongside is a smaller room believed to have been Mary's bedroom. The rest of the house is not open to the public. From this instance, the building looks more like a church than a house. There is a small gift store area and ancient Christian legend holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary invented the gift store (lol). Outside is a "wishing wall" or prayer where pilgrims attach their personal "wishes" on paper or fabric. A water fountain (the "Water of Mary") is located nearby, believed to have miraculous powers of healing or fertility. Our tour guide gave us each a small clay bottle of this water. read more
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