If you ever visit Ephesus and if you are a Christian by religion, the possibility of you to visit the house of the Virgin Mary is 99%. It's very close to Ephesus and why not gain some merit while you are around.
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It is believed that Virgin Mary had spent her last days in this house which is in the vicinity of Ephesus and that she had died there. It is an important pilgrimage place visited by thousands of tourists every year. The last holy VİP guest was Pope Benedict XVI who visited the shrine in 2006.
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If you can ignore the crowds, it is a very nice and peaceful place on top of a mountain. After visiting the chapel, you could light candles, drink from a spring running under the house which is believed to have healing properties and make a wish on the wish wall by tying a piece of fabric..jpg)
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Thank you for this wonderful post.(and the one before it on Ephesus.) Going there with my family last summer was one of the most amazing trips We had ever taken. The House Of the Virgin Mary was so peaceful and spiritual. I hope one day to return to Turkey
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I'd love to visit a spiritual place like that..., and see or rather feel if I pick up on anything.
ReplyDeleteI also want to thank you again for another wonderful visit to these amazing places.I've never even knew they knew where the Virgin Mother died.
ReplyDeleteAlso thank you for the visit.These dolls are from all over and they are very old.They smell it too...LOL...XXOO Marie Antionette
very nice setting for old age contemplations..
ReplyDeleteOh this is nice! I know of Jesus home in Belen but I didn't know where was the house of Virgin Mary... Interesting... Thank you very much... By the way... in the blog A CUP OF JO are looking for turkish girls for a project or somethig... you can find that blog in my blogroll it's very cute also...
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Beautiful pictures... I love the architecture of the buildings.
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Aimee
This place is so beautiful. Looks so ancient and peaceful.
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These are some really beautiful pictures, but I really thank you for the information too. Visiting the house of the Virgin Mary sounds like an incredible experience.
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ReplyDeleteI love every photo and every word in this post.
A wishing wall!
Jerusalem's Dormition Abbey will differ with you about the place where Mary "fell asleep," but I don't think it matters so much where.
Another lovely post! When I was at Ephesus unfortunately I did not get to see the House of the Virgin Mary. But your photos are charming. I did go to some local markets and cannot remember the name of the town. What a wonderful time I had in Turkey and your posts and blog remind me of these great times. x Julie
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ReplyDeleteThe wish wall is really impressive! And I find the nun photo just great!
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I'm always amazed at what I don't know. Visiting your blog has been most informing and delightful.
ReplyDeletebeautifully captured shots....will love visiting this divine place!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. I hope to visit all these places someday. I am amazed by looking at this picture of the Virgin Mary's house, the wonderful condition it looks to be in after so many years.
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