Izmir House of Virgin Mary is one of the most important historical and cultural heritages of Turkey. The House of Virgin Mary is a Catholic shrine located in Bülbüldağı in the vicinity of Ephesus. The House of Virgin Mary was discovered in the 19th century following the reported dreams of Anne Catherine Emmerich, a Catholic nun. Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was brought to this stone house by the Apostle John and lived there until she was taken to heaven. The House of the Virgin Mary is an important pilgrimage center for Christians and welcomes thousands of visitors every year. The places to visit in the House of Virgin Mary are as follows:

Sanctuary:

Inside the sanctuary there is a large room with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the center and an altar opposite. A smaller room to the right is traditionally considered to be the room where the Virgin Mary slept and rested.

Wishing Wall:

Outside the shrine is a kind of wishing wall where visitors tie their personal intentions with paper or cloth. Here you can make wishes, seek healing for the sick or make offerings.

Fountain:

Outside the shrine is a fountain or well, which some visitors believe has extraordinary fertility and healing powers. Here you can drink or bottle water.

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