Virgin Mary’s House

Whatever happened to Virgin Mary after the death of Jesus Christ? The rest of her life remains a mystery, but is believed that John took Maria to Ephesus in the year 37 where se spent the last years of her life. The house is open for visitors and it has become an important pilgrim destination. If you are planning to visit the house, make sure to bring pen, paper and an empty bottle. Attach your paper to the wall and fill your empty bottle of water from the Fountain of the Virgin. Virgin Mary’s House lies 27 km north east of Kusadasi in the same direction as Ephesus.