A place of prayer
Above the ancient city, on Mount Bülbül near Selçuk, stands the sanctuary known as the House of Virgin Mary. Christian tradition associates this place with Mary’s final years. Its significance is carried through pilgrimage, devotion and the personal experiences of those who visit.
The nineteenth-century rediscovery
Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism describes a search undertaken in 1891, inspired by accounts attributed to a religious visionary. The remains identified during that search became the focus of a renewed pilgrimage tradition. This discovery story and the belief about Mary’s residence belong to different kinds of historical evidence.
An invitation to reflection
Today, the sanctuary welcomes visitors seeking prayer, silence and a connection to a place of memory. Approaching it respectfully means allowing time for contemplation and recognising the devotional meaning it holds for others.
