EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY AND SIRINCE&MARYMANA TOUR
The capital of the ancient city of Anatolia, Ephesus, is an extremely magnificent metropolis. This mega ancient city, whose unique architectural monuments have stood for thousands of years, has been included in the World Heritage List in . It is based on the mother goddess of Anatolia (Kybele). The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, also increases the importance of Ephesus.
Both Political and Trade Center
Ephesus, starting from prehistoric times, was always inhabited and a political and commercial center during the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine (Eastern Roman), principalities and Ottoman periods. Ephesus played an important role in science and culture. Throughout its history dating back to 7000, it was the most important metropolis of the ancient world in art and art. It was an important gateway and port city between the East and the West (Asia and Europe). It continued to develop without losing its position.
The excavation history of the ancient city, which hosts an average of 1.5 million visitors, is approaching 125 years per year. Ephesus, which has not yet been fully revealed, continues to add new dimensions to Anatolian archaeology.
The House of the Virgin Mary
The House of the Virgin Mary is located on Mount Bulbul, 9 km from Selçuk. It is known to be John. He brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus 4 or 6 years after the death of Jesus. In 1891, Lazarist priests discovered that the house was where the house was located upon the dream of the German nun A. Katherina Emerich. It was at the end of this research that the Virgin Mary spent her last days. This event shed light on the world of invention and religion in the new Christian world. This structure was planned crosswise and later restored. The house is considered sacred by Muslims. After the visit of Pope Paul VI in 1967, the ceremonies are held every year on August 15th. and these rituals attract great attention.