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A holy shrine to the supposed death place of St. Mary, the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus is a standing testament to the home of the beloved mother of Jesus. Many believe that the house was indeed the place where she spent her final days, and ... 

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Turkish Carpets

December 2012

Amy C
Canada

We had lunch and a tour of the local carpet coop, where the carpets are made (they have their own silkworms). If you want to buy a carpet, this is the best place with the best prices and you know they are handmade.

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Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

Ephesus Cats

December 2012

Amy C
Canada

A lot of cats at Ephesus, especially on the mosaics. I think they work for the Ministry of Tourism.

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Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

Ephesus Road in to Theatre

December 2012

Amy C
Canada

This is the road from one of the gates looking back toward the Theatre.

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Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

Ephesus Board Games

December 2012

Amy C
Canada

Our tour guide showing us a backgammon board at Ephesus.

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Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

House of the Virgin Mary

December 2012

Amy C
Canada

The House of the Virgin Mary at Ephesus.

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Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

Amphitheater in Ephesus

December 2012

Impressive and well-preserved/restored amphitheater.

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Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

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April 2012

The modern-day inhabitants of Epehsus know how to pose for a charming picutre.

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Ephesus and St. Mary's House Day Trip from Izmir

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