Church of Mary

Religious Sites Selçuk İzmir

The Church of Mary (Turkish: Meryem Kilisesi) was an ancient Christian cathedral dedicated to the Theotokos ("Mother of God", i.e., the Virgin Mary), located in Ephesus (near present-day Selçuk in Tur...

Church of Mary - İzmir
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About Church of Mary

The Church of Mary (Turkish: Meryem Kilisesi) was an ancient Christian cathedral dedicated to the Theotokos ("Mother of God", i.e., the Virgin Mary), located in Ephesus (near present-day Selçuk in Turkey). It is also known as the Church of the Councils because two councils of importance to the history of Early Christianity (the Council of Ephesus and Second Council of Ephesus) are assumed to have been held within. The church is located in the south stoa of the Olympieion (Temple of Hadrian Olympios) next to the harbor of Ephesus.

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Location and Access

Church of Mary is located in Selçuk district, İzmir. Coordinates are 37.94494, 27.33920. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for İzmir.

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Church of Mary is located in Selçuk, İzmir. Coordinates: 37.94494, 27.33920.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in İzmir and visit Church of Mary with a professional tour guide.

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