Locals' Insights
Locals' Tips
Adaland
Our Locals' Tip Buy your tickets online from the official website to avoid the queues.
Ephesus Ancient Site
Our Locals' Tip The Virgin Mary's house is nearby and roughly a twenty minute drive up into the mountains of Selcuk. A lot of the artefacts from Ephesus are also located in the museum in Selcuk town center
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Feast of Assumption at House of Virgin Mary
15 Aug
Exhibition
A ceremony to mark the Feast of Assumption is held every year at the house of Virgin Mary in Selcuk, Kusadasi on August the 15th. It is possible to reach the venue by public transport however it will be easier to hire a car or use a local guide. The event marks the accession of her body into heaven and the house of the Virgin Mary is considered by many... more »
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