The House of the Virgin (Meryemana in Turkish) is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones and located in a nature park between Ephesus and Seljuk.It is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and is visited by many tourists and pilgrims.

People believing in the sanctity of the Virgin Mary come here and drink from the spring running under the house which is believed to have healing properties. A liturgical ceremony is held here every year on August 15, to commemorate Virgin Mary and her passage into heaven.