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Tour Detail
TRAVEL POINTS
⦁ ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS
⦁ VIRGIN MARY
⦁ ST. JOHN CHURCH
⦁ ISA BEY MOSQUE
TOUR START TIME: 09:00
TOUR END TIME: 19:00
INCLUDES
CAR + DRIVER + PARKING
EXTRAS
MUSEUM AND SITE ENTRANCES
FOOD AND DRINKS
GUIDE
VEHICLE OPTIONS
SEDAN: 1-3 PERSONS
MINIVAN: 1-6 PERSONS
MINIBUS: 1-18 PERSONS
MIDIBUS: 1-31 PERSONS
BUS: 1-54 PERSONS
Tour Program
St. John (St. Jean), who is considered one of the most important figures in Christianity, was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. It is believed that St. John, also known as "Saint John," wrote the "Gospel of John" in Ephesus. The basilica built over St. John's tomb is one of the most significant witnesses of early Christianity.
After the crucifixion of Jesus, it is rumored that his beloved apostle, St. John, found it unsafe for Mary to stay in Jerusalem and brought her to Ephesus. It is thought that Mary lived on Mount Bulbul until the age of 101 and died there; it is also believed that St. John buried Mary in a place on this mountain known only to him.
The Isa Bey Mosque is one of the oldest and most magnificent works of Turkish architectural history, dating back to the period of Anatolian Principalities. In the 19th century, it was also used as a caravanserai.
The mosque was built with an asymmetrical plan and has two entrance doors located on the western and eastern sides, positioned on a slope. The western door is decorated with inscriptions and geometric shapes. The walls on the western side are covered with marble, while the other facades are made of hewn stone. The facade, window edges, and the drum of both domes are adorned with Seljuk tiles. Google Earth-based precise Qibla measurement applications have shown that the Qibla of this mosque is 46 degrees off.[1]
Of the two minarets that rise above the eastern and western doors of the mosque, one has completely collapsed, while the upper part of the other has crumbled during earthquakes that occurred in the mid-16th century. The roofs of the mosque were also destroyed in the same earthquakes. In 1975, restoration works conducted by the then Selçuk Mufti Abdullah Arılık repaired the roof and walls, and the mosque was reopened for worship.
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What to bring with you?
- Having comfortable shoes on during the trip makes your walks more enjoyable.
-You can choose themed outfits for beautiful photos.
-Having sunglasses and a hat can help protect you from the sun, making your trip more enjoyable.
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