Must Visited Pilgrimage Sites of Turkey

Must Visited Pilgrimage Sites of Turkey

Turkey is a geographically perfect country with many European, African, and Asian elements
in its architecture. In the shape of temples, churches, mosques, Grecian, Christian, and
Muslim styles can be found throughout Turkey.

Below is the list of some pilgrimage sites of Turkey,

The House of the Virgin: Both Muslims and Christians are afraid of this place, which is said
to have healing powers. It is situated in a nature park between Ephesus and Seljuk and is
operated by Lazarist Fathers. The house is decorated with an altar, Mary pictures, and
candles. You will attend the widespread Assumption of Mary into Heaven mass on August
15th if you visit in August.

Saint Polycarp Church: was restored in 1620 and is one of Izmir's oldest churches. According
to legend, Bishop Polycarp survived the Romans' attempt to burn him at stake. They had no
choice but to stab him to death. This is also known as one of Revelation's Seven Churches.

The Church of the Holy Cross: is a destroyed Armenian cathedral in East Anatolia,
constructed in red tufa stone and encircled by stunning Biblical friezes on the exterior and
the inside. King Gagik founded it between 915 and 921 and established a complex that
included a monastery, palace, gardens, and streets. In 2005, the Turkish government rebuilt
the cathedral, which is the only remaining structure.

Altar of Zeus: While only the foundations of this altar survive at Bergama, they suffice to
convey the magnitude of this great homage to the Greek Gods' Leader. The Turkish

government is attempting to reclaim the coveted altar from the Pergamum Museum in
Berlin to complete the foundation.

Blue Mosque: The most striking characteristic of Sultan Ahmet I's Blue Mosque, built from
1609 to 1616, is its six minarets, which are the most prominent in Istanbul's skyline. The
stepped domes that descend one after the other from the central dome are also
noteworthy. The mosque's high ceiling is adorned with 20,000 blue tiles, which gave the
mosque its name.

Eyup Sultan Mosque: Founded by Mehmut the Conqueror in memory of Halid bin Zeyd Ebu
Eyup, revered as Eyup Sultan, it is one of the holiest sites in the Islamic World and one of
Istanbul's holiest mosques. To preserve cohesion within the empire, the Ottomans
performed the Girding of the Sword ceremony here.

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