Grotto of the Seven Sleepers

About Grotto of the Seven Sleepers

Grotto of the Seven Sleepers lies on the slopes of Ephesus and is tied to a legend found in both Christian and Islamic traditions.

Among the major locations associated with the story of Seven Sleepers, one can mention Grotto of the Seven Sleepers in Turkey. The location is not too far from Ephesus.

According to the tale, seven young men hid here to escape persecution and miraculously awoke centuries later. The cave, surrounded by ancient tombs and ruins of a church, became a pilgrimage site.

Considering the grotto to be a location having both historical and spiritual values, it is also revered in Christianity and Islam.

Come and meditate on its legendary past and discover its ancient cave.