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Küçük Ayvasıl Kilisesi

Küçük Ayvasıl Kilisesi

Museum· Ortahisar, Trabzon

Küçük Ayvasıl Kilisesi

StyleByzantine architecture

Küçük Ayvasıl Kilisesi is a museum in Ortahisar, Trabzon; The Church of Saint Anne, known in Turkish as Küçük Ayvasıl Kilisesi, is thought to be the oldest church in Trabzon, dating to the 6th or 7th century; it is a three-nave structure built of rubble stone.

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The Church of Saint Anne, known in Turkish as Küçük Ayvasıl Kilisesi, is thought to be the oldest church in Trabzon, dating to the 6th or 7th century; it is a three-nave structure built of rubble stone. Not in service for over a century, it was thoroughly restored in 2021-22, and with the whitewash removed all remaining frescoes have become visible again. The church is open to the public free of charge during daytime hours.

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  • Historic artifacts and collections distinctive to the region
  • Exhibits that reflect local culture

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