Surp Takavor Armenian Church

Surp Takavor Church is an Armenian Apostolic church in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is thought to have been first built in the 17th century, but the earliest mention of the church is from 1722.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Orthodox
Description: Armenian church in Turkey
Also known as: “Surp Takavor Church” and “Surp Takavor Ermeni Kilisesi”
Address: Muvakkıthane Caddesi 44/1, Caferağa Mahallesi, İstanbul, Kadıköy, 34710

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cafer Ağa Mosque and Agia Efimia Greek Orthodox Church.

Cafer Ağa Mosque

Mosque

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Agia Efimia Greek Orthodox Church

Church

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Agia Efimia Greek Orthodox Church is situated 120 metres northeast of Surp Takavor Armenian Church.

Haldun Taner Stage

Theater building

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Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage is a theatre venue located in Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is owned by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and operated by its City Theatres division. Haldun Taner Stage is situated 240 metres north of Surp Takavor Armenian Church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kadıköy and Osmanağa.

Kadıköy

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Kadıköy is the Asia-side district of Istanbul closest to the Old City Europe-side, 2 km away across the Bosphorus. Travellers between continents therefore transferred here.