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Basilica of İznik

Basilica of İznik

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December 11, 2025

The Basilica of İznik consists of submerged remains of an early Christian-era church with a basilical plan, located approximately 50 metres offshore and at a depth of 2–3 metres within the boundaries of Selçuk neighbourhood, İznik district, Bursa Province, beside İznik Lake. The structure lies just outside the lake-facing section of the ancient walls surrounding the city of Nicaea, situated in the transitional zone between the city’s land walls and the lakeshore, aligned parallel to the coastlin

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Melike Sude Nar

Melike Sude Nar

Basilica of Iznik

Basilica of Iznik

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July 21, 2026

The İznik Basilica, is a submerged early Christian church of basilican plan, preserved underwater approximately 50 metres from the shore of Lake İznik and at a depth of 2–3 metres, within the boundaries of Selçuk neighbourhood, İznik district, Bursa Province. The structure lies just outside the lake-facing section of the ancient city walls of Nicaea, situated in the transitional zone between the city’s land walls and the lakeshore, aligned parallel to the shoreline. This positioning reveals that

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Melike Sude Nar

Melike Sude Nar

Menemen Surp Sarkis Armenian Church

Menemen Surp Sarkis Armenian Church

(393 words)
June 30, 2026

Surp Sarkis Armenian Church is a three-nave basilica located in the Menemen district of İzmir, constructed in the 19th century and used for religious activities until 1922.【1】 Location and History The building is situated on the eastern slopes of Değirmen Dağ within the boundaries of today’s Zafer Mahallesi. The area was known as Armenian Mahallesi until 1924. The exact construction date of the church cannot be determined due to the absence of an inscription on the structure; however, its archit

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Gözde Cabadak

Gözde Cabadak

Church of Aya Baniya (Aya Payana)

Church of Aya Baniya (Aya Payana)

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April 7, 2026

The structure located in the Turan Neighborhood of Isparta is believed to have been constructed in the 1750s and is an Orthodox church. Although dated to the Late Ottoman period the building has entrance doors on its north west and east sides. History The structure is generally accepted to have been built in the middle of the 18th century around the 1750s.【1】 It functioned as an Orthodox church during the Late Ottoman period. Although dated to the 18th century its architectural plan continues th

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Özlem Çetin

Özlem Çetin

Konaklı Greek ChurchKo

Konaklı Greek Church

(510 words)
December 4, 2025

The Konaklı Greek Church is a three-aisle basilica-style structure built in 1844 in the village of Konaklı (formerly Misti), under the central district of Niğde. Constructed using volcanic basalt and cut stone, the church is notable for its stone decorations, frescoes, and original architecture. History The building was constructed during the Ottoman period of the 19th century to serve the Greek Orthodox community living in the region. According to inscriptions on the structure, its construction

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Meltem Saraç

Meltem Saraç

Church of Hançerli

Church of Hançerli

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December 4, 2025

The Hançerli Church is located approximately six kilometers northwest of the center of Niğde province, within the boundaries of Hançerli Village (formerly known as Dermeson). It is one of the religious architectural examples dating back to the early Christian period in the region. The exact construction date of the building is unknown, as its inscriptions have not survived; however, based on its plan features and architectural details, it is believed to belong to the early Byzantine period. The

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Meltem Saraç

Meltem Saraç

Aşağı Kayabaşı-Begüm Camii

Aşağı Kayabaşı-Begüm Camii

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December 4, 2025

The Aşağı Kayabaşı - Begüm Camii, located in the Aşağı Kayabaşı Neighborhood of Niğde city center, was originally constructed in the 19th century as a church by the Rum Orthodox community. According to the inscription above the entrance door, it was built between 1835 and 1841. Architecturally, the structure follows a three-aisle basilica plan and was built using characteristic materials of the period such as cut basalt stone and yellow trachyte stone. Over time, its function changed and it bega

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Meltem Saraç

Meltem Saraç

La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia

(725 words)
December 1, 2025

La Sagrada Familia is a basilica located in the city of Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí, one of the pioneers of modern architecture. Construction began in 1882, and after Gaudí took over the project in 1883, the architectural plans were significantly altered, making it the most important work of his life. Gaudí died on 10 June 1926 following a tram accident, and the basilica remained unfinished. Today, construction continues through donations and entrance fees, with completion projected for

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Miray GÜR

Miray GÜR

Armenian Church (Niğde)Ar

Armenian Church (Niğde)

(467 words)
December 4, 2025

The Armenian Church is located in the center of Niğde, within the boundaries of Eski Saray Neighborhood. Although commonly known as the "Armenian Church," some sources indicate that after the renovation of the H. Theodoros Monastery, it was also referred to as "H. Stephanos." For many years, the building lost its functional purpose and was used as a municipal storage facility. This condition led to the deterioration of its architectural and artistic elements. Today, the structure remains unused

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Meltem Saraç

Meltem Saraç

Madenşehir Archaeological Site

Madenşehir Archaeological Site

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July 18, 2026

Madenşehir Örenyeri is located approximately 37 km north of the city center of Karaman, on the slopes of Karadağ, within and around the village of Madenşehir. The site is one of the historical settlements developed on the volcanic terrain of Karadağ. The settlement consists of clusters of historical structures concentrated around the village of Madenşehir, Yukarı Ören, and Değle. Karadağ, with its highest point at Mahalaç Tepe standing at 2,288 meters, dominates the region’s topography. The sett

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Berna Çamur

Berna Çamur