Destination
İşhan Kilisesi
The İşhan Monastery, located within İşhan Village, consists of a church and a chapel. According to the manuscript dated 951, the church was commissioned by Priest Seba, the nephew and student of Priest Khandza (759-861), with the support and financial contribution of King Andernese. The construction of the monastery began in 955 during the time of Georgian King David and was completed in 1027 by the Bagratlı King Magistros.
İşhan Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Cultural routes
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
İşhan Kilisesi sits within Yusufeli, Artvin. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Artvin, 14 of them in Yusufeli.
The nearest stop is Rafting - Çoruh Nehri, 2.4 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is İşhan Kilisesi?
- The İşhan Monastery, located within İşhan Village, consists of a church and a chapel. According to the manuscript dated 951, the church was commissioned by Priest Seba, the nephew and student of Priest Khandza (759-861), with the support and financial contribution of King Andernese. The construction of the monastery began in 955 during the time of Georgian King David and was completed in 1027 by the Bagratlı King Magistros.
- Where is İşhan Kilisesi?
- İşhan Kilisesi is in Yusufeli, Artvin.
- How long does it take to visit İşhan Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for İşhan Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near İşhan Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İşhan Kilisesi; the closest are Rafting - Çoruh Nehri, Barhal Vadisi Yaban Hayati Geliştirme Sahası, Çoruh Vadisi Yaban Hayati Geliştirme Sahası.