Destination

Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi

Surp Giragos Armenian Church, considered to be the largest church of the Armenian community in the Middle East, was built in the 16th century. It is stated that after Sen Teodaros Church was converted into a mosque in 1518, Surp Giragos Church was built within the cemetery belonging to the church. The church underwent an extensive restoration in 1722 by the metropolitan of the period, Bedros Vartabed.

Sur, Diyarbakır

Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • History
  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi sits within Sur, Diyarbakır. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Diyarbakır, 20 of them in Sur.

The nearest stop is Fatih Paşa (Kurşunlu) Camii, 190 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Diyarbakir – Mardin route passes 2.3 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Fatih Paşa (Kurşunlu) Camii190 m to the northwestHazreti Süleyman Cami480 m to the northŞeyh Mutahhar Camii490 m to the westAtatürk Müzesi500 m to the northHasan Paşa Hanı580 m to the northwestHazreti Süleyman Türbesi590 m to the north

Routes that pass close by

Diyarbakir – Mardin2.3 km

Frequently asked

What is Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi?
Surp Giragos Armenian Church, considered to be the largest church of the Armenian community in the Middle East, was built in the 16th century. It is stated that after Sen Teodaros Church was converted into a mosque in 1518, Surp Giragos Church was built within the cemetery belonging to the church. The church underwent an extensive restoration in 1722 by the metropolitan of the period, Bedros Vartabed.
Where is Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi?
Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi is in Sur, Diyarbakır.
How long does it take to visit Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi?
The suggested visit time for Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi; the closest are Fatih Paşa (Kurşunlu) Camii, Hazreti Süleyman Cami, Şeyh Mutahhar Camii.
Is Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Surp Giragos (Ermeni) Kilisesi lies 2.3 km from the Diyarbakir – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.