Destination

Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi

Kırkharman or Akpınar Church, located in Akpınar Village of Yağlıdere District, was registered by the Trabzon Cultural and Natural Heritage Preservation Board with decision no. 4739 dated 03.07.2003. The church was built on a three-aisled basilical plan. The ceiling of the structure is divided into three sections and was built in the form of a barrel vault with rubble stones. There are semicircular planned arches to strengthen the upper covering of the structure.

Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi and 6 places around it

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Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Kırkharman or Akpınar Church, located in Akpınar Village of Yağlıdere District, was registered by the Trabzon Cultural and Natural Heritage Preservation Board with decision no. 4739 dated 03.07.2003. The church was built on a three-aisled basilical plan. The ceiling of the structure is divided into three sections and was built in the form of a barrel vault with masonry stones. There are semicircular planned arches to strengthen the upper covering of the structure. There are four piers decorated with Ionic-style column capitals to carry the upper part of the structure. The church attracts attention due to its historical past and its location on the Silk Road.

Source: Giresun Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism

Places to Visit in Giresun Address: Kırkharman Yağlıdere/ Giresun

Last updated: 23 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi sits within Yağlıdere, Giresun. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Giresun, 4 of them in Yağlıdere.

The nearest stop is Çakrak Kilisesi Ve Köprüsü, 5.9 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi?
Kırkharman or Akpınar Church, located in Akpınar Village of Yağlıdere District, was registered by the Trabzon Cultural and Natural Heritage Preservation Board with decision no. 4739 dated 03.07.2003. The church was built on a three-aisled basilical plan. The ceiling of the structure is divided into three sections and was built in the form of a barrel vault with rubble stones. There are semicircular planned arches to strengthen the upper covering of the structure.
Where is Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi?
Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi is in Yağlıdere, Giresun.
How long does it take to visit Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi?
The suggested visit time for Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yağlidere Kırkharman Kilisesi; the closest are Çakrak Kilisesi Ve Köprüsü, Kümbet Yaylası, Bisiklet Safari.