Destination
Gagik Kilisesi
Gagik Church is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. Located on the upper plain of the Bostanlar Stream valley, according to the inscriptions uncovered during excavations, the structure was commissioned by King Gagik I; construction of the building, which began in 995, was completed in 1001. Kars Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism The church is set on a three-stepped platform and has four entrances.
Gagik Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Gagik Kilisesi sits within Kars merkez, Kars. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Kars, 38 of them in Kars merkez.
The nearest stop is Küçük Hamam, 160 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Gagik Kilisesi?
- Gagik Church is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. Located on the upper plain of the Bostanlar Stream valley, according to the inscriptions uncovered during excavations, the structure was commissioned by King Gagik I; construction of the building, which began in 995, was completed in 1001. Kars Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism The church is set on a three-stepped platform and has four entrances.
- Where is Gagik Kilisesi?
- Gagik Kilisesi is in Kars merkez, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit Gagik Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Gagik Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Gagik Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gagik Kilisesi; the closest are Küçük Hamam, Selçuklu Sarayı, Ateş Tapinağı / Ateşgede.