Destination
Genç Kızlar Kilisesi
The Church of the Young Girls is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. It is also known as the Monastery of the Virgins or Surp Hripsime Church. The construction date and patron of the monastery, which was built on steep rocks near the valley floor on the northern slope of the Arpaçay at the farthest point of the Turkey-Armenia border, are unknown.
Genç Kızlar 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
Genç Kızlar 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 Aziz Prkich Kilisesi, 0 m. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Genç Kızlar Kilisesi?
- The Church of the Young Girls is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. It is also known as the Monastery of the Virgins or Surp Hripsime Church. The construction date and patron of the monastery, which was built on steep rocks near the valley floor on the northern slope of the Arpaçay at the farthest point of the Turkey-Armenia border, are unknown.
- Where is Genç Kızlar Kilisesi?
- Genç Kızlar Kilisesi is in Kars merkez, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit Genç Kızlar Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Genç Kızlar Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Genç Kızlar Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Genç Kızlar Kilisesi; the closest are Aziz Prkich Kilisesi, Abughamrents Kilisesi / Polatoğlu Kilisesi, Tigran Honents Kilisesi.