Destination
Katedral / Fethiye Camii
The Cathedral is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. It is located in the south of the city, on the upper plain of the Arpaçay valley. It was commissioned in 1001 by Katrenide, the wife of Bagratid King Gagik I. Its architect is Tridat, who also repaired the domes of İstanbul Ayasofya Camisi. The structure was converted into a mosque with the conquest of 1064 by Great Seljuk Sultan Alparslan, and the Sultan performed the first Friday prayer here.
Katedral / Fethiye Camii 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
Katedral / Fethiye Camii sits within Kars merkez, Kars. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Kars, 38 of them in Kars merkez.
The nearest stop is Anı Şehir Surlari, 120 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Katedral / Fethiye Camii?
- The Cathedral is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. It is located in the south of the city, on the upper plain of the Arpaçay valley. It was commissioned in 1001 by Katrenide, the wife of Bagratid King Gagik I. Its architect is Tridat, who also repaired the domes of İstanbul Ayasofya Camisi. The structure was converted into a mosque with the conquest of 1064 by Great Seljuk Sultan Alparslan, and the Sultan performed the first Friday prayer here.
- Where is Katedral / Fethiye Camii?
- Katedral / Fethiye Camii is in Kars merkez, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit Katedral / Fethiye Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Katedral / Fethiye Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Katedral / Fethiye Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Katedral / Fethiye Camii; the closest are Anı Şehir Surlari, İÇ Kale, Ateş Tapinağı / Ateşgede.