Destination
Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri
The Monastery of the Nuns 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 Saint Hovhannes Church, Zak’aria Church and Kız Kalesi. The founder and construction date of the structure, which is located on a promontory surrounded by steep cliffs where the Arpaçay and Bostanlar Stream meet and was built at the starting point of the caravan route reaching Ani, are unknown.
Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri 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
Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri sits within Kars merkez, Kars. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Kars, 38 of them in Kars merkez.
The nearest stop is Selçuklu Kervansarayı, 270 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri?
- The Monastery of the Nuns 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 Saint Hovhannes Church, Zak’aria Church and Kız Kalesi. The founder and construction date of the structure, which is located on a promontory surrounded by steep cliffs where the Arpaçay and Bostanlar Stream meet and was built at the starting point of the caravan route reaching Ani, are unknown.
- Where is Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri?
- Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri is in Kars merkez, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri?
- The suggested visit time for Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rahibeler Manastiri/ Kızlar Manastiri; the closest are Selçuklu Kervansarayı, Büyük Katedral (Fethiye Camii), Divin Kapisi Kaya Mescidi.