Destination
Tigran Honents Kilisesi
Tigran Honents Church 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 Painted Church or the Embroidered Church. Located on the upper plain of the Arpaçay River valley, according to the inscription on its eastern façade, the structure was commissioned by the merchant Tigran of the Honents family in 1215 and dedicated to Saint Krikor Lusavoriç.
Tigran Honents 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
Tigran Honents 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 Genç Kızlar Kilisesi, 0 m. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Tigran Honents Kilisesi?
- Tigran Honents Church 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 Painted Church or the Embroidered Church. Located on the upper plain of the Arpaçay River valley, according to the inscription on its eastern façade, the structure was commissioned by the merchant Tigran of the Honents family in 1215 and dedicated to Saint Krikor Lusavoriç.
- Where is Tigran Honents Kilisesi?
- Tigran Honents Kilisesi is in Kars merkez, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit Tigran Honents Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Tigran Honents Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tigran Honents Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tigran Honents Kilisesi; the closest are Genç Kızlar Kilisesi, Aziz Prkich Kilisesi, Abughamrents Kilisesi / Polatoğlu Kilisesi.