Destination
Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi)
It is located in Şanlıurfa Nimetullah Mahallesi, Ellisekiz Meydanı area. The Church, built in 1861, bears the names of two apostles of Jesus Christ, as it was built in their memory. It was used as a church and madrasa until the Syriacs of Urfa migrated to Haleb in 1924.
Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi) and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:30 minutes
It is located in Şanlıurfa Nimetullah Mahallesi, in the Ellisekiz Meydanı area. The Church, built in 1861, bears the names of two apostles of Jesus, as it was built in their memory. It was used as a church and madrasa until the Syriacs of Urfa migrated to Haleb in 1924.
The church and the structures around it were restored by the Şanlıurfa Governorship between 1998 and 2010 and serve under the name “Vali Kemalettin Gazezoğlu Kültür Merkezi”.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi) sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.
The nearest stop is Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii, 40 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 11 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi)?
- It is located in Şanlıurfa Nimetullah Mahallesi, Ellisekiz Meydanı area. The Church, built in 1861, bears the names of two apostles of Jesus Christ, as it was built in their memory. It was used as a church and madrasa until the Syriacs of Urfa migrated to Haleb in 1924.
- Where is Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi)?
- Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi) is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi)?
- The suggested visit time for Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi) is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi)?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi); the closest are Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii, Hacı YadigÂr Cami, Yeni Ömeriye Cami.
- Is Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi) on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi) lies 11 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.