Destination
St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi
St Bartholomeus Church in Albayrak Village, located in the Başkale district, is one of the rare Christian religious structures in the region. Although the exact construction date of St. Bartholomeus Church is not known; there are views that it was built in the 3rd century. The decorations on the walls of the church have preserved their originality to the present day.
St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi and 2 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Cultural routes
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:30 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi sits within Başkale, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 4 of them in Başkale.
The nearest stop is Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi, 14 km to the north. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi?
- St Bartholomeus Church in Albayrak Village, located in the Başkale district, is one of the rare Christian religious structures in the region. Although the exact construction date of St. Bartholomeus Church is not known; there are views that it was built in the 3rd century. The decorations on the walls of the church have preserved their originality to the present day.
- Where is St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi?
- St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi is in Başkale, Van.
- How long does it take to visit St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi; the closest are Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi, Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale.