Destination
Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi
It has a central dome and a four-leaf clover plan. In the church, whose eastern and western arms were made longer, the central space is covered with a ribbed dome formed by the intersection of two opposing pairs of arches. The dome is reflected on the exterior with a rather high drum in the form of a square with chamfered corners. The arms of the church are semicircular in plan on the inside, and the eastern apse roundel and the western arm were made longer. A pointed-arch door was opened in the middle of the western arm.
Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi and 2 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
Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi sits within Başkale, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 4 of them in Başkale.
The nearest stop is St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi, 14 km to the south. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi?
- It has a central dome and a four-leaf clover plan. In the church, whose eastern and western arms were made longer, the central space is covered with a ribbed dome formed by the intersection of two opposing pairs of arches. The dome is reflected on the exterior with a rather high drum in the form of a square with chamfered corners. The arms of the church are semicircular in plan on the inside, and the eastern apse roundel and the western arm were made longer. A pointed-arch door was opened in the middle of the western arm.
- Where is Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi?
- Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi is in Başkale, Van.
- How long does it take to visit Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yanal (soradir) Kilisesi; the closest are St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi, Kizil Minareli Cami.