Faith / Church
Fevkani Church
Nizip, Gaziantep
A historic church in Nizip's Fevkani neighborhood, dated to the 12th century and restored thanks to a residents' petition campaign.
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Its story
The church in the Fevkani neighborhood, within the old settlement fabric of Nizip, is thought to have been built in the 12th century. Converted into a mosque in the 1800s, the building fell out of use when the Şıhlar Mosque opened in 1888 and the Molla Ahmet Mosque in 1904. In 2010, when converting the building into a mosque again was proposed, it was restored by the Gaziantep Regional Directorate of Foundations as a result of a petition campaign started by the people of the district. It is a short but interesting stop for those passing through Nizip on a visit to Zeugma.
Key facts
- Period
- 12th century (estimated)
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Fevkani neighborhood, central Nizip
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.01180, 37.78730
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fevkani_Kilisesi | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61076446