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Ayaklıalan Church
Asarcık, Samsun
A 19th-century church on a hill above the village of Ayaklıalan in Asarcık, its roof collapsed but colorful decoration still on its walls.
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Its story
The church stands on a hill dominating its surroundings in the middle of the village of Ayaklıalan. It is a square-plan building measuring about 10x10 meters and is estimated to have been built in the early 19th century. Over time it has been largely damaged both by natural conditions and by human hands; its roof has collapsed completely. Its outer walls, however, are standing and sound. The colors of painted decoration can still be made out in the apse and on the south wall. As one of the few tangible traces of Greek settlement in the area, it attracts photography enthusiasts.
Key facts
- Plan
- Square plan, about 10x10 m
- Period
- Early 19th century (estimated)
- Condition
- Ruined, roofless
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
41.00160, 36.36258
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://samsun.ktb.gov.tr/TR-227210/ayaklialan-kilisesi.html | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131526828