Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh

The only church in Maragheh, historical monuments and paintings

Address:
Gilaslug avnue, Emam Khomeini street, Maragheh, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Annual holidays:
9th and 10th of Moharram, 28 Safar, 21th of Ramazan , 25th of Shavval( these are dates on the lunar calender) 14th Kordad (solar calender)
Entrance fee(Iranian):
40.000 Rials
Intrance fee(Foreigners):
500.000 Rials
Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
  • Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
  • Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
  • Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
  • Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
  • Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
  • Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
About: Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh

Holy Howance church is one of the churches in east Azerbaijan province and it is located in Maraghe city. Holy Howance church is one of the catholic Armenian Church and its name has been adopted from name of one of Johannes who was called “Howance” in Armenian. This church is located inside Maraghe city and is the only church in this city.

General Specifications
Name
Surp Hovhannes Church, the only Church in Maragheh
Age
5th and 6th century
Restoration
The current building was built in 1840
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Office hours
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Nearest tourist attractions
Museum of Maragheh's Petroglyphs (Aghalar tomb), Ilkhanidmuseum of Maragheh
Access route
Address
Gilaslug avnue, Emam Khomeini street, Maragheh, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Network coverage
Surp Hovhannes Church, Maragheh
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