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Saint Peter Church, Protestant church in District 12, Tehran, Iran

Saint Peter Church displays brick and mortar construction with elements of nineteenth-century Qajar architecture across its exterior and interior sections.

American missionaries established this church in 1876 after receiving land from Naser al-Din Shah, marking Protestant presence in Tehran.

The church functions as a religious center for Armenian and Assyrian Protestants while accommodating Korean expatriates for their worship services.

Visitors can find the church at coordinates 35.691389, 51.415278 on Si-e-Tir Street, which connects to major transportation routes in Tehran.

The Iranian government designated this Protestant church as a National Heritage site in 2000, recognizing its architectural and historical importance.

Location: District 12

Official opening: 1876

Architectural style: Qajar architecture

Made from material: brick, mortar

GPS coordinates: 35.69167,51.41494

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03

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