Cathedral of Kars, Cathedral and mosque in Kars Province, Turkey.
The stone structure features a central square plan with four apses radiating outward and a circular dome supported by twelve arches.
King Abas I of Armenia constructed this religious building in 930 as a cathedral, which later became a mosque after the Seljuk conquest in 1064.
The twelve stone figures of apostles carved into the spandrels of the dome reflect the building's original function as a Christian place of worship.
Visitors can access the building through three entrances located on the western, southern, and northern sides of the structure.
The religious structure transformed multiple times between cathedral, mosque, and museum, reflecting the changes in political control of Kars Province.
Location: Kars Province
Founders: Abas I of Armenia
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.61122,43.09137
Latest update: May 20, 2025 01:25
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