Kuruköprü Monumental Church

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Kuruköprü Monumental Church, Greek Orthodox church in Adana, Turkey.

The stone structure exhibits traditional Greek Orthodox design elements, including a central dome and symmetrical bell towers rising above the main entrance.

Built in 1845 as Agios Nikolaos Greek Orthodox Church, the building served the local Greek community until their departure in the 1910s population exchange.

The building functioned as an Archaeological Museum from 1950 to 1972, followed by an Ethnography Museum from 1983, preserving regional artifacts and heritage.

Located at Ziyapaşa Boulevard 114 in Seyhan district, the church underwent restoration in 2015 to return it to its original ecclesiastical appearance.

The church name Kuruköprü translates to Old Bridge, connecting its location to the historical transportation routes of ancient Adana.

Location: Adana

Inception: 1845

GPS coordinates: 36.98972,35.32278

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:28

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