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SaglIk Sokak No: 1, Mardin, TurkeyMap
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  • worldnomad_01
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    An interesting church...

    Kirklar Kiliesesi means the Church of 40 Martyrs and it is a Syriac Orthodox Church originally built in 1569 and subsequently renovated several times. The church was almost empty at the time of our ...

    Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022
  • BrakiWorldTraveler
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    Hard to find it open

    This is an old, still functioning (at least they say so) Syrian Orthodox Church dating back to 4 century. However, during our 2 days in Mardin we tried three times to visit it but it was closed.

    Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
  • EdinKrnic
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    Very nice

    I spent 7 days in Mardin in the hotel opposite of Kirklar church but I couldn’t see nothing inside because the corona pandemic.

    Reviewed on Dec 2, 2020
  • apricot44
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    syriac pearl

    Forty Martyrs(Mor Behnam) Church- Syriac Ancients (Kadim) Orthodox Church Mor Behnam (Kırklar Kilisesi) church is one of the most significant historical sites in the old part of Mardin. It is loc...

    Reviewed on May 8, 2020
  • Gerard B
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    Oasis of calm beauty

    This 4th century church, beautifully restored and kept by the Syriac Orthodox community, is a wonderful example of its type. It is indeed an oasis of calm and beauty still serving its community. Highl...

    Reviewed on Feb 22, 2020
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