About Monastery of Saint Minas of Kes
The Monastery of Saint Minas is a former Armenian monastery in eastern Turkey which has been in use until the Armenian genocide. It's a dome-less basilica with columns (very common for Armenian churches constructed in the 19th century). Located at the western edge of Gezköy village of Erzurum province in Turkey now. The village of Gezköy (formerly known as "Kes") is about 9 km west of the centre of the city of Erzurum.
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Location and Access
Monastery of Saint Minas of Kes is located in Aziziye district, Erzurum. Coordinates are 39.92244, 41.18262. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Erzurum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Erzurum
- District Aziziye
- Category Religious Sites
- Period 1790
- Coordinates 39.92244, 41.18262
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