Cathedral of Mren

Religious Sites Digor Kars

The Cathedral of Mren (Armenian: Մրենի տաճար) is a 7th-century Armenian church in an abandoned medieval town site called Mren. It is located in the Kars region of Turkey, near the border with Armenia,...

Cathedral of Mren - Kars
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About Cathedral of Mren

The Cathedral of Mren (Armenian: Մրենի տաճար) is a 7th-century Armenian church in an abandoned medieval town site called Mren. It is located in the Kars region of Turkey, near the border with Armenia, about 1.5 km west of the Akhurian River.

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Location and Access

Cathedral of Mren is located in Digor district, Kars. Coordinates are 40.24213, 43.66295. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Kars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cathedral of Mren is located in Digor, Kars. Coordinates: 40.24213, 43.66295.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Kars and visit Cathedral of Mren with a professional tour guide.

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