West Azarbaijan Province

Religious landmarks in West Azarbaijan Province

Historic Churches & Monasteries

West Azerbaijan Province preserves a significant collection of ancient Christian architecture, reflecting the region's historical Armenian and Assyrian heritage. This selection includes the UNESCO-listed Saint Thaddeus Monastery, renowned for its elaborate stone reliefs, and the Chapel of Dzordzor, a 14th-century structure relocated to avoid submersion. The list also features the Mart Maryam (Naneh Maryam) Church in Urmia, one of the world's oldest Christian sites, characterized by its austere Sassanid-style masonry and lack of interior icons.

Historic Churches & Monasteries — Map

Nicola e Pina in Iran 2008 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Saint Thaddeus Monastery

The Monastery of Saint Thaddeus The "Holy Tadeosi Cathedral " is an ancient Armenian monastery in the mountainous area of West Iran, in…

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کلیسا ننه مریم

An ancient Assyrian church in Urmia, traditionally believed to have been founded by the Magi. The building features simple stone architecture and a minimalist interior without icons, reflecting the early traditions of the Assyrian Church of the East.

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Naneh Maryam Church

St. Mary Church is an ancient Assyrian church located in the city of Urmia, West Azerbaijan province, Iran.

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St. George Church

The Church of Saint George is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic church in Haftvan, Salmas County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran.

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Chapel of Dzordzor

A 14th-century Armenian chapel and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cruciform building was famously dismantled and moved 600 meters to higher ground in 1988 to protect it from the rising waters of the Baron Dam.

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