
Ani Cathedral
Ani Cathedral
Cappadocia, Turkey
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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**★★★★★ Hsyn Shn — 11 months ago
A wonderful architectural building which is the best in the ancient city of Ani. It is under renovation and forbidden to get inside these days. It is in danger of collapse and support is made from each sides.
**★★★★★ Emrah — 2 years ago
It was built in 989 by the architect Trdat, who repaired the dome of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The building, whose dome collapsed in the earthquake that occurred in 1319 and became disused, was also damaged in the 1832 earthquake. After the earthquake in 1988, the building fell into complete ruin. The cathedral was converted into a mosque after Sultan Alparslan conquered Ani in 1064 and the first Conquest prayer was performed. For this reason, it is also called Fethiye mosque. We did not have th
**★★★★★ JR Suarez — 3 years ago
Very impressive building. At the moment the building is covered in scaffolding. Its construction was completed in the early 11th century. Sadly the building seems quite neglected.
**★★★★★ Robert Cooke — 8 years ago
The most impressive building on the whole complex. It's still pretty in tact although the roof collapsed a few decades ago. Inside there are birds everywhere and it is feels super atmospheric when your on your own look I was. Ah obvious must see inside Ani.
**★☆☆☆☆ Nick Cheek — 6 months ago
Truly upsetting that the Country has decided to shame themselves by defacing this beautiful Cathedral, I wish I could've visited before it lost it's glory.










