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Qara Kelissa is part of Armenian Monastic Ensembles in Iran registered as World Human Heritage by UNESCO. It's worth visiting Iran's Kara Kelisa (Black Church) during traveling to Iran.

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Qara Kelissa Location: 20 km away from Maku, Iran-Turkey border.This is part of Armenian Monastic Ensembles registered as an Iranian UNESCO site!

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Qara Kelissa View: General view of the 14-century Monastery from outside.You can order a tour to Iran to explore Iranian churches more!

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Kara Kelissa: The color explains itself why it is called black Church!Find more information about visiting Iran at out site: www.DestinationIran.com!

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Monastery’s Façade: Carved decorations on Qara Kelissa’s exterior!Explore Iran with Iran tour packages presented by Destination Iran!

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Monastery’s Carvings: Stone carvings decorate the buildings’ exterior.Find out more about Iran Tourist Attractions at DestinationIran.com!

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Kara Kelissa’s Exterior: Arches & stone carvings embelish the façade.Before you travel to Iran, read our Iran travel information!

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Black Church’s Cross: Carves cross around a window on the exterior’s wall.Learn more about traveling to Iran at Iran travel advice page of our website!

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Exterior Carvings: Floral patterns embellish Qara Kelissa’s façade. Read previous travelers’ comments at Iran travel testimonials at DestinationIran.com!

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Carvings & Inscriptions: Façade’s stone is carved within & below the arch.You are invited to visit Iran and see its wealth of cultural heritage for yourselves!

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Stone Carvings: Carvings inside the entrance arch of the church on stone.For more information about traveling to Iran, please check out our tours to Iran!

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Angeles’ Decorations: Angeles & Cherubs embellish around entrance arch.Learn more about Iranian architecture at DestinationIran.com!

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Inside Qara Kelissa: Stones are the main materials for building the church.Learn more about Iranian arts at our website: DestinationIran.com!

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Inside The Saint Thaddeus Monastery: In & around the alter of the church!Find out more about our Iran tourism services at DestinationIran.com!

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Alters’ Arches: The stone-made arches have built a robust praying corner.Learn about traveling to Iran before you plan a trip at DestinationIran.com!

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Armenian Inscription: Inscribed Armenian alphabet preserved well.You can order customized tours to Iran with us at DestinationIran.com!

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Ceiling Decoration: Stone-laid construction and 8-corner star of the ceiling.You can check out our tours to Iran at our website: DestinationIran.com!

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