General Information About Amasra Chapel / Small Church / Art Gallery
It is an old Chapel (small church) in Amasra İçkale. 15th century The chapel, which was converted into a mosque in 1930, was closed to worship in 1930. It was restored by Amasra Museum in 2002 and opened to service as "Culture and Art House".
History of the Chapel
9th century Special patterns were also used on the windowsills of the Chapel, which was built with a very careful brick-stone masonry system, 11 X 7 m. in size. In the Ambon Vault " Hz. The Ascension of Jesus” is depicted. Besides, other parts of Narthex and Ambon are decorated with colorful and religious murals (fresco). However, the frescoes have been damaged over time.
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It is a must-see in Amasra, but it was planned as an art gallery. There was an art exhibition when we came 4 years ago, it is empty now, I hope it regains its former active state.