Oltu Kilisesi

Oltu Russian Church; It is located in the center of Oltu district, east of the city. It is known that after 1877-1878 Ottoman-Russian war, it was built by Russians between 1885-1890. Structure; It consists of rectangular spaces on both sides of the dome of the kiborion style supported by rectangular feet measuring 32x15 m. Long façades in the north and south are kept short. In the middle of the western façade are decorated, round arched, slightly outwarded entrance doors. These entrances were raised above the apse in the east and the plan of the cross was more prominent in the top cover.

It can be a beautiful historical building in the case of restoration, but the present state of things is slightly ruined and this makes it look a bit worse.

Restoration work is underway.

The Oltu Russian church is currently underway, and it is one of the places to be seen to be added to tourism when the restoration works are completed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The restoration of the Oltu Rus Church will certainly speed up tourism in Oltu. Restoration of the houses of Russian works in both Kars and Oltuda Sarıkamış increases the tourist influx to the region. This increases the arrival of tourists both from inside and outside the country. It definitely contributes to the good relations developed with Russia. Turkey and the Russian Federation should mutually work harder on this issue. Turkish-Islamic artifacts in Russia are also renovated and the cultural bond between the two countries increases, which is in the interest of both countries in every matter.

93 A church built by the Russians after the war dominated the region. Oltu is also known as the Russian Church. We went on Sunday, but couldn't enter the windows, etc. it is also possible to see from outside. The building is unfortunately in ruins at the moment. It's full of liquor bottles, and I'm sorry you don't smell urine. You can understand how it is. As soon as the restarosyandan tourism must be gained.

First of all, the reason I gave 1 star is its neglect. I think out loud; Since we cannot keep up with all historical buildings as a state. If we are trying to establish good relations with Russia. With their support, this church can be restored. They may even be allowed to use it actively. Or at least it can be prevented from being ruined, like the Russian buildings converted from a church in Kars into a mosque. Honestly, to your appreciation, I wish all historical buildings to be given importance. Oltu Russian Church is located in the east of the city in Oltu district center. It is known that the building, which does not have an inscription on it, was built by the Russians between 1885-1890 after the Ottoman-Russian War of 1877-1878.