Kuruköprü Monumental Church ( tr, Kuruköprü Anıt Kilisesi), is the former Agios Nikolaos

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located in the Kuruköprü area of the city of

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. The church now serves as a historical site for touristic visits. Agios Nikolaos Greek Orthodox Church was built in 1845 by the Greek community of the city. It was in service until 1910s and was abandoned after the departure of the community in the

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. The church was converted into

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in 1950. After the move of the Archaeology Museum to a new location, the former church was occupied by the newly formed

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in 1983. The church is restored to its origin in 2015 and renamed Kuruköprü Monumental Church.

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