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Ayvalık–Cunda · Place 2 · 11M
Taxiarchis Memorial Museum
A memorial museum in central Ayvalık preserving the decorated interior of a former church.
Suggested time45 min
Elevation & effort11 m · Level walk
Best windowMorning, after walking through the bazaar.
Walking noteShort walk; read the access note.
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk from the bazaar to the streets behind Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Caddesi.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The building opened as a ministry-run memorial museum in 2013. It is distinct from its namesake on Cunda; the focus here is the church architecture and decoration.
Why visit
To examine the historic church’s wooden gallery and decorated interior in the town centre.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Check the gallery’s photography rules when entering.
