Khakhuli Monastery
Haho Manastırı
A 10th-century Georgian monastery whose church is still used as a mosque, with unusually well-preserved stone carvings and frescoes.
Located in Bağbaşı village in Tortum District, the monastery was built at the end of the 10th century by David III, ruler of the Georgian region of Tao. The main church is well preserved and now serves as the village mosque. The entrance porch has fine relief carvings of an eagle and a lion, and the small chapel next to it retains remnants of frescoes. Road conditions are fair, so it is best to hire a car together with the Oshki Monastery. Respect local customs when entering prayer spaces.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Oshki Monastery
- Tortum Lake
- Tortum Waterfall
- Narman Fairy Chimneys
- Hasankale (Pasinler) Castle and Hot Springs
- Aziziye Bastion
- Erzurum Congress and National Struggle Museum
- Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai (Taşhan)