🕍 Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum – Ayvalık’s First Church Renewed

📍 Address: Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Cd. 11 Sk., İsmetpaşa Mahallesi, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye 🕒 Opening Hours: • Apr 1 – Oct 20: Tue–Sun 10:00–19:00; • Oct 21 – Mar 31: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:30; closed Mondays; last admission 30 min before closing 🎟 Entry Fee: • Adults: TL 12.50 (~€0.35); free for under‑18s, some students, and seniors 🌟 Why Visit? • Historical Layers: Originally a small 15th-century Orthodox church, expanded in 1753 and redesigned in 1844 in neo-classical basilica style. • Rich Interiors: Experience marble-look secco frescoes, a spiral staircase to the pulpit, ornate marble iconostasis with gold details, and a “U”-shaped upper gallery once reserved for women. • Resilience & Revival: After serving as a warehouse since 1927, it was restored in 2012 and reopened in 2013 as a museum under Balıkesir Kuva-yi Milliye Museum Directorate. • Eclectic Collection: Today, it houses a mix of historical remnants and local exhibits; travelers appreciate its charm, history, and modest admission price. ✅ Visitor Tips • Plan 45–60 minutes to take in architecture, pulpit, iconostasis, and upstairs gallery. • Photography allowed (no flash preferred). • Combine with a stroll through Ayvalık’s Old Town for cafés and historical ambiance. • Best visited weekdays, for a quieter experience . #历史古迹 #historicallandmarks #localguides #trip #博物馆