Panaya Church

Balıkesir Panaya Church is a church in the Panaya Village of Ayvalık District of Balıkesir in the west of Turkey and is considered one of the most important buildings of the Middle Ages. The church is considered the main church of the state of Frigia, built by the Byzantine Empire in 996. The church is a 4 thousand -year -old historical travel place and is famous as an important venue that tourists have visited again and again. It was built in 996 by the Byzantine Empire as the main church of the state of Frigia. The front facades of the church have a columned plan and have been extremely robust until recently. Geometric patterned cage strips were used in the church and decorated with walls, sculptures and frescoes surrounding them. The church is also equipped with walls with two domes and churches on the back. The mosaics attract the visitor who is praised for the wonder of chameleon's intrigues and the wonders of cut stones. In addition, outside the church, 4 walls around and around the historic castle in the surrounding area also creates a pleasant appearance. For centuries, Balıkesir Panaya Church has been home to tourists who want to have a great day with the high cultural understanding of Panaya Village, one of the best centers of the hot history and the high centers of Turkey.

b. Since the historical Balıkesir Panaya Church is an easily accessible place from Balıkesir, the capital of many tourists every year, it is easily accessible from the historical Ayvalık District, and romantic trip couples choose the place for a few special moments.

c. The church is also home to archaeological areas such as historical palaces, castles and ruins. Tourists can visit this perfect historical place to watch live music concerts, photo rides and wonderful views.

d. The charm of each visitor is that he feels a mysterious atmosphere when making discoveries from the remains and cut stones in the church. It is visited by thousands of curious every year because it offers the possibilities of traveling to the past, perhaps hidden in the interior of the church. It is considered one of the most important travel places of today's tourists as heritage. Balıkesir Panaya Church, which is an ideal place to see archaeological discoveries, is met with a sincere welcome of many Turkish and foreign tourists, and the visitors flocked with the desire to penetrate the depths of knowledge and history.