Bethlehem Church of Isfahan

Bethlehem Church of Isfahan: a gem among Jolfa churchesBethlehem Church in Isfahan is one of the most beautiful and famous churches in Isfahan. This church, which is located in the Jolfa region, is world famous for its wall paintings and beautiful interior decorations.History of Bethlehem Church in Isfahan:Bethlehem Church was built in 1628 AD (1007 AD) by Khwaja Petres Valima and with the financial assistance of Jolfa Armenians.This church has been renovated several times throughout its history.Architecture of Bethlehem Church in Isfahan:Bethlehem Church is built on two floors with an area of about 700 square meters.The exterior of this church is simple and has no special decorations.But the interior of Bethlehem Church is very beautiful and decorated.The walls and ceiling of this church are decorated with beautiful murals of religious scenes and stories from the Bible.Plastering, mirroring and tiling are also used in the interior of this church.Different parts of Bethlehem Church in Isfahan:Yard: The yard of Bethlehem Church is a pleasant and relaxing space, in the middle of which there is a large pond.Dome: The dome of Bethlehem Church is the largest dome among Jolfa churches.Porches: Bethlehem Church has several porches, the most beautiful of which is the northern porch.Minarets: Bethlehem Church has two minarets located on both sides of the north porch.Altar: The altar of Bethlehem Church is located in the eastern part of the church and is decorated with beautiful paintings.Museum: There is a museum in the grounds of the Bethlehem Church, where religious items and accessories related to Armenians are exhibited.

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