HistoryHidden gemArmenian Church
4.2Dhaka · Dhaka
A small 18th-century church in Armanitola, quiet and photogenic.
About
An early 20th-century mosque in Armanitola, decorated with mosaic stars of broken china tile.
Dhaka is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
PhotographySoloFamily
Things to do
- Hire a local guide for the backstory
- Visit the on-site museum or information board
- Combine with a nearby heritage site
Photos
Photo: Hiroki Ogawa, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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