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Armenian Church

Quiet 1781 Armenian church hidden in Old Dhaka · Dhaka

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🗓️ Best timeNovember-February
⏱️ Time needed30-45 minutes
💰 CostUsually free entry
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📖 About this place

This church in Armanitola was built in the 18th century by Armenian merchants of Dhaka. Amid dense streets it offers a calm, tidy garden and old gravestones. It is relatively little known, so crowds are thin. It is a rewarding stop for history lovers.

🚌 How to go

From Sadarghat or Lalbagh a rickshaw takes 15-25 minutes for 50-100 BDT. You may need the caretaker's permission to enter.

🏨 Where to stay

Budget hotels in Old Dhaka cost 1,000-2,500 BDT.

🍽️ Food

Biryani and bakarkhani are available nearby.

📍 Nearby attractions

Star Mosque, Ahsan Manzil, Sadarghat

🛡️ Safety tips

The lanes are narrow, so visit by day and ask before photographing.

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