Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection

Armanitola takes its name from the Armenian traders who settled in Dhaka in the Mughal era. Their church, completed in 1781, stands in a walled compound with old gravestones inscribed in Armenian and English. The whitewashed building and bell tower feel far removed from the busy lanes outside. A caretaker usually opens the gate for respectful visitors.

How to get there

Walk from Star Mosque in Armanitola; the church is a few lanes away.

Good to know

Knock at the gate and ask politely; a small donation is appreciated.

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