Historical Church in Hafik to Be Put Up for Sale

The historical church located in the Hafik district of Sivas, thought to have been built in the 19th century, will be sold by auction. The historical church previously put up for sale in the village of Göydün, affiliated with Hafik district of Sivas, will find its buyer through an auction. Surp Garabet Church, thought to have been built in the 19th century, has been used in various ways by the villagers over time. Also known as Tuzhisar Church, the historical building, owned by Hatice Akay, has been put up for sale for 16 million TL. The church, which has attracted interest from people abroad and famous artists, will be sold by auction. The auction will start at 5 million TL and will be increased by 100 thousand TL.

Famous Artists Interested in the Church

Real estate consultant Abdulvahap Yıldız, providing information about the church, said, “After putting the church up for sale, there was an extreme demand, but due to it being a historical structure that requires restoration, we plan to sell it through an auction. We have had many discussions through agents of people from abroad and famous artists. Some are still in the negotiation phase,” he said.

Yıldız emphasized the need for restoration of the church and stated, “Since this church has served as a place of worship for years, we want to hand over this building to someone who values it. We are striving to give it to someone who will appreciate its value, contribute to it, and truly restore it. The auction will be conducted in the presence of a notary and based on confidentiality. It will start at 5 million TL and bids will be in increments of 100 thousand TL. This place can also be used as a place of worship, but we truly want it to be in the hands of someone who will preserve this culture,” he added.