Post office building of Turkey’s Mardin built by Armenian architect to turn into hotel

The building of the 7th postal division of the Turkish Mardin town built by Armenian architect is being reconstructed, Agos reports.

After reconstruction Armenian architect Sargis Lole’s building will turn into a hotel.

The 125-year-old building is being renovated by the Supreme School of Tourism and Hotels.

The building was built in 1890 and served as a post office. In 2011 it was considered the 7th out of ten most picturesque post offices in the world.

The supreme school has rented the building for ten years and aims to attract tourists to Mardin.