the architect Sinan. Badly damaged by earthquake in 1914, it was renovated afterwards. Most of the churches have been destroyed, only a few remain, especially the Aya Payana Church (Turkish: Aya Baniya Kilisesi); a Greek-Orthodox church from 1750. In a state of ruin since 1923, the roof was re-covered in 1999. Another renovation is planned but has not yet been carried out (as of 2022) The city also has a museum. Other sights include: Notable people Zeki Demirkubuz, film director, screenwriter, producer and film editor Süleyman Demirel, former prime minister and president of Turkey, was born in the village of Islamköy close to Isparta Said Nursî, Islamic thinker who spent the last decade of his life in this city Herman Braun-Vega, Peruvian painter, was appointed Doctor honoris causa of Süleyman Demirel University in 2009. Mustafa Doğan, footballer Hussein Avni Pasha, Ottoman Grand Vizier Halil Hamid Pasha, Ottoman Grand Vizier Twin towns – sister cities Isparta is twinned with: Comrat, Moldova Hamadan, Iran See also Anatolian Tigers Borani References Sources and external links Hunt for clues in Turkish crash Isparta City Portal – All about Isparta GCatholic – (titular) bishopric Isparta Son Dakika Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Turkey Populated places in Isparta Province Districts of Isparta Province Pisidia