Synagogues & Churches
Synagogues in Istanbul and historic churches tell the city’s multi-faith story. This guide explains access rules, advance arrangements where required, and thoughtful routes that connect these sites with quiet streets and neighborhood cafes.
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Pammakaristos Church
Inside The Pammakaristos Church The museum is divided into archeology and ethnographic parts. Historical relics from the end of the…
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Stephan (Bulgarian) Church Of Istanbul
The Bulgarian minority of the Ottoman Empire used to pray at the churches of the Fener Orthodox Patriarchy. With the increase in Bulgarian nationalism, Bulgarian…
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Virgin Mary Assyrian Church
It is situated on Karakurum Street in Beyoğlu’s Tarlabaşı district. The Assyrian community bought the site on which the church was…
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St. Antoine Church
-St. Antoine Church is located on the left as you head towards Tunel from Galatasaray. The building is a creation by Giulio Mongeri.…
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Istanbul Synagogues
Ashkenazi Synagogue Of Istanbul: The Ashkenazi Synagogue is located near the Galata Tower in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. Stands in the middle of the large…
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St. Irene Church Of Istanbul
Emperor Constantine the Great commissioned St.Irene, which was one of the largest and oldest Byzantine churches along with Hagia Sofia, in 330.…
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The Anglican Church In Istanbul
Lord Stratford Canning laid the foundations for this Anglican Church (also known as Crimean Church) in 1856. It was built in memory…
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Catholic Churches in Istanbul
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit also known as the ST. Esprit Cathedral, located in Cumhuriyet CD., Şişli/İstanbul, is one of the…
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Aya Yorgi Church
Aya Yorgi Church is an important building that brings together different religions and cultures in Istanbul. It is one of…
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