Chora Church
Byzantine Art Gem
8.7K Reviews
Overview
Renowned for its breathtaking Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, this medieval church-turned-museum is a masterpiece of Eastern Roman artistry. Though currently a mosque, the interior art remains a highlight for history and art lovers.
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Liezl Lotter
6 months ago
Tried visiting this old Orthodox church before on a previous visit to Istanbul in 2022, but it was closed for renovations. Was very happy to visit it now in July... Show more
Tunç K.
a month ago
Originally built as the Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora during the Byzantine period, likely in the early 5th century, and later expanded in the 11th century under the... Show more
Ahmed Al-Akki
9 months ago
This is a very beautiful and interesting mosque. It used to be a church before it was converted into a mosque. The mosaic pictures are amazing and they are well... Show more
