Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
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Also known as the 'Iron Church,' this unique landmark in Balat was constructed from prefabricated iron pieces shipped from Vienna. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, the interior shines with elaborate iconography, representing Istanbul's multicultural heritage.
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Sam
a month ago
We visited Saint Stephen’s Bulgarian Orthodox Church, and it is one of the most unique churches I’ve ever seen. The fact that it’s made entirely of iron gives it a... Show more
JY T
a month ago
Known as the 'Iron Church', this distinctive Gothic Revival–style building on the Golden Horn has an extremely beautiful interior, with its gilded iron screens, balcony and columns glinting in the... Show more
Seyyid Palta
2 months ago
Beautiful church with a very good location in Istanbul. It also has nice view over some parts of the city and very close to Balat. There were many visitors when... Show more
