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Kariye (Chora)
CultureVisit: ~60 min
A former Byzantine church of the Holy Saviour in Chora, in the Edirnekapı district. It preserves a set of mosaics and frescoes from the early 14th century, made under the patronage of Theodore Metochites and considered among the finest of late Byzantine art. It was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest and began functioning as one again in 2020, reopening to visitors as a mosque in 2024.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Kariye (Chora): 3 missions
- Stroll through the Edirnekapı district beside the wallsWalk the streets near the church, close to the Theodosian walls, and look at the wooden houses.
- Look for the Byzantine mosaics of the narthexGo into the church and look at the mosaics on the domes and walls of the narthex, with scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin.
- Gaze at the Anastasis frescoHead to the side chapel, or parekklesion, and look for the Anastasis fresco in the apse.
Near Kariye (Chora)
Balat782 m awayFatih Mosque1.6 km awayEyüp Sultan Mosque1.9 km awayPierre Loti Hill2.6 km awaySüleymaniye Mosque2.7 km awayRüstem Pasha Mosque2.9 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Kariye (Chora)?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Kariye (Chora)?
Stroll through the Edirnekapı district beside the walls, Look for the Byzantine mosaics of the narthex and Gaze at the Anastasis fresco.
What is there to see near Kariye (Chora)?
Balat (782 m), Fatih Mosque (1.6 km) and Eyüp Sultan Mosque (1.9 km).
Source: Wikipedia