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Church of St George (Ecumenical Patriarchate, Fener)
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Greek Orthodox Church of St George, in the Fener district, on the shores of the Golden Horn, seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople since the early 17th century. The current building dates from 1836. Inside are the patriarchal throne and an iconostasis of carved wood. Its courtyard opens onto a quiet street of the district, next to the Balat and Fener walk.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of St George (Ecumenical Patriarchate, Fener): 3 missions
- Walk from Fener to Balat through its streetsLeave the church and walk the streets of Fener towards the neighbouring district of Balat, noticing the coloured houses.
- Find the patriarchal throne inside the churchEnter the nave and find the patriarch's throne, one of the most outstanding features of the interior.
- Photograph the façade and courtyard of the churchFrom the street, frame the church façade and the courtyard giving access to the patriarchal complex.
Near Church of St George (Ecumenical Patriarchate, Fener)
Balat438 m awayFethiye Mosque (Pammakaristos)460 m awayFatih Mosque1.1 km awayKariye (Chora)1.1 km awayZeyrek Mosque (Pantokrator)1.1 km awayVefa Bozacısı1.6 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of St George (Ecumenical Patriarchate, Fener)?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Church of St George (Ecumenical Patriarchate, Fener)?
Walk from Fener to Balat through its streets, Find the patriarchal throne inside the church and Photograph the façade and courtyard of the church.
What is there to see near Church of St George (Ecumenical Patriarchate, Fener)?
Balat (438 m), Fethiye Mosque (Pammakaristos) (460 m) and Fatih Mosque (1.1 km).
Source: Wikipedia