Hagia Sophia is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

1. Hagia Sophia

9.1
(Ayasofya)
Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Cankurtaran · 1338 tips and reviews

Bogdan D.Bogdan D.: Great monumental church with both byzantine and ottoman elements; highlights are the nave, byzantine mosaics and the ablutions fountain;

M A.M Aldoss ♏: DO NOT Miss it !!! Great Historical Mosque / Church !!! I love visiting this place every time I visit Istanbul ❤❤

KostasKostas: From Orthodox church to Latin cathedral, to mosque and eventually as a museum the diamond of Isidoros and Anthemius still stands today as a brilliant showcase of architecture. Absolutely breathtaking

Chora Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

2. Chora Museum

8.8
(Kariye Müzesi)
Kariye Camii Sok. No:18 Edirnekapı, Fatih, Fatih, İstanbul
Museum · 151 tips and reviews

LolaLuluLolaLulu: a Must to See so beautiful and very impressing is Chora Church💒

Sophie B.Sophie Bakalar: Beautiful little church away from all the tourist attractions in Istanbul. Great examples of Byzantine art and mosaics. It's very tiny though; only three rooms to tour during renovations.

Gizem T.Gizem T.: A MUST SEE ORTHODOX CHURCH !

Sveti Stefan Bulgar Ortodoks Kilisesi is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

3. Sveti Stefan Bulgar Ortodoks Kilisesi

9.2
Balat Mah. Mürselpaşa Cad., Fatih, İstanbul
Church · 30 tips and reviews

McraeMcrae: It is so old Bulgarian Orthodox Church! After restoration getting more beautiful ! Just curious about the sign on the gates! Interesting Masonic signs everywhere !

B. S.B. S.: Amazing church !

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: It is one of the most popular churches in Istanbul and is a must-see place in Istanbul and frequently visited by Christian tourists. Read more.

Meryem Ana Ayazması is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

4. Meryem Ana Ayazması

8.5
Fatih, İstanbul
Church · 5 tips and reviews

Oznur G.Oznur Gokhan: First church of Istanbul.

EsinEsin: Fotograf çekmenin telsiz kulaklıklı sevimsiz adamın insafına kaldığı güzel ama garip mekan. Adamın egosu hat safhada kendini piskopos filan sanıyor herhalde...

Sebahattin Ü.Sebahattin Ünal: Güzel bir bahçe, minik ama detaylı ikonalara sahip bir kilise. Beyazlar içindeki Meryem Ana buranın en değerli parçası.

Hagia Irene is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

5. Hagia Irene

8.8
(Aya İrini)
Cankurtaran Mah. Topkapı Sarayı 1. Avlusu, Fatih, İstanbul
History Museum · 76 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Beautiful little church built by Justinian just before work started on the Aya Sofya.

Suzette V.Suzette Van Delay: Still many parts are closed for visit. Very poor renovation. Not worth to pay 20 tl with its current condition

Altuğ C.Altuğ Ceyhan: Good place for concert

Asitane Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

6. Asitane Restaurant

7.8
Kariye Camii Sk. No: 6, Edirnekapı, İstanbul
Turkish Restaurant · 245 tips and reviews

Lo C.Lo Cutus: Great location if your are seeing the Chora Church. Peacefully elegant. Not a fan of the Turkish wines but maybe it is an acquired taste.

Steve O.Steve Outram: Excellent food and service, and a welcome retreat from the busy Chora Church. Try the Seaweed. Free WiFi as well.

LolaLuluLolaLulu: Had a lovely lunch in restaurant Asitane🍴there's a nice garden and it's next to the beautiful impressing Chora Church💒

Hagia Sophia Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

7. Hagia Sophia Square

9.3
(Ayasofya Meydanı)
Cankurtaran Mh., Fatih, İstanbul
Pedestrian Plaza · 68 tips and reviews

Bank N.Bank Nas: Akhirnya sampai juga di masjid bekas gereja di jaman ke sultanan Al Fatih

✈︎ يـ ོ.✈︎ يـ ོ 🇸🇦•🇵🇰: The audio guide is a great way to learn more about the history of the building and its significance. The views from the upper gallery are breathtaking and offer a unique perspective of the city.

Mücahit T.Mücahit Türk: Milli Görüşcüler Geldi Erbakan Hocam Ümmetin Yanindayiz Cihad Meydanlarindayiz Saadet Partisi Ümmetin Sesi Olmaya Devam Edecek

Kalenderhane Camii is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

8. Kalenderhane Camii

7.9
Kalenderhane Mah. 16 Mart Şehitleri Cd. Vezneciler, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · 9 tips and reviews

Ramazan E.Ramazan E.: previous church, now mosque. very historic

kemal emre ç.kemal emre çankırı: You can find real Islamic knowledeges easily. Also You should visit Risalei Nur Institute, nearby. Ps: tea, hot drinks and water is free both of them :)

A Y.A Y: According to a decree from the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs, Mosques should remain open at all times, not just at prayer times. Tell the guard, insist.

Kariye Pembe Köşk is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

9. Kariye Pembe Köşk

8.1
Dervişali Mh. Kariye Cami Sk. No:21, Fatih, İstanbul
Café · Dervis Ali · 233 tips and reviews

Sergey C.Sergey Chebanov: It sucks. Unfortunately the only cafe around the Chora Church.

Themis Z.Themis Zamani: It's an oasis after the chora church visit. Try a turkish coffee under the trees.

Kristof V.Kristof Van Genegen: you can sit outside next to the Chora church

Kırım Anglikan Kilisesi is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

10. Kırım Anglikan Kilisesi

8.6
Şahkulu Mah. Serdar-ı Ekrem Cad. No:83, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Church · 10 tips and reviews

Asya F.Asya Feo: Very impressive and beautiful

Ş_kŞ_k: Güzel uyuyorum . Hafiflemiş gibi

Elif Ö.Elif Özgür: Büyüleyici

Surp Kevork Ermeni Kilisesi is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

11. Surp Kevork Ermeni Kilisesi

8.8
Marmara Cd. No:47 Samatya, İstanbul, İstanbul
Church · Koca Mustafapaşa · 4 tips and reviews

Engin Y.Engin Yilmaz: Guzel ama keske bir ibadethane olarak daha temiz tutulsa

Esra F.Esra Fıstık: Bence çok güzel bir kilise daha önce hiç kiliseye gitmediyseniz açılış bu kiliseyle yapmalısınız.

Ömer Y.Ömer Yamı: Çok Büyük Bir Kilise

Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

12. Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet

8.9
Kucuk Ayasofya Caddesi No.40 Sultanahmet (.), İstanbul, İstanbul
Hotel · Küçük Ayasofya · 246 tips and reviews

Eresin H.Eresin Hotels İstanbul: The church of SS.Sergius and Bacchus. After a short trip,why don’t you enjoy a drink at our Terrace Restaurant ?

Eresin HotelsEresin Hotels: Historic church discovered in Nevşehir ‘could change history of Orthodoxy’.. Nevşehir’deki Yeraltı Şehrinde 1600 Yıllık Kilise Bulundu.. Read more.

Ceylan Z.Ceylan Zr: Amazing lunch, very creative menu. Perfect spot for quality, calm lunch at Sultanahmet. Terrace restaurant has the best views in summer

Beyoğlu Panagia Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

13. Beyoğlu Panagia Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi

8.1
İstanbul, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Asmalı Mescit · 2 tips and reviews

Kesra P.Kesra Pen: The mosaics on the ceiling are wonderfull and very well protected.

Nazlı G.Nazlı Gürkaş: A magical atmosphere!

Fatih Mosque is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

14. Fatih Mosque

9.6
(Fatih Camii)
Ali Kuşçu Mah. Hattat Nafiz Cad. No: 6, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · Ali Kuşçu · 304 tips and reviews

Aylin A.Aylin Alpustun: It is so majestic yet calming. Built on the site where the tomb of Constantine the great and later the Church of Justinian stood, thus symbolising a new era of sovereignty. An architectural beauty.

I B.I B: One of the most amazing mosques of Istanbul, with a beautiful surrounding! A must see!

istanbulistanbul: Istanbul's first large mosque complex

Balat Sahili is one of The 15 Best Places for Church in Istanbul.

15. Balat Sahili

8.6
Balat, İstanbul, İstanbul
Waterfront · Fatih · 296 tips and reviews

Yudum M.Yudum Macit Karakulakyan: Old İstanbul quarter Balat which one's name is coming from Palation(palace in Latin) ! The oldest sinagogs,churches of Istanbul. Neighbour with Fener where The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is located!

Cem M.Cem Meric: everything's so stylish. you can visit churches and travel in narrow streets of old town, where greeks lived once upon a time. there you can relax in cute cafes and try casual restaurants around.

Ahmet H.Ahmet Hacıoglu: Old parts of Istanbul restored. Many snack and coffee shops interesting small roads etc. We have the time out during Sunday