Churches To Visit in Istanbul
Istanbul is the home to some of the most famous mosques in the world, such as the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. But it also has numerous historical churches that are quite worth seeing. In this article, we will list the churches you should visit in Istanbul.
Saint Antoine Cathedral
Saint Antoine Cathedral is one of the newest churches in Istanbul. Saint Antoine Cathedral has a unique and beautiful architecture, and it is one of the most visited churches in Istanbul, thanks to its matchless architecture and interior design. Saint Antoine Cathedral is located in Beyoglu, just near Istiklal Avenue. Saint Antoine Cathedral is one of the most beautiful churches to visit in Istanbul.
Church of Saint Benoit
The Church of Saint Benoit is the oldest church in Istanbul that is still being used actively. The Church of Saint Benoit was founded in 1427, by a group of friars. The Church of Saint Benoit is also located in Beyoglu, in the Karakoy neighborhood.
Saint George’s Cathedral
Saint George’s Cathedral, also known as Aya Yorgi Church, is the principal Eastern orthodox cathedral. Saint George’s Cathedral is a church that was reconstructed in 1894, and has been in active use ever since. Saint George’s Cathedral is located in Fatih in Istanbul.
Aya Triada (The Church of The Holy Trinity)
Aya Triada, also known as the Church of the Holy Trinity, was founded in Heybeliada during the Byzantine rule. Aya Triada was dedicated to the Holy Trinity after it was founded. Ever since it was founded, St. Fatios’s Feast Day is celebrated every 6th of February to commemorate the founding of Aya Triada.
The Heybeliada Seminary
The Heybeliada Seminary was connected to Aya Triada (The Church of The Holy Trinity) for some time before separating. Until it was closed in 1971, The Heybeliada Seminary served as a religious education center. The Heybeliada Seminary is located in Heybeliada. It can be visited by traveling to Heybeliada by a ferry.
Stephan Church
Stephan Church is a church that belongs to the Bulgarian minority living in Istanbul. Stephan Church was founded in 1898, and it has been in active use ever since. St. Stephan Church is the most interesting church in Istanbul, with its unique architectural structure. Stephan Church is located in Balat in Istanbul.
