Chora Church, Istanbul

Also known as the Church of St Saviour in Chora (chora translates 'countryside' in Byzantine Greek, which refers to what the site of the church exactly was when it was built), this is 1000 year old Byzantine church, an example of a church somewhat out of the traditional center, but is an absolute must see with precious mosaic frescoes and a captivating mood inside

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Istanbul: 2-Hour Chora Church Guided Walking Tour

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 2 hour

$57

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Exotic Istanbul Tour - Chora Church, Imperial Mosques, Bazaars, Fener and Balat

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 6 to 7 hrs

$83

Discover the streets of exotic Istanbul on our Chora Church tour. Stroll from the...

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Chora Church In Istanbul

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$45

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Best of Istanbul: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour

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   7 hours

$100

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Constantinople Small-Group Tour of Istanbul with Lunch

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   8 hours

$107

... the glittering mosaics and frescoes of Chora Church — now Kariye Museum — and view the church-turned-mosque sites of Pa...

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Golden Horn Half Day Morning Tour in Istanbul

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 3 hours 30 minutes

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... Encounter the walls of Constantinople, Chora Church, Topkapi Gate, and the Castle of Seven Towers. Then hop on a boat a...

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Luxury Small-Group Tour of Imperial Istanbul Including Lunch

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   8 hours

$130

... Chora Church and Hagia Sophia. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention.

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Constantinople Half-Day Tour of Orthodox Religious Sites

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 3 hours 18 minutes

$69

...g the Orthodox Patriarchate (Fener), Church of St. Mary of Blachernae, Church of St. Mary of the Mongols, Chora Church.

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Eyup Pier Loti Hill and Chora Church: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul

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   8 hours

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...y, Pierre Loti Hill, the Kariye Museum (Chora Church), the Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate, and the Suleymaniye Mosque,...

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Shore Excursion: Istanbul Hidden Highlights Private Tour

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   5 hours

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...late Byzantine mosaics of the beautiful Chora Church; descend into the magnificent Basilica Cistern to see its marble co...

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Istanbul Morning Tour: Orthodox Constantinople

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 3.3 hour

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...ox Patriarchate in Fener, the Church of St. Mary of Blachernae, the Church of St. Mary of the Mongols, and Chora Church.

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Istanbul: Full-Day Golden Horn & Bosphorus Tour

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   7 hour

$56

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A Private Enlightening Road to Byzantium Empire

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Bosphorus and Golden Horn Full Day Tour in Istanbul

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   8 hours

$68

... Loti Hill, where you'll also encounter Chora Church, Topkapi Gate, and the Castle of Seven Tower. Then set sail. Marvel...

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Istanbul: Half-Day Golden Horn Morning Tour

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 3 hour

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Private Tour: Hidden Istanbul

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   8 hours

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Chora Church, Istanbul

Also known as the Church of St Saviour in Chora (chora translates 'countryside' in Byzantine Greek, which refers to what the site of the church exactly was when it was built), this is 1000 year old Byzantine church, an example of a church somewhat out of the traditional center, but is an absolute must see with precious mosaic frescoes and a captivating mood inside.

Also known as the Church of St Saviour in Chora (chora translates 'countryside' in Byzantine Greek, which refers to what the site of the church exactly was when it was built), this is 1000 year old Byzantine church, an example of a church somewhat out of the traditional center, but is an absolute must see with precious mosaic frescoes and a captivating mood inside. The early church frescoes had been covered with plaster for nearly 500 years, as the building had been converted into a mosque, but were uncovered in the mid-twentieth century and have been partially restored. Mindblowing frescoes and mosaics now cover the entire inside of this church. An impressive section of Theodosian walls is right next to the church.

Hours

Sun

9:00

16:30

Mon

9:00

16:30

Tue

9:00

16:30

Wed

Closed

Thu

9:00

16:30

Fri

9:00

16:30

Sat

9:00

16:30

About Chora Church

 Edirnekapı

 +90 212 631-92

 www.kultur.gov.tr

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