Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey
A sixth-century domed masterpiece that has been a church and a mosque.
Church, mosque or temple · Turkey · Istanbul
Chora Church
A Byzantine church famous for its gleaming mosaics and frescoes.
about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Chora Church matters
Away from the main tourist area, the Chora is a small church with some of the finest Byzantine mosaics and frescoes anywhere. Scenes from the life of Christ and Mary glow in gold and blue. It is now used as a mosque, so check the current visiting arrangements.
Talking points
- The mosaics are among the best Byzantine art.
- It lies outside the main tourist area.
- Check visiting rules before going.
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