Chora Church

The Chora Church, also known as the Church of the Holy Savior in Chora, has been described as one of the most beautiful surviving works of Byzantine architecture. Dating back to the days of Constantine, Magnificent mosaics and frescoes depict the life of Jesus and his mother, Mary.

As a monastery in its early years; a few centuries later, it became a mosque, and in 1948, it was converted to a museum. You may drive to The Chora Church (Turkish: Kariye Müzesi) by car, passing through Eminönü and along the Golden Horn with beautiful view.