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Kalenderhane Camii (Church of the Theotokos Kyriotissa)

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Kalenderhane Camii (Church of the Theotokos Kyriotissa) Review

It's easy to find this Byzantine church, located around the corner from Istanbul University and very close to the Valens Aqueduct. It is believed to have been built in the 12th century on the site of a much older chapel, and was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman period. The eclectic interior features beautiful marble facings in an array of colors, Byzantine-style exposed brickwork, and a vaulted dome that was painted over during the Ottoman period. The two side chapels are, unfortunately, closed, and frescoes found there that date to the Crusader occupation of Istanbul in the 13th century have been moved to the Istanbul Archaeological Museum.

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  • Address: 16 Mart Sehitleri Cad., Beyazit, Istanbul
  • Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset; usually closed during prayer times
  • Location: The Bazaar Area and Environs
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