The chora church is a small, beautifully museum with wonderful well preserved mosaics and frescos. The church dates to the 5th century although much of the current building is 11th century. It is just inside the city wall, probably 20 minutes from the centre of the old city. After visiting the museum we took a terrific walk through Balat to... More

I love this place! I found the mosaics better and more beautiful than Saint Sophia.. My photos is wonderful.

The Chora Church was what I was expecting to see when I visited the Hagia Sophia: exquisitely-detailed mosaics and exceptional frescoes from the early Christian era. Beautiful Byzantine art, easily accessible to the eye of the beholder in a small out-of-the way church near Justinian's city walls makes a great visit outside of Sultanahmet. The cafe just outside the exit... More

I am not sure if it was our great guide, Hasan who brought this church to life or the fact that the mosaics are so spectacular. Most likely a combination. The story of Mary was carefully explained to us as it is depicted so well in the absolutely incredible mosaics on the roof of this small but special church. It... More

The mozaics are in excellent condition, it's a little gem. Taking the bus there is an interesting trip off the beaten tourist path and allows you to experience everyday Istanbul.

out of world mosaics,I have seen a lots os mosque or museums but I have not seen as beautiful mosaic as this museums....

If you like byzantine art you must go to the Chora Church. You can take the bus 36, 37 and 38 from Eminönü bus station and get down in Edirne Kap, we ask around for directions then to find the church but is not hard to get there. You can also walk around the old Constantinopla walls, they're very close... More

We visited the CHora Church museum on a day trip with a driver and a rented car which also included a trip to the Walls around Istanbul, a visit to the Aqueduct and a trip across the bridge linking Europe to Asia. Because we had a rented car, our driver knew where it was and we had an easy visit.... More

Great visit especially for orthodox christians.... The mosaic are amazing , very good rule for the big groups to use headphones as mandatory. Recommend for everyone to visit.