Although the church is under reconstruction, you can see plenty of the really beautiful mosaics. You should take there a taxi but it is really worth to visit this place with the mosaics in a really good shape and condition.

Chora Church, known as Kariye Camii locally is the home to some of the most inspirational religious art in the world. The mosaics and frescoes were done in two phases, some around 1080 and the rest around 1350. They depict the lives of Mary and...More

If you love churches, you will want to make the effort to come to the Chora Church. It takes a bit of searching and you must put in a little time, using buses, asking directions, etc., but we finally found it! Part of the church...More

We like to take public transport when traveling and did so relatively effortlessly in Istanbul. However, getting to this attraction was a challenge. It is neither very well publicised nor sign posted. We got a bus and accessed the site with the help of google...More

A bit difficult to find! Taxi dropped us a little away. Got there with the help of Google maps A part of the building and garden was closed due to maintenance. Not too big. Beautiful murals on the walls; Cant understand the story without a...More

Please take a audio guide for the church as personal guides are expensive and the main part of the church is closed you can only see the 8 mosaics out of 12.

We walked from Sultanahmet to the church which was a lot further than out travel app indicated but it was worth it. The mosaics are truly amazing. A beautiful, reflective,quiet place to visit. Pay for a guide to get the most out of your visit,...More

It took some time to go to the Chora Church by bus from the Galata Bridge. I was surprised that the majority of the church was under restoration when I visited it in March 2017. However, only the mural of the porch and the left...More

Unfortunately they charged me ticket for 30 TL and it's not worth it because 90% of the church was closed due to restoration.

A bit far from the city center, but nevertheless worthwhile visiting. The former church has the most beautiful christian frescos seen in Istanbul.