Hagia Triada Church
Hagia Triada Church
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Neighborhood: Beyoglu
Istanbul’s most famous street, pedestrianized Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), throbs day and night and offers a fantastic array of architectural sights, shops, treats, and throngs upon teeming throngs of people. At the avenue’s northeastern end is expansive Taksim Square, thought by many to be the very heart of the city, with many of Turkey’s most renowned restaurants and some of Europe’s most happening nightlife in close proximity. In striking contrast, Beyoglu’s less trafficked areas – such as the affluent Cihangir and the antiques district of Cukurcuma – exude Old World charm and provide contemplative calm and splendid diversion via an assortment of cozy cafes, attractive boutiques, and quiet lanes.
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- Taksim • 4 min walk
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David D
1,212 contributions
Sep 2022
This was a very peaceful place. You have to access it using a side street, and sometimes the doors will be locked during opening hours, however a custodian will likely be nearby who can grant you entry. Once inside you can look at the beautiful church, the first Orthodox church allowed to be built with a dome since the conquest of the city in 1453. It is a very tranquil place and a good place to just sit and be at peace.
Written September 30, 2022
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tripsandfood55
London, UK4,698 contributions
Jul 2023
Erected in 1880 and is considered to be the largest Greek Orthodox shrine in Istanbul today and first domed Christian church allowed to be built in Istanbul after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. It is a stunning building and we had the privilege of being able to witness a service taking place during our visit. Worth a visit if in the area.
Written July 19, 2023
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Saeid_Nouri_Neshat
Tehran Province, Iran644 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
The Hagia Triada (translated as Holy Trinity) is in fact a Greek Orthodox church in Istanbul. It is an old building and more important, the greek community is still using their church. It was once a Greek Orthodox cemetery and hospital and later it was destroyed and a church was built. It is told that the Hagia Triada was the first domed Christian church that was allowed to be built in Istanbul after the Fall of Constantinople. I was first walking in Taksim square that I saw the building. First I thought it might be a mosque but then I found out that it was a church, and then, when I tried to collect more information, I got it: it is a Greek church. I told myself: a Greek church in Istanbul! I should visit that.
Written December 30, 2021
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Vievver
Krasnodar, Russia380 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
A very quiet, secluded church.
It is located at the very beginning of Istiqlal Street, counting from Taksim Square. Following the square, turn into the first alley to the left. You can't see the temple from Istiqlal, so don't miss the first intersection. As a landmark, there's a money changer on the corner.
Let's go to church on Sunday. Got to the morning service, a couple dozen parishioners, hardly any tourists. In a very pleasant peaceful environment, to the melodious prayers of the priests, they calmly inspected the temple. Rigorous, concise, beautiful wall and dome painting. You're free to go into the hall and sit on the benches. Candles are placed immediately upon entry. It was just really good on my soul. The baby wouldn't leave.
If you'll be around, come by.
The next item was the Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua, there was shock. But that's another story.
Have fun travelling!
It is located at the very beginning of Istiqlal Street, counting from Taksim Square. Following the square, turn into the first alley to the left. You can't see the temple from Istiqlal, so don't miss the first intersection. As a landmark, there's a money changer on the corner.
Let's go to church on Sunday. Got to the morning service, a couple dozen parishioners, hardly any tourists. In a very pleasant peaceful environment, to the melodious prayers of the priests, they calmly inspected the temple. Rigorous, concise, beautiful wall and dome painting. You're free to go into the hall and sit on the benches. Candles are placed immediately upon entry. It was just really good on my soul. The baby wouldn't leave.
If you'll be around, come by.
The next item was the Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua, there was shock. But that's another story.
Have fun travelling!
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Written August 28, 2024
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Marina
Amman, Jordan68 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The most amazing place to visit. An ancient Greek Church is about seconds from Taksim Square The church is beautiful , huge and clean.
However, we didn't find any visitors apart from myself.
The attendant at the church looked to be priest. He looked very smart in his long black rob. He seemed like a nice man of God.
However, we didn't find any visitors apart from myself.
The attendant at the church looked to be priest. He looked very smart in his long black rob. He seemed like a nice man of God.
Written June 23, 2021
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mexaharis
Athens, Greece3 contributions
On Sunday 14 September 1880, on the day of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Ecumenical Patriarch Joachim III solemnly committed the inauguration of the Church. The night between 6-7 of September 1955 the Church suffer extensive damage and looting (because the of organized pogrom against the Christian orthodox population went down in history as "Septemvriana"). The latest industrialist and benefactor Panayotis Angelopoulos donated 90 thousand American dollars and the Church was fully restored. The official reopening was made by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on 23 March 2003. Today is in full use, every Sunday morning the bell summons the few remaining Greek orthodox and the Greek tourists-pilgrims to the Divine Liturgy. It is really worth to light a candle in the Church to feel the devoutness and to mentally move in the era where the hellinism flourished.
Written May 7, 2014
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JBillyM
Springfield, MO94 contributions
Dec 2019
Beautiful old Greek Orthodox church. Good place to rest and pray during a busy day in Istanbul. I enjoyed the Christian historical art and peaceful setting.
Written December 21, 2019
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Anna
Helsinki, Finland104 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
I was happy to find this beautiful Orthodox Christian Church when I was walking around the area where I stayed in hotel.
The Church of Holy Trinity is quite massive building. I happened to saw there was an open door. Wonderful older man welcomed and let me in. Before that I was greeted by the cats of the church.
In the middle of busy Taksim there really is an oasis of silence with beautiful icons. I changed few (2-3) words with the older man and he asked to write my name and the names of my family members to a piece of paper, so that they can pray at the next service for me and my family.
If you are interested in Greek Orthodox Churches or/and need a moment of silence and kindness I strongly suggest you to visit this church.
The Church of Holy Trinity is quite massive building. I happened to saw there was an open door. Wonderful older man welcomed and let me in. Before that I was greeted by the cats of the church.
In the middle of busy Taksim there really is an oasis of silence with beautiful icons. I changed few (2-3) words with the older man and he asked to write my name and the names of my family members to a piece of paper, so that they can pray at the next service for me and my family.
If you are interested in Greek Orthodox Churches or/and need a moment of silence and kindness I strongly suggest you to visit this church.
Written November 25, 2019
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Jennifer J
10 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Very close to the Taksim square monument. You wouldn’t need to take an extra trip to visit the church. Except that it only opens for Sunday mass and is closed otherwise. Admired the exterior but didn’t couldn’t visit the interior.
Written July 1, 2019
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Nesligül D
Istanbul, Türkiye6,665 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
This beautiful church can be seen from the Taksim square but the entrance is off Istiklal Street. It is a Greek Orthodox Church built in 1880.
Written February 7, 2019
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What time is divine liturgy on a Sunday
Written August 5, 2023
Τι ώρα ξεκινά το πρωΐ της Κυριακής η λειτουργία και μέχρι πότε διαρκεί;
Written September 14, 2019
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