About Chora Church

Bold mosaics and frescoes carved gently into the domes and pillars of the Chora Church make it a feast for the eyes. The church walls so beautifully meddled with, depicting the genealogy of Jesus Christ and the New Testaments, are a sight to see. The Church now a secularised museum is a masterpiece from the outside, resonating with the same bold design the Greeks were famous for. The Orthodox designs are earthy and naturalistic, Once the center of the Christian religion, the rich architecture and design are worth the trip to the Chora church.

Must See

  • The mosaics and frescoes - Anastasis
  • The painting of Mary and the child on the domes
  • The Khalke Jesus

How to reach

Take a taxi to the museum, or take a bus and get off at Edirnekapi, from where the church is a five minutes walk. (5.5 km), 21 mins

Taxi from Istanbul to Chora Church: One-Way from: 10 TL - 13 TL

Tips

  • No toilet facilities.
  • No photos allowed. Permissions to be asked.
  • Taxi is time-consuming, the bus is preferred to avoid delay.
  • Get the ticket at the earliest to avoid delay.
  • Pre-book for tour guides.
  • Wheelchair assistance is available.
  • Children must be accompanied at all times.
  • Other than water bottles no other refreshments are allowed.
  • Bags may be checked in at the entrance.
  • Credit cards are accepted.

Visit Time

Last entry 30min before closing

Mid April - Late October: 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Sunday  9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Monday  9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Tuesday  9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Wednesday  9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Thursday  9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Friday  9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Saturday  9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m

Late October - Mid April:9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Sunday  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Monday  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Tuesday  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Wednesday  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Thursday  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Friday  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Saturday  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 22.43°C

 

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