Palace of Blachernae, Istanbul

Name: Palace of Blachernae
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

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The Palace of Blachernae was an imperial Byzantine residence in the suburb of Blachernae, located in the northwestern section of Constantinople. The area of the palace is now mostly overbuilt, and only literary sources are available as to its description. ()

Local name: Blaherne Sarayı Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°2'2"N, 28°56'25"E

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Fatih (Ayvansaray)Istanbul Turkey

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Palace of Blachernae – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chora Church, Tekfur Sarayı, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Feshane.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of Blachernae?

Nearby attractions include Tekfur Sarayı, Istanbul (1 min walk), Ayvansaray (4 min walk), Chora Church, Istanbul (5 min walk), Edirnekapı, Istanbul (6 min walk).

How to get to Palace of Blachernae by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of Blachernae:

Bus

Edirnekapı Surdışı • Lines: 500T (9 min walk)
Ayvansaray-Eyüp (10 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (10 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (16 min walk)

Tram

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (10 min walk)
Balat • Lines: T5 (11 min walk)

Metro

Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (22 min walk)
Bayrampaşa-Maltepe • Lines: M1A, M1B (27 min walk)