Fethiye Camii, Istanbul

Name: Fethiye Camii
Address: Fethiyekapisi Sok, Istanbul, 34087, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 522 17 50

#118 among attractions in Istanbul

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Pammakaristos Church, also known as the Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos, is one of the most famous Greek Orthodox Byzantine churches in Istanbul, Turkey. Adapted in 1591 into the Fethiye Mosque, it is today partly a museum, the parekklesion. The edifice serves as one of the most important examples of Constantinople's Palaiologan architecture, and the last pre-Ottoman building to house the Ecumenical Patriarchate. It also has the largest amount of Byzantine mosaics in Istanbul after the Hagia Sophia and Chora Church. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°1'44"N, 28°56'47"E

Address

Fethiyekapisi SokFatih (Balat)Istanbul 34087 Turkey

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+90 212 522 17 50

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

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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fethiye Camii?

Nearby attractions include Hirami Ahmet Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (2 min walk), Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul (4 min walk), Bogdan Saray (6 min walk), Kefeli Mosque, Istanbul (7 min walk).

How to get to Fethiye Camii by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fethiye Camii:

Tram

Balat • Lines: T5 (10 min walk)
Fener • Lines: T5 (11 min walk)

Bus

Balat (10 min walk)
Edirnekapı Surdışı • Lines: 500T (17 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (17 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (26 min walk)

Metro

Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (23 min walk)
Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (23 min walk)