Church of Saint Menas of Samatya, Istanbul

Name: Church of Saint Menas of Samatya
Address: Bestekar Hakkı Sokak, Istanbul, Turkey

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Church of Saint Menas of Samatya, Istanbul

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Saint Menas is a Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul. ()

Local name: Aya Mina Kilisesi Completed: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 41°0'2"N, 28°55'54"E

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Bestekar Hakkı SokakFatih (Koca Mustafapaşa)Istanbul Turkey

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Church of Saint Menas of Samatya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Olivium Outlet Center, City wall, Panorama 1453 History Museum, Hekimoğlu Ali Pasha Mosque.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Menas of Samatya?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. George of Samatya, Istanbul (3 min walk), Samatya (4 min walk), Sancaktar Hayrettin Camii, Istanbul (6 min walk), Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (9 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Menas of Samatya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Menas of Samatya:

Train

Koca Mustafa Paşa (3 min walk)
Yedikule (14 min walk)

Bus

Kocamustafapaşa Bus Stop (7 min walk)
Adli Tıp (10 min walk)

Tram

Findikzade • Lines: T1 (23 min walk)
Haseki • Lines: T1 (24 min walk)

Metro

Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (28 min walk)
Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (30 min walk)