Church of St. Mary of the Spring, Istanbul

Name: Church of St. Mary of the Spring
Address: Seyitnizam Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34015, Turkey

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Church of St. Mary of the Spring, Istanbul

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The Monastery of the mother of God at the Spring or simply Zoödochos Pege is an Eastern Orthodox sanctuary in Istanbul, Turkey. The present church, built in 1835, bears the same dedication as the shrine erected in this place between the end of the fifth and the beginning of the sixth century. After several renovations, this building was destroyed in the first half of the fifteenth century by the Ottomans. The complex got its name from a nearby holy spring, reputed to have healing properties. For almost fifteen hundred years, this sanctuary has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Greek Orthodoxy. ()

Local name: Balıklı Meryem Ana Rum Manastırı Completed: 1835 (189 years ago)Coordinates: 41°0'24"N, 28°54'56"E

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Seyitnizam MahallesiZeytinburnu (Seyitnizam)Istanbul 34015 Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of St. Mary of the Spring open?

Church of St. Mary of the Spring is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Mary of the Spring?

Nearby attractions include Hadım İbrahim Paşa Camii, Istanbul (10 min walk), Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (17 min walk), Merkezefendi Cemetery, Istanbul (17 min walk), Karagümrük, Istanbul (18 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Mary of the Spring by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Mary of the Spring:

Tram

Merkezefendi • Lines: T1 (11 min walk)
Akşemsettin • Lines: T1 (12 min walk)

Bus

Cevizlibağ • Lines: 34, 34As, 500T, Metrobüs (18 min walk)
Kocamustafapaşa Bus Stop (22 min walk)

Light rail

Topkapı • Lines: T4 (24 min walk)

Train

Kazlıçeşme (25 min walk)
Koca Mustafa Paşa (27 min walk)

Metro

Merter • Lines: M1A (26 min walk)
Davutpaşa - YTÜ • Lines: M1A (32 min walk)