Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Istanbul

Name: Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
Address: Balat Mah. Mürselpaşa Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 248 09 21

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Bulgarian St Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Balat, Istanbul, Turkey. It is famous for being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the neo-Byzantine style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian minority in the city. ()

Local name: Sveti Stefan Kilisesi Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 41°1'54"N, 28°56'59"E

Address

Balat Mah. Mürselpaşa Cad.Fatih (Balat)Istanbul Turkey

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+90 212 248 09 21

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Bulgarian St. Stephen Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spice Bazaar, Chora Church, Tekfur Sarayı, Feshane.

1.5 miSE
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Remains of a Byzantine imperial palace
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41°2'39"N • 28°56'15"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bulgarian St. Stephen Church?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul (5 min walk), Fener (6 min walk), Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul (6 min walk), St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul (6 min walk).

How to get to Bulgarian St. Stephen Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bulgarian St. Stephen Church:

Bus

Balat (5 min walk)
Ayvansaray-Eyüpsultan • Lines: 500T (20 min walk)

Tram

Balat • Lines: T5 (5 min walk)
Fener • Lines: T5 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (21 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (29 min walk)

Metro

Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (29 min walk)
Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (30 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (36 min walk)