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Church of St. Savior in Chora (Chora Museum)

Kariye Cami Sokak, Edirnekapý, Istanbul, Turkey

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Church of St. Savior in Chora (Chora Museum) Reviews

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First a Church, Then a Mosque now a museum.

  • 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
  • July 8, 2011
First a Church, Then a Mosque now a museum.
Quote: St. Savior in Chora church. St, Savior in Chora church can be found in the Edirnekapi area of Istanbul.In the 4th century originally a wooden structure was built as the church but burnt down as was a common problem with wooden churches so they ... Read the full Church of St. Savior in Chora (Chora Museum) review

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Kariye Camii Museum (St. Saviour in Chora)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • November 18, 2006
Kariye Camii Museum (St. Saviour in Chora)
Quote: Built between 1316 and 1361, around an earlier church, the small brick building of St. Saviour in Chora (now called the Kariye Mosque Museum) contains some of the most wonderful and best preserved examples of Byzantine art anywhere. The church’s... Read the full Church of St. Savior in Chora (Chora Museum) review

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Church of St. Savior in Chora (Kariye)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dackelynn from Misaka, Japan
  • July 13, 2006
Church of St. Savior in Chora (Kariye)
Quote: Although the Church of St. Savior in Chora (Kariye) might be off the beaten track, it is quite a find. This small non-working church, originally built in the 5th century, holds a break taking collection of Byzantine art. Of particular interest are... Read the full Church of St. Savior in Chora (Chora Museum) review

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Chora

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ShannonBrooke from Somerville, Massachusetts
  • July 28, 2003
Quote: This church/museum contains some of the most beautifully preserved mosaics in Istanbul. Unlike many churches here, it was never converted to a mosque. It is considered one of the most important artistic and historic sites in Istanbul. If you... Read the full Church of St. Savior in Chora (Chora Museum) review

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