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After visiting many churches in Plaka, my favorite is the Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos and Saint Eleutherius. It’s like a little fairytale. It’s peaceful, and full of charm.

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1 of stunning but lesser known of #mosquesinistanbul #kalenderhanecamii in Vezneciler. Former #byzantinechurch from 12th cent. Became mosque after conquest of Istanbul in 1453. Name from kalenderi, dervishes who used it as mevlevihane, sufi lodge. Follow me for more of #whattoseeanddoinistanbul