Chora Mosque – A Church in the Fields Mosaic on ceiling of Chora Mosque Once upon a time the Chora Mosque was the Byzantine Church of St Saviour in Chora, meaning ‘church in the country’. This reference is to an ancient monastery no

Istanbul makes a great #winteedestination, with lots of museums, galleries & other indoor sights to take in. Former #chorachurch, now #Kariyer Camii, is a highlight. #byzantineistanbul #byzantinemosaics #mosquesinistanbul #kariyercamii Here's why ...
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Interior of Kariye Camii, also know as Chora Church. Wall and ceiling mosaics in Byzantine style. Istanbul, Türkiye 2025

Interior of Kariye Camii, also know as Chora Church. Wall and ceiling mosaics in Byzantine style. Istanbul, Türkiye 2025

Live from Kariye Camii, Istanbul for #MosqueMonday the fantastic restored interior - I think its some of the best Byzantine art I've seen. Especially as it's still in-situ!
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