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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