Chora Church Is FINALLY Open | Everything you need to know before your visit!

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After 4 years of being closed for renovations, the former Chora Church (now the Kariye Mosque) is back open for visitors! In this video, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about visiting -- entry fees, opening hours, how to purchase tickets, what to where, how to get there, what you can expect to see, what else to do in the area, and the list goes on!

Chora Church was built during the Byzantine Empire, likely dating back to the 4th century. Over time, it became known for its beautiful mosaics and frescoes, which were added in the 14th century. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful surviving examples of later Byzantine art. Even though this is now an active mosque, most of the artwork remains visible and it is absolutely stunning.

This is a must see in Istanbul!!

Kariye Mosque is open to visitors (everyday except for Friday) from 9:00 - 18:00. It closes about 15 minutes prior to each prayer time throughout the day and you can check the prayer times here:
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Want more information on Chora Church/ Kariye Mosque? You can check out: http://www.churchofchora.com

There are plenty of other things to see/ do in the area if you make the trip out here:
Make a quick stop at the nearby Old City walls
Visit the Tekfur Palace Museum
Go see the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
Explore the picturesque neighborhood of the Balat

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