Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Eastern Orthodox church building in Balat, Turkey.
The three-domed Bulgarian St Stephen Church features cast iron walls, Gothic Revival architecture, and a 40-meter bell tower overlooking the Golden Horn.
Sultan Abdulaziz granted permission for construction in 1870, leading to the completion of the prefabricated metal structure from Vienna in 1898.
The church holds regular Eastern Orthodox services for the Bulgarian community and maintains traditional religious ceremonies throughout the calendar year.
Located between Balat and Fener districts, the church opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with free admission and permission for interior photography.
The building contains 500 tons of cast iron components, making it one of the few remaining metal churches in the world.
Location: Fatih
Architects: Hovsep Aznavur
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Made from material: cast iron
Website: http://svetistephan.com
GPS coordinates: 41.03181,28.94969
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:15
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