Phanar Greek Orthodox College

The red brick castle-like structure stands five stories tall with a central observatory dome at the top of the Golden Horn inlet.

Established in 1454 by Patriarch Gennadius Scholarius after the Ottoman conquest, the school became a center for Greek education in the Empire.

The institution maintains both Greek and Turkish languages in its curriculum, preserving the educational traditions of the Greek Orthodox community.

Students receive instruction from twenty-one teachers who deliver courses in accordance with both Turkish educational requirements and Greek cultural subjects.

The building contains an astronomical observatory with an antique telescope installed beneath its central dome for scientific education.

Location: Istanbul

Inception: 1454

Website: http://www.megalisxoli.gr/

Operator: T.C. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı

Phone: +902125212252

Website: http://megalisxoli.gr

GPS coordinates: 41.02921,28.94936

Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:29