Crimea Memorial Church, Anglican church in Beyoğlu, Turkey.
Crimea Memorial Church is an Anglican place of worship in Beyoğlu featuring Gothic Revival architecture with pointed arches, ornate facades, and detailed decorative elements. The Victorian structure displays careful craftsmanship throughout its design.
Sultan Abdülmecid I donated the land in 1858 for this church to commemorate British soldiers who died during the Crimean War. The structure arose from an act of diplomatic importance reflecting ties between the Ottoman Empire and Britain.
The wooden rood screen displays paintings by Scottish artist Mungo McCosh showing portraits of Istanbul residents created between 1995 and 2005. These artworks tell stories of people who lived in the city and continue to shape the church's interior today.
Visitors can experience the building during regular services every Sunday at 11:00 AM or walk by outside these times to explore the architecture and the Galata neighborhood. The church sits in a central location and is easy to reach on foot.
Since reopening in 1991, the church has sheltered homeless individuals and actively supports refugees in Istanbul. This social role has become an essential part of the community's daily life.
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