Ayios Fokas Church

The Ayios Fokas Church stands on Muallim Naci Street in Ortaköy, featuring traditional Orthodox architecture with a single bell tower and stone masonry walls.

Built in 1856, the Ayios Fokas Church represents a period when Orthodox Christian communities maintained strong religious centers throughout the Ottoman Empire.

The church functions as a center for Greek Orthodox worship in Istanbul, maintaining religious traditions through regular services and community gatherings.

Located near the Bosphorus waterfront, visitors can reach the church by taking public transportation to Ortaköy and walking through the neighborhood streets.

The church's position at coordinates 41.048333, 29.0265 provides direct views of the Bosphorus strait, connecting European and Asian shorelines.

GPS coordinates: 41.04833,29.02650

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:33