The Chora Museum
The Chora Church Museum is also known as the Kariye museum. The ancient Byzantine church was converted into a mosque in the 15th century AD. In 1948 it became a secularised museum. GOOGLE ADSENSE
The presents a proud collection of detailed, moving, dramatic and poetic mosaics and frescoes. Lunch at the Asitane restaurant at next door to the museum is a must. Opening hours: 9:30-16:30 ( not Wednesdays) Address: Kariye Cami Sokak, Edirnekapý Istanbul
Tel: +90 212 631 92 41
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