Hagia Sophia (Museum): The historical site of the birth of Orthodoxy, Hagia Sophia served as the center of the Orthodox world for approximately 1,000 years.
Kariye Museum or Chora Monastery: A Byzantine church in Istanbul that has preserved its original appearance.
Greek Patriarchate: A holy place where pilgrims can venerate part of the column to which the Savior was chained, as well as the relics of Saints John Chrysostom and Gregory the Theologian. Here you can pray at the mosaic icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, taken by the holy Queen Helena from Jerusalem.
Blachernae Church: It was here that the miracle of the Intercession took place, when in 626 the Patriarch and the inhabitants of Constantinople prayed in tears before the image of the Most Holy Theotokos for deliverance from the invasion.
Balykly Monastery: It is in this monastery that the Life-Giving Spring is located.
Church of Our Lady of Mongol:The only temple that was not converted into a mosque during the rule of the Ottoman Empire.
Church of Our Lady of the Most Blessed or Fethiye Mosque (Pammakaristos): Abode of the Patriarchs after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks.
Studio Monastery: Place where the head of John the Baptist was kept.
Source (cave) of Dmitry Salunsky: The cave is man-made, but a holy spring was miraculously found in it. There are numerous cases of healing with the water of this source. The main thing is that the asking pilgrim truly believes in the possibility of a divine miracle.
One day is not enough to visit all these places, since they are located far from each other in different areas of the city. You can book an excursion for 2 days or choose some of the places at your discretion and book an excursion for one day.
Languages of the tour
- Russian
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Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%.
Recommended:
Bring drinking water, a hat, sunglasses with you on the excursion
Attractions
Istanbul — the largest city in Turkey and one of the most important cultural, historical and economic centers of the country. Located on the border between Europe and Asia, where the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara meet. Istanbul is a unique city that is rich in history, diverse architecture and cultural heritage. Over the centuries, it has been the capital of several great empires, such as the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, giving it a rich cultural heritage. The city is famous for its majestic mosques, palaces, bazaars and other historical sites.
Cathedral of Hagia Sophia - the Wisdom of God, Hagia Sophia of Constantinople, Hagia Sophia - a former patriarchal Orthodox cathedral located in the historical center of modern Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district