The Turkish word "Kariye" is derived from the ancient Greek word "Chora" meaning outside of the city (land). It is known that there was a chapel outside of the city before the 5th century when the city walls were erected. The first Chora Church was rebuilt by Justinianus (527-565) in place of this chapel. In the era of Komnenoi, it served as the court chapel for important religious ceremonies, thanks to its nearness to the Palace of Blachernae.
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ZIYARET SAATLERI
April-October
Summer Opening Time
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April-October
Summer Closing Time
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November-March
Winter Opening Time
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November-March
Winter Closing Time
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Closing Day
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09:00
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19:00
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09:00
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16:30
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Wednesday
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Ticket booths are closing 30 minutes or an hour before the museum closing time.
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ADRES BILGILERI
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Address
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Edirnekapı, Fatih
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Web Site
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kariye.muze.gov.tr
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E-mail
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kariye@muze.gov.tr - ayasofyamuzesi@kulturturizm.gov.tr
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Phone
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(212) 631 92 41 - (212) 522 09 89
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Fax
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(212) 621 34 35
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NASIL GIDEBILIRIM ?
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GÖRÜLMESI GEREKENLER
The church was destroyed during the Latin invasion (1204-1261) and repaired in the reign of Andronikos II (1282-1328) by the Treasury Minister of the palace, Theodore Metochites (1313). It was expanded towards north, an exonarthex was added to its western side and a chapel (Parecclesion) to its southern side, and it was decorated with mosaics and frescoes.
The mosaics and frescoes in the Chora are the most beautiful examples dating from the last period of the Byzantine painting (14th century). The characteristic stylistic elements in those mosaics and frescoes are the depth, the movements and plastic values of figures and the elongation of figures.
After continuing to serve as a church following the conquest of İstanbul in 1453, the building was converted into a mosque in 1511 by Vizier Hadim Ali Pasha. It was converted into a museum in 1945, and during the restoration in 1948-1959 carried out by the Byzantine Institute of America, the mosaics and frescoes were uncovered and brought to the daylight.
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GIRIŞ ÜCRETLERI
15 TL
With Museum Pass İstanbul, you can visit
this museum free of charge and without
having to queue.