ISTANBUL · TÜRKIYE
Pammakaristos Church
Stop 10 of 18 on Travelhour's Istanbul walking day
About Pammakaristos Church
The Pammakaristos Church, also known as the Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos, is one of the most famous Byzantine church buildings in Istanbul, Turkey, and was the last pre-Ottoman building to house the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Converted in 1591 into the Fethiye Mosque, it is today partly a museum housed in a side chapel or parekklesion. One of the most important examples of Constantinople's Palaiologan architecture, the mosque contains the largest quantity of Byzantine mosaics in Istanbul after the Hagia Sophia and The Chora.
Frequently asked
Pammakaristos Church — questions travellers ask
- How much are Pammakaristos Church tickets?
- Pammakaristos Church ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Pammakaristos Church opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Pammakaristos Church website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Pammakaristos Church?
- Pammakaristos Church is centrally located in Istanbul, Türkiye. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Pammakaristos Church worth visiting?
- Yes — The Pammakaristos Church, also known as the Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos, is one of the most famous Byzantine church buildings in Istanbul, Turkey, and was the last pre-Ottoman building to house the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
- How long do you need at Pammakaristos Church?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Pammakaristos Church, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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