Max Crandale
Kariye – the “Museum in the Country”
The Kariye Museum (Chora Museum) is one of the historic showplaces of Istanbul. 80% of all foreign visitors to the city manage to get...
Ten Facts About the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey
1. Ancient Byzantine Church - The Kariye Museum, or Chora Church, was originally constructed during the 4th Century AD. It is located in the...
Before visiting Chora Museum we suggest
Before visiting the museum we suggest you wander around to prepare your spirit for that era, after visiting it have a cup of tea...
Kariye Camii is the best sample we have of late Byzantine...
Byzantine Renaissance
The Moslem followers of Mohammed the Conqueror who triumphantly stormed Constantinople in 1453 were so successful in covering up all traces of Christianity...
Chora Church, while was using as masque
Black and white photo from the era Chora Church were using as masque, 19th century