chora is like an art history book almost come to life. stunning. as it is out in edirnikape in fatih next to the city gates it is not as heavily visited as the other sights are in sultanahmet. while you are there be sure to climb around on the old city wall nearby - great views! More

off the beaten path but well worth a visit. Outstanding mosaics, beautiful atmosphere. More

A bit tricky to get to (we took a bus, but it's not obvious where to get off or what to do after you do) but worth seeing if you have the time. The mosaics are quite astonishing and largely well preserved. The audio guide gives detailed descriptions of what you are seeing. There is a smart restaurant next door... More

This a is a wonderful church with the most wonderful mosaics and paintings. A real must. Quite hard to get to. More

Unbelievably well preserved! The staff was friendly and helpful! I wished they had the lower section open to the public. More

Everywhere you go in Istanbul, former byzantine churches have been converted into mosques under Ottoman rule. Usually all anthropomorphic decoration has been erased, but Chora remains a church and has retained many of its original and fabulous mosaics. One can only imagine the wealth of art and culture that has been wantonly destroyed everywhere else! An absolute must-see. More

The actual name is Kariye museum of Saint Saviour in Chora The church dates from the 11th century and here you will see some of the finest Byzantine mosaics and frescoes The journey to reach this site is about a 30 minute tram trip followed by a 10 minute walk along the old city walls More

Worth a visit if you are into ancient church history especially to see the mosaics but there are similiar mosiacs in the Hagia Sophia museum. More

very comfortable athmosphere and stunning mosaics that prove that Istanbul's architecture is one of the most amazing ones in the world, especially with this religious site! More