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Kariye Mosque: Skip The Line Ticket

View intricate mosaics and observe detailed frescoes

Opening hours

Kariye Mosque

Wednesday
09:00:00 - 18:00:00
Thursday
09:00:00 - 18:00:00
Friday
Saturday
09:00:00 - 18:00:00
Sunday
09:00:00 - 18:00:00
Monday
09:00:00 - 18:00:00
Tuesday
09:00:00 - 18:00:00

Included

  • Skip-the-line entry
  • Audio guide

Visit Chora (Kariye) Mosque, an important landmark in Istanbul's Edirnekapı neighborhood of Fatih, with roots dating back to the 6th century.

This site blends Byzantine art with Ottoman influences. Originally a church, then a museum, and now a mosque, Chora (Kariye) features detailed mosaics and frescoes that depict stories from ancient history.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985, it offers a unique look into cultural and artistic evolution in Istanbul.
  • Turkish citizens and Muslim foreigners visiting for worship can enter the mosque free of charge
  • Please keep your ticket with you during your visit and present it to officials when requested
  • Bring a valid passport or ID card for children
  • Dress code: Adherence to the mosque’s dress code is mandatory to enter. Headscarves and full coverings for knees and shoulders (and hair for women) can be purchased at the ticket booth if needed.
  • Mobile phones: Please set your mobile phone to silent and only use it in designated areas for informational purposes
Kariye Mosque
Derviş Ali, Kariye Cami Sk. No:18, 34087, Istanbul
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    Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

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  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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