Chora Museum Istanbul

Chora Museum, also known as the Church of the Holy Redeemer in Chora, is a historic Byzantine structure in Istanbul’s Edirnekapı district. Originally a church, it later served as a mosque, then a museum, and has recently resumed its function as a mosque. It is world-renowned for its exceptional 14th-century mosaics and frescoes, illustrating scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. The church’s parekklesion, narthex, and domed spaces showcase the artistry of Late Byzantine religious art. Although now an active mosque, non-Muslim visitors can still view preserved sections of the mosaics, especially in the outer narthex.