
Hagia Irene
ChurchesUNESCOByzantine
It was built on an old pagan temple by Emperor Constantine I in the 4th century, and as the oldest church in Istanbul, it predates Hagia Sophia.The building, which was damaged in the Nika Revolt in 532, was rebuilt in 548 by Emperor Justinian.
Official Info
Opening Hours:
- Same hours as Topkapı Palace
Ticket Type:
- Separate ticket required, MuseumPass invalid-