Istanbul Aya Irini Church

istanbul Aya Irini Church Informations

The construction of the church dates back to the 320s. This is a very old work. It is known that the remains of the temples of Artemis, Aphrodite and Apollon were built in Roman times and the remains of these churches were built during the time of Constantine. It is known that the church was burned as a result of the great uprising in 532. But then it was rebuilt by Jüstinianos. It was burned in Hagia Sophia during this uprising and was built by the same ruler. This reconstruction time corresponds to 535 years.

After the conquest of istanbul within the walls of the Topkapi Palace, the church has been preserved until today. The only atelier in the Byzantine church architecture is known as Aya Irini. You can understand this from the courtyard in the middle and the surrounding outlets.

Aya Irini Church Entrance Fee 2026

It is possible to visit the church any time except Tuesday. Between 09:00 and 16:00 hours. You can buy tickets up to 16 hours. Therefore, do not stay after 16.

You can use your museum card. Or you have to pay a fee of 20 TL. You cannot use the ticket for Topkapi Palace. You have to buy two separate tickets.