at first i didn't know what was that building but if you stand in front of it you will see how amazing is that building and that you can just stand watching how good they build it

This church is one of the 3 beautiful churches I saw in Istiklal street in Istanbul and they are easy to get there and also they are not charge you for a visit like other places in turkey...

The Triada Church, also called Hagia Triada or Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi is just off Istiklal Caddesi near Taksim square. It has a gate along a main road, the next road radiating from Taksim square but that gate seems closed most of the time. There is...More

You can see Aya Triada from the Taksim square behind the Burger king. It mostly closed but at Sunday morning possible to get inside. Very beautiful and peaceful place...

Unfortunately Istanbul doesn't seem to value this most beautiful church. It does not seem to be promoted anywhere. There is an attendant who will open it for you. Do make your presence known. You won't be disappointed.

Indeed, situated near the bustling Taksim Square and Istiklal street, the church offers an oasis of tranquility, inner peace and silence! It is an active church, where there are Orthodox services, with wonderful paintings and many icons of saints! No street noise does not spoil...More

Great location with easy access by metro and public transportation bus services from many parts of the city.Church is still under excellent conditions.Worth to visit it if you are in and around Taksim area.Recommended.

Especially moving for Orthodox Christians (Greek Orthodox) in the light of the tragic history of the area.

On Sunday 14 September 1880, on the day of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Ecumenical Patriarch Joachim III solemnly committed the inauguration of the Church. The night between 6-7 of September 1955 the Church suffer extensive damage and looting (because...More