Churches
Istanbul is rich of churches contrary to the common idea. Just after the First World War, there were even more churches than mosques. There are lots of Armenian churches in Istanbul. Most of them belongs to the Gregorian community. There are also 6 Katholic and 2 Protestant churches.There are also many churches that are not in use today. Some of them are converted to mosques. The architecture of Armenian churches slightly differs from those of Greeks and can be distinguished. Due to the official restrictions in Ottoman period, it was impossible to build large and attractive churches, so the main aim of both Greek and Armenian churches was to fullfil the needs only. The style and fashion were not important. It's why the inside views of the churches are more and more beautiful than the outside. Here are a few examples of Armenian churches of Istanbul. I have the pictures of all the Armenian churches in Istanbul. So if you want the picture of a specific church, please write to me and I'll even upload or post to you.
Kumkapi Surp Asdvadzadzin
Uskudar Surp Garabed
Uskudar Surb Hac
Samatia Katholic Church
Samatia Surp Agop
Yenikoy Surp Asdvadzadzin
Kuzguncuk Church
Kadikoy Surp Tekavor
Gedikpasa Protestant Church
Buyukdere Katholic Church
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