Kadıköy Market Church Walk
A three-stop walk from Aya Efimia to Surp Takavor and Aya Triada, introducing Greek Orthodox and Armenian church heritage with short, sourced notes.
Walking time, step-free access and entrance locations have not been checked on site. Use the map for walking directions and confirm access before setting off.
Aya Efimia Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi — Source
Surp Takavor Ermeni Kilisesi — Source
Kadıköy Aya Triada Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi — Source
Your walk
1. Aya Efimia Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi
Dedicated to Saint Euphemia, this Greek Orthodox church is one of the historic buildings around Kadıköy’s market. The Dijital İstanbul record describes rebuilding in 1694 and enlargement in 1830.
Yasa Cad. No:27, Kadıköy, İstanbul
Plan this as an exterior stop. Entry to the grounds or building needs confirmation with the church.
2. Surp Takavor Ermeni Kilisesi
According to the Armenian Patriarchate, the church was rebuilt in stone after the 1855 fire and opened as Surp Takavor in 1858. This stop introduces the Armenian church heritage within the market area.
Plan this as an exterior stop. Entry to the grounds or building needs confirmation with the church.
3. Kadıköy Aya Triada Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi
The Istanbul Encyclopedia records that the Greek Orthodox community built Kadıköy’s Aya Triada Church in 1902. The entry describes its cross-shaped plan and dome.
Bahariye Cad., Hacı Şükrü Sokak No:17, Kadıköy, İstanbul
Plan this as an exterior stop. Entry to the grounds or building needs confirmation with the church.