Kadıköy Church · Self-guided 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.
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Yasa Cad. No:27, Kadıköy, İstanbul
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.
Plan this as an exterior stop. Entry to the grounds or building needs confirmation with the church.
Source checked: 2026-09-28 · Dijital İstanbul — Istanbul Governorship city heritage guideAccording 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.
Source checked: 2026-09-28 · Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey — historyBahariye Cad., Hacı Şükrü Sokak No:17, Kadıköy, İstanbul
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.
Plan this as an exterior stop. Entry to the grounds or building needs confirmation with the church.
Source checked: 2026-09-28 · Istanbul Encyclopedia — Kadir Has University open record