About Hagia Irene
Hagia Irene (Greek: Αγία Ειρήνη) or Hagia Eirene (Medieval Greek: Ἁγία Εἰρήνη Ancient Greek pronunciation: [aˈʝia iˈrini], "Holy Peace", Turkish: Aya İrini), sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It is the oldest known church structure in the city and one of only two Byzantine churches still standing in Istanbul today that were never converted into mosques, alongside the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, as it was used as an arsenal for storing weapons until the 19th century. The Hagia Irene now operates as a museum and concert hall.
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Location and Access
Hagia Irene is located in İstanbul. Coordinates are 41.00972, 28.98111. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for İstanbul.
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Quick Facts
- Province İstanbul
- Category Religious Sites
- Period 501
- Coordinates 41.00972, 28.98111
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