İstanbul'in Kiliseleri: Churches of Istanbul

They are tucked behind walls, peeking over rooftops, and sometimes just in plain sight. I've seen a lot more churches in Istanbul than expected. Of course, there are the historic churches that have been converted to mosques, or like Aya Sofya from a mosque to a museum. But here are few of the active churches that we've come across in the city:
A Greek church just behind Taksim Square

A church down the hill from Taksim that we can't find identified on our maps

A Greek church we saw on our architectural tour in Eminönü

A Gregorian Armenian church in Eminönü


Its elaborate and very European interior...

A Protestant Armenian Church (aka the American Church because it was founded by missionaries)

Check out that austere interior with countless light fixtures in the ceiling!