Fener - Balat Walking Tour
If you are interested in visiting a functioning Byzantine church or seeing the only church in the world constructed entirely of iron and steel then do not miss this walking tour through Fener and Balat in Istanbul
The name Fener is derived from a Greek word Fanari meaning lantern or lighthouse in Turkish and this district was made up predominantly Romanic families up until the beginning of the 20th century. Today this UNESCO project filled site is known as the part of Istanbul where the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is situated. On this tour you will hear the story of Phanariotes who served as dragomans to the Ottoman government and foreign embassies.
Following the inculcated lunch , you will visit Balat which is located on the southern shores of the Golden Horn . It is one of Jewish district where the people resettled during the time of the Ottoman Empire.
We will take you through Balat where you will find yourself walking down intriguing streets , full of color and life . Synagogues, Armenian church , Byzantine remnants are all part of the adventure.
Include: Only guiding fee per group
Exclude: Transportation,tickets,lunch,tips
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