Ortaköy - St. Gregory Church

The St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, commonly known as the Ortaköy Armenian Church, is an Armenian Apostolic church located in the Ortaköy neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. The church is dedicated to Saint Gregory the Illuminator, who was the first patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

The church was designed by the architect D. Garabet Amira Balyan and built in the mid-19th century during the reign of Sultan Abdulmecid I. It has a unique blend of Armenian and Ottoman architectural styles, with a central dome and two minarets on either side of the main entrance. The interior of the church is richly decorated with frescoes and religious icons.

The Ortaköy Armenian Church is one of the most iconic buildings in Istanbul and has become a popular tourist attraction. It is also an important religious center for the Armenian community in Istanbul, with regular religious services held at the church.

Address: Ortaköy, Dereboyu Cd. No:76, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
District: Beşiktaş
Neighborhood: Ortaköy

20 paras 1877
Picture from Greiser Auction XX