The small, modest complex of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople (Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο Κωνσταντινουπόλεως / Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi) in Istanbul, Turkey, is widely regarded as the spiritual headquarters of the world’s Orthodox Christians.
Fener is a neighborhood on the southern shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul, nestled between Ayakapı and Balat. It’s full of charming Greek buildings and a handful of Orthodox churches.
Taksim is the heart of modern Istanbul, Turkey. It’s centered around Taksim Square and Istiklal Street in the Beyoğlu district.
Şirince is a quaint little town a short drive east of Selçuk. Although it’s become quite touristy, it still maintains an air of authenticity.
Mustafapaşa is located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. This town with Greek origins has transformed itself into a touristic destination.
Keşlik Monastery (Keşlik Manastırı) is a cave monastery complex in Cappadocia, Turkey. It sits a short drive south of Ürgüp.
Perhaps the reason the island of Heybeliada is internationally known is the controversy surrounding Halki Seminary (Θεολογική Σχολή Χάλκης), which sits on a hill just above town. It’s the main school of theology for the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Yeniköy is an affluent neighborhood and one of the most fascinating places on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Sarıyer district just north of İstinye.
