Church of the Holy Apostles Istanbul, Turkey

Church
The Ascension of Christ, with a depiction of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople, 12th century. From an illuminated manuscript of sermons of the monk John of Kokkinobaphos on the Virgin Mary. Bilbiothèque nationale de France, MS Grec 1208, folio 3. all photos →

Built by Constantine the Great to contain his tomb and the relics of the Twelve Apostles, and rebuilt by renowned architects under Justinian, this important church was the resting place of several Byzantine emperors and saints.

Location map of Church of the Holy Apostles, Istanbul, Turkey. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Church of the Holy Apostles, Istanbul, Turkey. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Istanbul, Turkey
Coordinates
41.0198450° N, 28.9502940° E map · aerial
Date(s)
330

Article Info

Page Title
Church of the Holy Apostles
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 30, 2023