Sacred Sites
Moda’s religious landscape reflects Istanbul’s multicultural history, where mosques, Greek Orthodox churches, and Latin Catholic houses of worship stand in close proximity. This list features significant sites like the 17th-century Osman Ağa Mosque and the late 19th-century Hagia Triada, known for its grand dome. Visitors can explore unique structures such as the All Saints Moda English Church, built for the Levantine community, and traditional Greek "Ayazmas" or holy springs, illustrating the district’s diverse architectural and spiritual heritage.
A Süreyya Opera House
Süreyya Opera House, also called Süreyya Cultural Center, is an opera hall located at Gen.
Cafer Ağa Mosque
A neighborhood mosque located near the bustling Kadıköy market area.
Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
A prominent late 19th-century Greek Orthodox church featuring a large central dome and twin bell towers near Bahariye Avenue.
All Saints Moda English Church
A neo-Gothic Anglican church built in 1878 to serve the local Levantine community.
Agia Efimia Greek Orthodox Church
A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Euphemia, originally dating to 1694 and rebuilt in the 1830s.
Moda Camii
A local mosque serving the residents of the central Moda neighborhood.
Church of the Assumption
A mid-19th-century French Catholic church serving the local Latin community.
H Osman Ağa Mosque
Historic mosque commissioned in 1612 by Osman Ağa and later rebuilt in 1811 by Sultan Mahmud II.
Anatolia Protestant Church
A contemporary Protestant church hosting regular services in the Moda district.
The Spring of St. Catherine
A traditional Greek Orthodox holy spring, or "Ayazma," dedicated to Saint Catherine.
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