Church of St. Mary of the Spring

The Monastery of the Mother of God at the Spring (Turkish: Balıklı Meryem Ana Rum Manastırı) is an Eastern Orthodox sanctuary in Istanbul. The present church, built in 1835, bears the same dedication as the shrine erected in this place between the end of the fifth and the beginning of the sixth century. The complex got its name from a nearby holy spring, reputed to have healing properties. For almost fifteen hundred years, this sanctuary has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Greek Orthodoxy.

Coordinates: 41° 0' 23.84" N  28° 54' 56.69" E

Photo by Sofia Siatravani

Photo by Sofia Siatravani

Photo by Sofia Siatravani

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