Saint Stephen’s Bulgarian Orthodox Church

About

The world's only church made entirely of iron.

Why go

• Feels like stepping back to the late 1800s
• Serene atmosphere that truly makes you feel as if you’ve time-traveled

Must try

• See the famous Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
• Visit the unique Bulgarian Iron Church
• Church made entirely of IRON
• Historic Bulgarian Orthodox church made of iron
• Unique church

Pro tips

• Go early for a quiet experience
• Take the T5 tram to Fener station
• Explore Balat & Fener with a proper route
• Visit early hours for a quiet experience
• Early hours recommended for a quiet experience

Good to know

• Not allowed to take photos inside
• Photo taking limited during prayer times
• Staff can be rude

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (2872 reviews)

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