Discover the stunning St. Stephen’s Church, a remarkable example of 19th-century prefabricated cast iron architecture in Istanbul! Completed in 1898, this unique structure represents the aspirations of the Bulgarian national awakening and was the first to serve the Bulgarian Orthodox community as an independent entity. 🛠️ Designed by the talented Hovsep Aznavur, the church’s framework is made entirely of steel, with intricate Neo-Gothic and Neo-Baroque influences. It’s a testament to innovation

Discovering the Catholic church of Santa Maria Draperis, important for historical reasons. Built in 1584, it is one of the oldest parishes in Istanbul. The building is located in the Beyoğlu district, at number 215 İstiklal Caddesi, at the bottom of a staircase, protected by an artistic gate. | Visit Istanbul

Hidden on the Golden Horn sits St. Stephen Church, the famous “Iron Church” of Istanbul. Built in Austria in 1871, every wall and spire arrived here as prefabricated cast-iron plates, then bolted together on the waterfront. Step inside to admire its golden icons and stained glass, and feel the floor vibrate when a ferry passes—the whole structure is metal! A quiet reminder that Istanbul is a city where even the churches travel. | Visit Istanbul