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Constructed in 1348, it was the tallest structure in the city for centuries, and it still domin-
ates the skyline north of the Golden Horn. Its vertiginous upper balcony offers 360-degree
views of the city, but we're not convinced that the view (though spectacular) justifies the
steep admission cost.
CHRIST CHURCH
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| CHURCH
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(Crimean Memorial Church; 0555 810 1010; Serdar-i Ekrem Sokak 52, Galata; services 10am
Sunday; Karaköy, then funicular to Tünel)
The cornerstone of this Gothic-style Anglican
church was laid in 1858 by Lord Stratford de Redcliffe, known as 'The Great Elchi' (
elçi
meaning ambassador) because of his paramount influence in mid-19th-century Ottoman
affairs. The largest of the city's Protestant churches, it was dedicated in 1868 as the
Crimean Memorial Church and restored and renamed in the mid-1990s.
Inside, there is a painted rood screen by Scottish artist Mungo McCosh that depicts not-
able İstanbul residents (mainly expats). The church's chaplain and congregation are act-
ively involved in refugee welfare within the city.
To visit, attend the Sunday service or SMS the chaplain to organise a convenient time.
DEPO
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| CULTURAL CENTRE
cupying a former tobacco warehouse, this alternative space is operated by
Anadolu
oration, promotes cultural exchange and stimulates debates on social and political issues
relevant to Turkey, the South Caucasus, the Middle East and the Balkans. It hosts talks,
contemporary-art gallery is also located here.
GALATA MEVLEVİ MUSEUM
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| MUSEUM
9am-4.30pm Tue-Sun; Karaköy, then funicular to Tünel)
The
semahane
at the centre of this
tekke
(dervish lodge) was erected in 1491 and renovated in 1608 and 2009. It is part of a
complex including a
meydan-ı şerif
(courtyard),
çeşme
(drinking fountain),
türbesi
(tomb)
and
hamuşan
(cemetery). The oldest of six historic
Mevlevihaneleri
(Mevlevi tekkes) re-
maining in İstanbul, the complex was converted into a museum in 1946.
