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Golden Horn Art: Fener Houses

Golden Horn Art: Fener Houses are unique places that bring together the riches of Istanbul's cultural heritage with modern life. Thanks to the meticulous universal conservation and restoration works of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Fener Houses are adding life to the city. During the restoration and transformation process, every detail carries the mission of preserving our heritage and passing it on to future generations. 

These unique buildings have been redesigned as living spaces and exhibition galleries. Thanks to the Fener Houses, a new cultural route is being created on the coastline starting from Cibalikapı and extending to Sveti Stefan Church. This place builds bridges between the past and the present and brings together the history of Istanbul with modern art.

Located on the opposite shore of the Golden Horn, the Istanbul Art Museum contributes to this bridge with its galleries that will host contemporary art. Each of them welcomes its visitors with exhibitions consisting of original works of different artists. 

Balat and Fener Districts
  1. Introduction
  2. History of Balat and Fener
  3. St. George's Cathedral
  4. Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
  5. Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols
  6. Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
  7. Ahrida Synagogue of Istanbul
  8. Greek High School of Balat and Fener
  9. Dimitri Kantemir House Museum
  10. Colorful Houses of Balat
  11. Golden Horn Art: Fener Houses
  12. Colorful Stairs of Balat and Fener
  13. Food and Shopping
  14. Conclusion