Aya Nikola Greek Orthodox Church
Changes After Construction:
- The church was damaged by fire in 1782.
- The church was reopened for worship on January 21, 1830.
- The building was renewed in 1834, as indicated by the surviving inscriptions.
Prominent Features:
- The church belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Istanbul.
- The church stands within a courtyard enclosed by high walls.
- Its plan scheme is of the three-aisled basilica type; galleries are located above the aisles.
- There are twelve columns in the naos arranged in two rows; the iconostasis stands out with its rich icons.
