Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
The Bulgarian St. Stephen Church (Bulgarian: Църква "Свети Стефан"; Turkish: Sveti Stefan Kilisesi), also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Balat, Istanbul, Turkey. It is famous for being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the Neo-Byzantine style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian Christian minority in the city.
| St. Stephen Church | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Eastern Orthodox |
| Status | Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
Shown within Istanbul Fatih | |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°01′54″N 28°56′59″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Byzantine |
| Materials | Iron, Stone |
| Website | |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Part of | Historic Areas of Istanbul |
| Criteria | Cultural: i, ii, iii, iv |
| Reference | 356 |
| Inscription | 1985 (9th Session) |
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