A trip to the region of Fener in Istanbul will allow you to explore the rich cultural and historical past of the country. You will find the streets here replete with ancient churches and mansions that are made of wood. You will also see synagogues that were originally built in Ottoman empire. Fener is especially famous for preserving the very old cultural and religious buildings like the Bulgarian St. Stephan Church and the oldest Greek school in the country. Some other prominent landmarks to be seen here are Phanar Greek Orthodox College, Church of St. George, Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and Church of St. Mary of the Mongols.

• Tram line T4 to station Edirnekapi
• Metro lines M1A and M1B to station Ulubatli
• Ferry Haliç Hatti- kis to ferry terminal Fener