Crimea Memorial Church

Located one block away from the lower end of Istiklal, Christ Church is situated on a peaceful street amongst an assortment of colorful apartments.  The lush garden, contained within the outer walls of the Anglican establishment, adds to the natural beauty of the site.

Although the church has only been open since 1991, its chaplaincy has been based on various sites close to the current location as far back as 1582.  The narrow, tall interior of the nave features an umber- and black-checkered floor, simple wooden chairs with cushions, and a side chamber with a baptismal fountain.  There are four arches impressed into the sidewalls of the nave, each adorned with three columns of stained glass and five support columns.

The altar, separated from the rest of the nave by a decorated choir screen, is dimly lit by a rose window on the front wall.  A beautiful pulpit, featuring white, red, and blue-green shades of marble, stands in front of the altar.  Christ Church was constructed as a memorial to those who died in the Crimean War.  It is respected as a source of hospitality for homeless refugees today.