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Phanar Greek Orthodox College

Turkish: Özel Fener Rum Lisesi, Greek: Μεγάλη του Γένους Σχολή

This is the red-brick castle seen south of St George. Built 1881/83, it teaches the standard Turkish curriculum plus Greek language and culture, and the tower houses an observatory. No visits.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Istanbul/Historical Peninsula, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.