81K views · 2.6K reactions | Hidden on the Golden Horn sits St. Stephen Church, the famous “Iron Church” of Istanbul. Built in Austria in 1871, every wall and spire arrived here as prefabricated cast-iron plates, then bolted together on the waterfront. Step inside to admire its golden icons and stained glass, and feel the floor vibrate when a ferry passes—the whole structure is metal! A quiet reminder that Istanbul is a city where even the churches travel. | Visit Istanbul | Facebook