← Fatih district guide

Fener

Istanbul neighbourhood guide · Fatih · European side · Updated 2026

The historic Greek Orthodox quarter next to Balat, home to the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the red-brick Phanar Greek College.

What to see

• The Ecumenical Patriarchate
• The red Phanar Greek College
• Golden Horn shore walks

Where it is

Fener is a neighbourhood of Fatih, on the European side of Istanbul. Buy an İstanbulkart for the metro, tram, ferries and buses to reach it.

See it live

Check Fatih live on the City OS map for current traffic, weather and the nearest transit around Fener.