Monastery of the Transfiguration, Kinaliada

Monastery of the Transfiguration
The Monastery viewed from the South
Monastery of the Transfiguration
40°54′21″N 29°03′01″E / 40.905869°N 29.050243°E / 40.905869; 29.050243
Location	Kınalıada, Istanbul
Country	Turkey
Denomination	Greek Orthodox
Architecture
Style	Byzantine
Completed	circa 1070-1080s
Administration
Metropolis	Patriarchate of Constantinople

The Monastery of the Transfiguration, known locally as Hristo [Christ] Monastery, is a prominent Greek Orthodox monastery that has served the Greek Orthodox community of Constantinople (modern Istanbul) since the time of the Byzantine Empire. The monastery is located on the island of Kınalıada, one of the Prince Islands in the Sea of Marmara. It is situated on one of the highest peaks on the island called Hristo Peak (93 meters), which is named after the Monastery. The Monastery is especially known as a destination for exiled Byzantine Emperors in the 11th century.