| 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 | |
| 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.