Google and Real Turkey

Özel Arama
I am a citizen of Istanbul and you can find my recommendations regarding what you should do during your stay at Istanbul.

You know, most of the tourists just visit the most popular places and return to their countries without experiencing the real city life.

The objective of my blog is to help you to see the real city life in Istanbul.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Saint Antoine's Church in Istanbul

Saint Antoine's Church is one of the most beautiful churches in Istanbul.

"Saint Antoine's Church"
Photo owner: Kıvanç



Located in İstiklal Street in Beyoglu, the Saint Antoine Church is on the left side of the street if you are facing from Galatasaray towards Tunel.

Construction began in 1906 and the church was completed in 1912. Its architect, Giulo Mongeri, who was born in İstanbul, gave it an Italian Neo-Gothic style. Today it is İstanbul's largest church with the busiest congregation and is run by Italian priests. The Church was built in a courtyard. The entrance of the church in on the main street between two apartments which were built to earn money for the church.

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