I visited a catholic Church in Istanbul which I think was near Taksim, set back form the shops, if I've got this right does anyone know this church and what its called? Thanks
2007-02-23 08:35:21 · 7 answers · asked by charl203 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Turkey
hello!
I live in istanbul,
yes we have Catolic Churche in istanbul .
name of this Catholic Churche is "St Anthony of Padua"
it is in Taksim Square on the Istiklal Street.
I am muslim but sometimes I am visiting this curhch:)
we are rich with mix-culture and mix-religional people:)
freedom of religion:) I think its great:)
This is a one more reason why I like my country.
you can check this website:
http://www.mymerhaba.com/en/main/content.asp_Q_id_E_127
p.s. we have lotsa churces in Turkey.
in istanbul, izmir, bodrum, and etc.
I hope I can help you:)
2007-02-23 20:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
I know of an Italian church in Istanbul (therefore Catholic) and did a search for that. This came up:
"The Saint Antoine Church
Located on Istiklal Street in Beyoglu, the Saint Antoine Church (San Antonio di Padova) is on the left side of the street if you are facing from Galatasaray towards Tünel. Construction began in 1906 and the church was completed in 1912. Its architect, Giulo Mongeri, who was born in Istanbul, gave it an Italian Neo-Gothic style. Today it is Istanbul'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 is on the main street between two apartments which were built to raise money for the church."
Hope that helps.
2007-02-24 22:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by fidget 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called St. Antoine. It's on Istiklal Caddesi, a pedestrian avenue heading down from Taksim. If you're headed there with a cab, ask to be dropped off by Galatasaray Lisesi, which is on a cross street with Istiklal. They have Mass in English, Italian, Turkish and Polish.
2007-02-24 14:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by YabanciKiz 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is Saint Anthony church
commonly known as St.Antoin (as said in French)
God bless you
2007-02-23 17:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by Pala Remzi 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I would try looking it up on wikipedia, there are very few Catholic churches in Istanbul - most churches there are Greek Orthodox so a Catholic one would be notable.
2007-02-23 16:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Saint Antony church.THIS IS SURE.SEARCH ALSO IN BOOKS AND YOU WILL CONFIRM IT
2007-02-24 01:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by Leonarda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Was it this one? (The first on the list, with an illustration!) http://www.mymerhaba.com/en/main/content.asp_Q_id_E_127
2007-02-23 16:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋