St. Antoine Church
St. antoine church, situated on istiklal street, is a silent and tranquil shelter where people from everywhere in istanbul make wishes and light candles.
St. antoine church, situated on istiklal street, is a silent and tranquil shelter where people from everywhere in istanbul make wishes and light candles.
-St. Antoine Church is located on the left as you head towards Tunel from Galatasaray. The building is a creation by Giulio Mongeri. The church was located in Azapkapı before, built by monks of the Franciscan order.
-A wooden church was destroyed in a fire in 1699. In 1762 the Catholic Franciscan Church was built on the land of the French Embassy but it was demolished because it blocked the path of a tram.
-St. Antoine Church and its premises were then rebuilt in 1912on the area where the “Concordia Theater an Garde” had existed.
-The Catholic Church has the largest Christian community in Istanbul and the believers of every kind of religion visit it frequently.
-Although the name of the church is “Saint Antoine” in French, it is also called “St. Antoine” since Italian priests administer it.
Turkish dishes stand out among the dishes in the world cuisine both for their taste and have been popular for many years. Due to its location, Turkey has been a common center where many nations have lived together throughout history and where cultures have intertwined. Therefore, a synthesis of culture had been formed in this environment, and the food culture of the Turks has become quite diverse over time. And today, we will take a closer look at döner, or Turkish sub.
PTT is a functional, historically old, and experienced post office in Turkey that has been functioning for over a hundred years. It surely will comply with all the reasons you wish to use it. A postcard or a parcel you would like to send locally or back home, you can take them to PTT and get them all done in one place. It still has its first building standing strong in the heart of the city. You can see all the old uniforms and bits of knowledge in the building that is now being used as a museum. The architectural design itself is also known for being durable. It is one of the beautiful corners of Istanbul that you should definitely see.
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