The Church of St. Anthony of Padua, colloquially referred to as Sent Antuan Kilisesi, is the largest Catholic church in Istanbul and a significant symbol of the city’s diverse cultural past. Located on the vibrant İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu area, it exemplifies the impact of the Italian community in Istanbul throughout the late 19th […]

The Patriarchal Cathedral Church of St. George, located in Istanbul’s lively Fener district, represents the Eastern Orthodox Church’s theological tradition and spiritual authority. This historic landmark, which serves as the primary cathedral of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, has long been the center of the Christian Orthodox community. The church, with its modest façade and […]

The Church of St. George (Aya Yorgi Church) stands as a light of spirituality, history, and folklore on the tallest hill of Büyükada, Istanbul’s largest Princes’ Island. According to patriarchal documents, it began in 1751 with the construction of a tiny, two-story structure. This simple structure included a chapel, a small church, and a private […]