The Saint Antoine Church is located on Istiklal Street in Beyoglu, Istanbul. The construction began on August 23rd, 1906 and it was completed and opened to service in 1912. Its architect is Giulio Mongeri, who was born in Istanbul. The church which was governed by Italian priests is the greatest Catholic Church in Istanbul with the biggest number of congregation. It was openned to service on February 15th, 1912.
The Saint Antoine Church, one of the prominent Catholic Churches in Istanbul, was built in Neogothic style and Latin Cross shape with 20X50 m. The walls of the church were covered with mosaic tiles up until certain level and the outer facade of the building are made from bricks.
Photo By Niyazi Ugur Genca
The entrance of the church is on the main street between two apartments which were built to raise money for the church. It is entered to the courtyard from the entrance door and the width of the facade of the structure looking onto the Istiklal Steet is about 38 m.
The Saint Antoine Church is a beautiful sample of tolerance and religious acceptance and it is also one of the largest Catholic churches with the busiest congregation in Istanbul.
Mon, Jul 13, 2009
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