Church of St. Mary Draperis, Istanbul
Saint Mary Draperis (Italian: Santa Maria Draperis, Turkish: Meryem Ana Draperis Latin Katolik Kilisesi) is a Catholic church in Istanbul, important for historical reasons. Established in 1584, the church is one of the most ancient Catholic parishes of Istanbul.
| Church of Saint Mary Draperis | |
|---|---|
Meryem Ana Draperis Kilisesi | |
the entrance of the Church | |
Church of Saint Mary Draperis Location in Istanbul | |
| 41°01′49″N 28°58′33″E | |
| Location | Beyoğlu, Istanbul |
| Country | Turkey |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1678 |
| Completed | 1769 |
The edifice lies in Istanbul, in the district of Beyoğlu, at 215, Istiklal Caddesi, (the ancient Grande Rue de Pera), at the bottom of a steep staircase, which is protected by an artistic fence.
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