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Church of Saint Mary Draperis, Istanbul

Beyoğlu, Turkey · built 1769

Saint Mary Draperis (Santa Maria Draperis, Meryem Ana Draperis Latin Katolik Kilisesi) is a Catholic church in Istanbul, important for historical reasons. Established in 1678, the church is one of the most ancient Catholic parishes of Istanbul. 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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