Church of St. Mary Draperis, Istanbul
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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.
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Church of Saint Mary Draperis | |
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Meryem Ana Draperis Kilisesi | |
41°01′49″N 28°58′33″E | |
Location | Beyoğlu, Istanbul |
Country | Turkey |
Denomination | Catholic |
History | |
Dedication | Saint Mary |
Architecture | |
Groundbreaking | 1678 |
Completed | 1769 |
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The edifice lies in Istanbul, in the district of Beyoğlu, at 215, Istiklal Caddesi,[1] (the ancient Grande Rue de Pera), at the bottom of a steep staircase, which is protected by an artistic fence.