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Saint Antoine: The Greatest Catholic Church in Istanbul

The wanderer from different religions or sects came to Istabul wondering about the Saint Antoine Church , which had not a very flamboyant entrance. Now that we have briefly reviewed the history of the church, and then let's examine its architectural features. The Location of Saint Antoine Church Saint Antoine Church is located on Istiklal street in Beyoğlu, on the left side of Galatasaray High School's road to Tunnel. At the beginning of the 1230's the priests built their church in the name of St. Francis of Assisi. This architectural masterpiece was recognized as the Hagia Sophia of the Latin at that time. In the 1300s, the priests, who were removed from the first churches of the Greek part, joined their brothers in St. Francis in Galata. The Church of St. Francis, who fled twice in the fires of 1639 and 1660, and rebuilt, survived a miracle from the fire of 1696, swallowing all around. Mustafa II. turned to the mausoleum as a result of her mother's pressure...

St. Irene: The First Church of Istanbul

St. Irene Church is both the first church and the first museum of Istanbul! The name of the Hagia Irini comes from the name of Hagia Eirene (Aziz İren) which means "Sacred Peace". Let's take a look at the legendary history and architectural structure of this mosque, which has a history of about 2,500 years. The influence of Saint Iren on Rome It is a young woman named Penelope who gave the name to the St. Irene Church . According to the legend, like many other Romans, she came to Constantinople at the time when Great Constantine rebuilt the city as a capital. Penelope, a faithful Christian, endeavors to introduce the people of Rome to Jesus. However, the pagan Romans who refuse this do various denials to the woman to deny Mother Mary and to be subject to Paganism. First they throw her to a well filled with snakes, but the snakes do not go to it overnight. Then they accuse the woman with witchcraft. Finally they tie her to horses and drift for hours... The Romans...

Places to Visit in Pamukkale

Pamukkale is home to a miraculous formation of nature as well as an admirable history. I have compiled places for you in Pamukkale . Travertines of Pamukkale The Pamukkale Travertines , which is the symbol of Denizli and visited by many tourists from Turkey and abroad every year, are the rock formations which are formed by chemical reaction end precipitation. When the thermal water in the region meets the air, calcium carbonate deposits on the rocks and creates a unique cottony appearance of the travertines. Pamukkale Travertines were taken to the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Antique Pool The ancient pool , is known as a healing place since ancient times. its healing water, is able to cure many diseases such as heart disease, arteriosclerosis, rheumatism, blood pressure, rickets etc. Hierapolis Ancient City Hierapolis Ancient City which was founded by Eumenes, is known as "Holy City" in the world of archeology because of its many religious structures. F...