Founded in 1427 by Benedictine friars inside the Genoese walls of Galata, it is the oldest Catholic church in Istanbul still in use. After a 1686 fire the Mufti of Istanbul donated the pillars that still stand at the top of the staircase.
- Address
- Kemeraltı Cd. 11, Karaköy
- Hours
- Hours not verified
- Best time to go
- Any time · About 20 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ₺₺
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The entrance is at Kemeraltı Caddesi 11, up a staircase to a terrace.
- The Lycée Saint-Benoît, one of Istanbul's top private schools, shares the site.