Bona Ventura

İstiklal / Beyoğlu · Istanbul

Santa Maria Draperis

Meryem Ana Draperis Kilisesi

Place of worshipLocal favourite

A Franciscan church whose parish dates to 1678, hidden below İstiklal Caddesi at the bottom of a steep staircase. Its miraculous icon of the Virgin, rescued from every fire, still adorns the main altar.

Address
İstiklal Cd. 215, Beyoğlu
Hours
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Best time to go
Any time · About 15 min
Price
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Good to know

  • Look for the neoclassical gate with a statue of the Virgin at İstiklal Caddesi 215 and walk down the steps.
  • Franciscan friars say daily masses in Italian and a Sunday mass in Spanish.

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