St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral, Istanbul

Name: St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

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St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral, Istanbul

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The St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral also called Surp Asdvadzadzin, or the Armenian Catholic Cathedral of Istanbul is a cathedral belonging to the Armenian Catholic Church, which follows the Armenian rite and is in full communion with the Pope. It is located in Istanbul, the largest city in the Eurasian country of Turkey. It is not to be confused With the other two Catholic cathedrals in that same locality, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, which follows the Latin Rite, and the cathedral of the Greek Catholic rite. ()

Coordinates: 41°2'41"N, 29°0'18"E

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Beşiktaş (Sınanpaşa)Istanbul Turkey

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St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolmabahçe Palace, Yıldız Palace, Dolmabahçe Mosque, Yıldız Parkı.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Sinan Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Ertuğrul Tekke Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Tomb of Hayreddin Barbarossa, Istanbul (6 min walk), Naval Museum, Istanbul (7 min walk).

How to get to St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Mary of Sakızağaç Cathedral:

Bus

Beşiktaş Meydan • Lines: 43R, 559C (4 min walk)
Beşiktaş İskele (5 min walk)

Ferry

Beşiktaş (9 min walk)
Kabataş (26 min walk)

Aerialway

Maçka • Lines: TF1 Maçka - Taşkışla (15 min walk)
Taşkışla • Lines: TF1 Maçka - Taşkışla (20 min walk)

Metro

Osmanbey • Lines: M2 (28 min walk)

Tram

Taksim • Lines: Taksim - Tünel Nostaljik Tramvay, Tünel - Taksim Nostaljik Tramvay (31 min walk)
Stop • Lines: T1 (31 min walk)