About the Basilica of Anthony of Padua in Istanbul, Turkey:
The Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (Sent Antuan Bazilikası) is both the largest Catholic church and home of the largest Catholic congregation in Istanbul.
This church is run by Italian priests and has masses in English, Turkish, Polish and Italian.
Pope John XXIII preached here for 10 years as papal legate to Turkey.
A plaque, located near the Blessed Sacrament commemorates a Mass celebrated by Pope Paul VI in 1967.
Traveling to the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua in Istanbul, Turkey:
The historic church is located on İstiklal, now one of the busiest and most famous streets in the city.
Address: İstiklal Caddesi No:171, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
GPS coordinates: 41° 1′ 55.9740” N, 28° 58′ 36.7932” E
Tel: +90-212-244-0935 Fax: +90-212-2434009
email: info@sentantuan.com
Click here for the official website of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua in Istanbul, Turkey. (Mass schedule in English, the rest of the site is in Turkish).