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St Pierre Kilisesi

Hatay, Antakya, Turkey
Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Antakya
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites
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Ankara, Turkey
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

A lot of history at the church. Very small and simple. Easy to visit. Note visitors must be able to climb steps to visit the church. Nice views of Antakya. More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

The church is a cave church and the facade of the cave dates 1000 years after it was used by early Christians. Barnabas and Paul the Apostle from Tarsus are believed to work here for Christian community, and there the converts were called Christians for the first time in history. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

The cave church, St. Pierre has to be visited , The place is located just the outskirts of town, easy to reach if you do not have a car you can use a cab . For drivers there are plenty of directions, adequate number of signs posted . There is parking lot . I do not know how to do... More

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Crystal City, Virginia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2011
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The main thing is dont go there expecting a revolutionary experience. It is small and quite; however if you are in the area you should visit it. It cost 8 Turkish Lira per person, you can go inside and take pictures. The employees speak English and are there should you need them. It depends on how important religion is to... More

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Swindon
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2008
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St Peters church (called St Pierres locally because of the former French colonial masters) is a short, well signposted walk from the centre. It is in a beautiful; spot below a cliff. It was the site of the first Christian Cathedral (supposed to have been owned by St Luke who gave it). St Peter and St Paul preached here. You... More

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Adana, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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Kiev, Ukraine
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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Paris, France
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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Orebro, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
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Istanbul, Turkey
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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