Tucked away behind a gate on one of the busiest streets in Istanbul but it's worth finding and visiting. Very peaceful and quiet.

it is located in ISTIKLAL street..famous street of istanbul..old historical church..if you go istiklal street, it is on your way..really nice structure..

St Anthony and its surrounding buildings (especially the entrance building) give you the taste of Italy in Istanbul. A moment of peace can be enjoyed here, among the typical kitsch of Roman-Catholic churches I can say so, I'm Catholic), especially kitschy at X-Mas. Many Turks...More

I was there in January 9 , so cold and snowy day but there was so crowded and full of life , beautiful decoration in the yard and lovely music

An amazing peaceful surroundings and then you take your first step and enter the church and the aura of the atmosphere takes a hold of you...sensational feeling... an experience one can never forget.

Turks are tolerant because I have not destroyed this church and this historical work. I would like to thank the people of Turkey and Turkish people. You can make a wonderful church worship.

Lovely church kind of hidden but worth a visit. enjoyed a mass in this lovely place. Beautiful grounds and great paintings.

St Anthony of Padua is a neo gothic church where Pope John XXIII preached for some years before being elected as pope. It is located at İstiklal Avenue and is regarded as an important Catholic church in Istanbul.

This is a very active place, full of life. The building is very traditional, nothing special but nothing wrong with it either. It's free to visit and everyone is welcome, and the fact that this is a Christian church in the heart of predominantly Muslim...More

Surrounded by modern buildings, spotted the church whilst looking round the shops. It's a relaxing place, very peaceful. Free to enter. The inside of the church is beautiful. 1 lira to light a candle. Amazing place.