Saint Polycarp Church, Catholic church in Konak, Turkey
Saint Polycarp Church features a rectangular basilica design with three naves, constructed primarily from stone and brick with an octagonal bell tower.
The church, established in 1625 during the Ottoman Empire, received construction permission from Sultan Suleiman I at the request of French King Louis XIII.
The interior walls display detailed frescoes created by French architect Raymond Charles Péré, depicting the life events of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna.
The church maintains regular visiting hours and stands at the intersection of Akdeniz Street and Gazi Osman Pasa Boulevard in central İzmir.
The structure underwent multiple reconstructions after earthquakes and fires, including a significant restoration in 1775 supported by French King Louis XVI.
Location: Konak
Inception: 1625
Made from material: stone, brick
Address: Akdeniz Mahallesi, Necatibey Bulvarı, No: 2, 35210 İzmir
GPS coordinates: 38.42561,27.13569
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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