Üsküdar - St. Charles Church
Church or Organization Info
Üsküdar St. Charles Church, also known as the Church of San Carlo or Saint Charles Borromeo Church, is a Catholic church located in Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 19th century by the local Italian community, who were predominantly merchants and traders.
The church was designed by the Italian architect Giulio Mongeri and completed in 1846. It is a prime example of neo-classical architecture, with its grand façade featuring two bell towers and a portico supported by six Doric columns.
During World War II, the church was used as a soup kitchen to provide food for the poor and homeless. In the 1950s, it was restored and reopened for religious services.
The church was designed by the Italian architect Giulio Mongeri and completed in 1846. It is a prime example of neo-classical architecture, with its grand façade featuring two bell towers and a portico supported by six Doric columns.
During World War II, the church was used as a soup kitchen to provide food for the poor and homeless. In the 1950s, it was restored and reopened for religious services.
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“Üsküdar - St. Charles Church,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 27, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1410.