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08/10/2025
During the 19th century, St. Mary Draperis stood as one of the most prestigious Catholic churches in Istanbul — a spiritual and cultural hub for the city’s diverse communities. Back in 1803, its congregation included around 470 Levantines, along with Arab Catholics from Aleppo and Armenian Catholics, all gathering under its elegant dome.
Visiting today, you can still feel echoes of that vibrant, multicultural past — a quiet reminder of how Istanbul has always been a meeting point of faiths, languages, and traditions.
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Istanbul is where East meets West — a city of history, culture, and endless energy by the Bosphorus.
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Soaring above Fethiye was unreal — the turquoise sea, the mountain breeze, and total silence mid-air. An unforgettable moment from the sky. 🪂✨
Volar sobre Fethiye fue irreal: el mar turquesa, la brisa de la montaña y un silencio total en el aire. Un momento inolvidable desde el cielo. 🪂✨
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