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Church of St. Polyeuctus

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Church of St. Polyeuctus

Church of St. Polyeuctus is a ruined Byzantine church located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 6th century AD by Anicia Juliana, a Roman imperial princess and the daughter of the Western Roman Emperor Olybrius. The church is dedicated to Saint Polyeuctus.

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Country: Turkey

District: Istanbul Province

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 6th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Byzanytine

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Byzantine Monuments

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Elevation: 34 m

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