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Church of St. Polyeuctus
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.
Site Information
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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