Destination

Süryani Katolik Kilisesi

It is located on Kurtuluş caddesi in the city center of Antakya. Catholics settled in Antakya again after an interval of 600 years. The first to come here opened a church and a school for the children of Europeans; later, the French Priests who came to Antakya established a small monastery here. In 1852, they received permission from one of the sultans of the period to establish a Catholic Church, and the church was built a few years later.

Süryani Katolik Kilisesi and 4 places around it

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Highlights

  • History
  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Süryani Katolik Kilisesi sits within İskenderun, Hatay. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Hatay, 2 of them in İskenderun.

The nearest stop is Rum Katolik Kilisesi, 100 m to the northeast. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Adana – Hatay route passes 2.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Süryani Katolik Kilisesi?
It is located on Kurtuluş caddesi in the city center of Antakya. Catholics settled in Antakya again after an interval of 600 years. The first to come here opened a church and a school for the children of Europeans; later, the French Priests who came to Antakya established a small monastery here. In 1852, they received permission from one of the sultans of the period to establish a Catholic Church, and the church was built a few years later.
Where is Süryani Katolik Kilisesi?
Süryani Katolik Kilisesi is in İskenderun, Hatay.
How long does it take to visit Süryani Katolik Kilisesi?
The suggested visit time for Süryani Katolik Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Süryani Katolik Kilisesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Süryani Katolik Kilisesi; the closest are Rum Katolik Kilisesi, Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi), Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi.
Is Süryani Katolik Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Süryani Katolik Kilisesi lies 2.9 km from the Adana – Hatay route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.