Saint Polycarp Church, Izmir (must see)

Saint Polycarp Church is a very important tourist attraction and a place of pilgrimage for Catholics. The church is also one of the oldest in the city as it was built in 1625. Since that time, Saint Polycarp Church has been renovated several times, mostly due to destruction from earthquakes and fires. The church was dedicated to Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna as well as a very important martyr of the Catholic Church.

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Sight Name: Saint Polycarp Church
Sight Location: Izmir, Turkey (See walking tours in Izmir)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Izmir, Turkey

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles

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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles