Church of Saint Peter

Museums Hatay

The Church of Saint Peter (also known as St. Peter's Cave Church and Cave-Church of St. Peter; Classical Syriac: 'ito d Mor Shem'un Kifo (romanization); Turkish: Aziz Petrus Kilisesi) near Antakya (An...

Church of Saint Peter - Hatay
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About Church of Saint Peter

The Church of Saint Peter (also known as St. Peter's Cave Church and Cave-Church of St. Peter; Classical Syriac: 'ito d Mor Shem'un Kifo (romanization); Turkish: Aziz Petrus Kilisesi) near Antakya (Antioch), is composed of a cave carved into the mountainside on Mount Starius with a depth of 13 m (42 ft.), a width of 9.5 m (31 ft.) and a height of 7 m (23 ft). The church is not to be mistaken with the former cathedral of Antioch, the church of Cassian which was also called church of St. Peter.

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Location and Access

Church of Saint Peter is located in Hatay. Coordinates are 36.20936, 36.17806. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Hatay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Church of Saint Peter is located in Hatay. Coordinates: 36.20936, 36.17806.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Hatay and visit Church of Saint Peter with a professional tour guide.

Quick Facts

  • Province Hatay
  • Category Museums
  • Coordinates 36.20936, 36.17806

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