Christmas is being celebrated with enthusiasm in churches in Istanbul. Muslims in the city also showed an interest in the celebrations, which add another dimension to the vibrant life in Europe’s biggest city. Saint Antoine Church, located in the heart of Beyoglu, the city’s central entertainment district, attracted a large crowd for the Christmas celebrations. The church, which dates back to the 18th Century, is the largest and most popular of the Catholic churches in the city and is also a popular attraction for passing tourists.
