Soğuksu in Alaşehir, Manisa, Turkey — West Asia or Southeast Europe
St. Jean Kilisesi
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 16, 2018
1. St. Jean Kilisesi Marker
St. Jean Church
(CA: A.D: 600)
St. Jean Kilisesi
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 38° 20.958′ N, 28° 31.061′ E. Marker is in Alaşehir, Manisa. It is in Soğuksu. Marker is on İsmet Paşa Caddesi just west of Atatürk Cd., on the left when traveling west. This marker is on the south side of the road, in the grounds of the ruins of St. Jean Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: İsmet Paşa Cd No:114, Alaşehir, Manisa 45600, Turkey. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Yildirim Beyazit Mosque (1390 - 1400 AD) (a few steps from this marker).
More about this marker. This marker is situated in a small archaeological park that helps to preserve the ruins of the ancient church building named St. Jean Church. This church was built for the church community that once lived in the city that was once named Philadelphia. Some 500 years earlier, the church in Philadelphia wasn't a building, but rather, it was a body of believers, and this church
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 16, 2018
2. St. Jean Kilisesi Marker
A more distant view of the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 16, 2018
3. St. Jean Kilisesi Marker
Distant view of the marker, up against a modern day structure, at the edge of the archaeological park's property line.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 16, 2018
4. St. Jean Kilisesi Marker
Archaeological park visitors walking amongst the ruins of the St. Jeans Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
