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İznik
Nicaea, tiles and a lake
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Image courtesy of © Ahmet Kagan Hancer · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout İznik
İznik, ancient Nicaea, lies on a lake about an hour north-east of Bursa. The First Council of Nicaea met here in 325; its Roman walls and gates still stand, the church of Hagia Sophia in the centre is now a mosque, and the town gave its name to the famous Ottoman tiles, which workshops make again today.
Why it's on our list
- Council of Nicaea 325
- Tile workshops
- Lakeside
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with İznik before you go.