Ancient Nicaea – ( Iznik ), Türkiye

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Walking through Iznik, formerly known as Nicaea, a town steeped in history located in the province of Bursa, Türkiye. Once a major center of the Byzantine Empire, Nicaea is best known for hosting the First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils, pivotal events in early Christian history.

Founded in the 4th century BC, Nicaea played a strategic role throughout Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman times. Surrounded by ancient city walls and four monumental gates, the town still preserves impressive traces of its glorious past.

In this video, you'll see:

The ancient city walls and Roman gates
The remains of the Hagia Sophia of Nicaea, where the Second Council took place
The Green Mosque (Yesil Camii), a masterpiece of early Ottoman architecture
The impressive Ancient Theatre
The calm shores of Lake Iznik, offering stunning views and serenity

Iznik is a living museum, where every street whispers stories of emperors, theologians, and artisans. Walk with me through this historic gem and experience the blend of ancient and modern life in one of Türkiye’s most culturally significant towns.

00:00 View of Iznik from up on the mountains
00:09 The Iznik lake shore
00:17 One of the multiple olives trees plantations within the city itself
00:35 The Roman Theatre
01:10 İstanbul Gate
01:21 Yenişehir Gate
01:32 Kız Kulesi
01:45 Northwest city walls
02:14 İstanbul Gate
02:25 Lefke Gate
03:04 Walking downtown
03:28 Mahmut Çelebi Cami
03:34 The baths
03:45 Hagia Sophia Mosque
04:36 Walking downtown
04:58 Iznik Turkish Islamic Arts Museum
05:10 Şeyh Kutbuddin Türbesi
05:16 Walking by a random street
05:30 Halil Hayrettin Paşa Cami
05:40 Süleyman Paşa Madrasa