The Highlights of Iznik: Treasures of the ancient Nicaea

· ASLAN Publishing House
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Located picturesquely on the eastern shore of Lake Iznik, the town bearing the same name might seem a backwater location with a laid-back ambience. However, the traces of mighty fortifications that greet the visitors to Iznik suggest that the town is much more than a sleepy settlement. Today's Iznik is, in fact, the ancient city called Nicaea, where the major events that shaped the future of Christianity took place. The town was once the summer residence of the Roman Emperor Constantine I the Great liked to spend the hot season because of the pleasant, mild climate.


The guidebook The Highlights of Iznik. Treasures of the ancient Nicaea starts by introducing the short history of Iznik, and then takes the readers on the journey throughout its most significant landmarks, historical buildings, and museums. The final chapter invites the visitors to step outside the mighty fortifications and discover three historical gems hidden in the countryside: an obelisk, an aqueduct, and a Byzantine bridge.The chapters about the sights of Iznik are equipped with geographical coordinates and QR codes that facilitate the sightseeing. The visit to the town will be much easier with the provided plan of the town and numerous colourful photographs offer the readers a glimpse of what's awaiting them in Iznik.


About the author

Izabela Miszzak is the editor of TurkishArchaeoNews.net website devoted to the cultural heritage of Asia Minor. She holds a master's degree in social sciences with the specialization in the sociology of culture. Izabela has authored several publications in the area of political studies and social sciences. She has written many guidebooks in Polish and English. She is also the editor of TurcjaWSandalach.pl portal for independent travellers. She lives in Poland with her husband, two kids, and a dog called Madzia.

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