🏛️ Nicaea-Juliopolis
Ruins of a major Byzantine city in northwestern Turkey
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Iznik, Bursa Province, northwestern Turkey
- Founded as Nicaea in the 4th century BCE; later renamed Juliopolis under Roman rule
- Hosted the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, a foundational Christian ecumenical council
- Extensively fortified during Byzantine period; city walls partially remain
Nicaea-Juliopolis stands as one of the Eastern Roman Empire's most historically significant cities. Originally established as a Hellenistic settlement, it became a major urban and ecclesiastical center under Roman and Byzantine rule. The site remains partially inhabited and archaeologically active, with remains visible within and around the modern town of Iznik ...