Лучшие достопримечательности И́зникского района

İznik Essentials

İznik, formerly Nicaea, preserves layers of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage within its ancient lakeside walls. This selection features the 4th-century Hagia Sophia, site of the Second Council of Nicaea, and the 14th-century Green Mosque, renowned for its turquoise tilework. The list includes the Roman theatre, the Nilüfer Hatun soup kitchen museum, and the excavation sites of historic tile kilns. Also featured are the submerged Byzantine basilica in Lake İznik and monumental tombs reflecting the city's religious significance.