İznik Travel Guide & Places to Visit

M.S. Iznik Hagia Sophia, which was built in the center of the ancient city of Nikaia in the 4th century, hosted the 7th Ecumenical Council that changed the history of Christianity in 787, and was converted into a mosque by Orhan Gazi in 1331, is the common heritage of the civilizations of two worlds.

B.C. The 4,970-meter-long Iznik Walls with 114 towers, built in the 4th century, and the three-eyed monumental Lefke Gate in the style of a Roman triumphal arch; It is the most complete defense system of Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman military architecture that has survived in the world.

Freshly caught giant catfish from historical Lake İznik, marinated in extra virgin olive oil and bay leaves, then charbroiled over open charcoal. Served with fish soup and crisp local greens.