Helenopolis
Helenopolis is an archaeological site in Altınova İlçesi, Yalova Province. Helenopolis is situated nearby to the mosque Hersekzade Ahmet Paşa Cami, as well as near the town Altınova.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Osman Gazi Bridge.
Osman Gazi Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Glabb, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Osman Gazi Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Gulf of İzmit at its narrowest point, 2,620 m. The bridge links the Turkish city of Gebze to the Yalova Province and carries the O-5 motorway across the gulf. Osman Gazi Bridge is situated 3½ km north of Helenopolis.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Altınova and Subaşı.
Altınova
Town
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Altınova is a town in Yalova Province in the east of Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Altınova District. Its population is 9,042. The mayor is Yasemin Fazlaca. Altınova is situated 3 km south of Helenopolis.
Subaşı
Village
Subaşı is a town in the Altınova District, Yalova Province, Turkey. Its population is 8,281. It is close to Hersek Headland of Marmara Sea and has almost merged to Altınova to the east. Subaşı is situated 4½ km south of Helenopolis.
Kaytazdere
Village
Kaytazdere is a town in the Altınova District, Yalova Province, Turkey. Its population is 6,873. It is almost merged to Altınova. Distance to Yalova is 25 kilometres. Kaytazdere is situated 5 km south of Helenopolis.
Helenopolis
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Also known as: “Drepana” and “Drepanon”
- Categories: tourism, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Altınova İlçesi, Yalova Province, Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean Europe, Europe
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Latitude
40.72318° or 40° 43′ 23″ northLongitude
29.50741° or 29° 30′ 27″ eastOpen location code
8GGFPGF4+7XOpenStreetMap ID
node 1943916849OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
“Helenopolis” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ἑληνόπολις”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hersekzade Ahmet Paşa Cami and Osmangazi Köprüsü Koruma Şube Müdürlüğü.
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