About Heraclea (Aeolis)
Heraclea or Herakleia (Ancient Greek: Ἡράκλεια), also transliterated as Heracleia, was a town of ancient Aeolis. It was opposite to Hecatonnesi. This town and the neighbouring Coryphantis are called villages of the Mytilenaeans. The town may also have carried the names Elateia, Idale, and Itale during Roman times.
Its site is located near Ayvalık, Asiatic Turkey.
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Location and Access
Heraclea (Aeolis) is located in Balıkesir. Coordinates are 39.30755, 26.68981. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Balıkesir.
Places to Visit Near Heraclea (Aeolis)
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Finger Fountain
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Ayazma Church Fountain
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Religious Sites
Hayrettin Paşa Mosque (Ayvalık)
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Hagia Triada Church, Ayvalık
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Hagia Triada Church Fountain
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Balıkesir railway station
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Cyzicus
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Bandırma railway station
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Balıkesir
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 39.30755, 26.68981
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