Pompeiopolis

Historical Places Kastamonu

Pompeiopolis (Greek: Πομπηιούπολις, city of Pompeius) was a Roman city located in Paphlagonia, identified in the early 19th century with the ruins of Zımbıllı Tepe, located near Taşköprü, in the Black...

Pompeiopolis - Kastamonu
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About Pompeiopolis

Pompeiopolis (Greek: Πομπηιούπολις, city of Pompeius) was a Roman city located in Paphlagonia, identified in the early 19th century with the ruins of Zımbıllı Tepe, located near Taşköprü, in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The exact location is 40km north-east of Kastamonu and a short distance across the river from modern Taşköprü, in the valley of the Gök River (Greek: Αμνίας, Amnías). The borders of Pompeiopolis reached the Küre mountains to the north, the Ilgaz mountains to the south, the Halys river to the east and the Pınarbaşı valley to the west.

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Location and Access

Pompeiopolis is located in Kastamonu. Coordinates are 41.97806, 33.76139. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Kastamonu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pompeiopolis is located in Kastamonu. Coordinates: 41.97806, 33.76139.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Kastamonu and visit Pompeiopolis with a professional tour guide.

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