About Astacus in Bithynia
Astacus (Greek Ἀστακός Βιθυνίας) is an ancient city in Bithynia; it was also called Olbia . Its site is located near the modern Başiskele.
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Location and Access
Astacus in Bithynia is located in Kocaeli. Coordinates are 40.71456, 29.92879. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Kocaeli.
Places to Visit Near Astacus in Bithynia
Historical Places
Ağa Çeşmesi
Başiskele
5.2 km
Museums
5.2 km
Historical Places
Kocaeli Halkevi Building
İzmit
5.3 km
Religious Sites
İzmit Yalı Mosque
İzmit
5.3 km
Historical Places
5.3 km
Historical Places
Sumerbank Fountain
İzmit
5.3 km
Religious Sites
Fevziye Mosque
İzmit
5.3 km
Historical Places
Soydan Mansion
İzmit
5.4 km
Historical Places in Kocaeli
Historical Places
Gebze railway station
Gebze 1873
Historical Places
Kaiser II. Wilhelm Mansion
Körfez 1884
Historical Places
Hereke railway station
Körfez 1873
Historical Places
Portakal Hafız Mansion
İzmit
Historical Places
Hereke Castle
Körfez
Historical Places
Süleyman Paşa Baths
İzmit
Historical Places
Historical Places
Büyükderbent railway station
Kartepe 1891
Frequently Asked Questions
Astacus in Bithynia is located in Kocaeli. Coordinates: 40.71456, 29.92879.
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 Kocaeli and visit Astacus in Bithynia with a professional tour guide.
Quick Facts
- Province Kocaeli
- Category Historical Places
- Period MÖ 712
- Coordinates 40.71456, 29.92879
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