About Charax
Charax in Bithynia (Ancient Greek: Χάραξ της Βιθυνίας or Χάρακας της Βιθυνίας) was a Roman and Byzantine port town of ancient Bithynia, in what is now Turkey. It was on the north side of the Sinus Astacenus on the road between the erstwhile Eastern Roman and Byzantine capital Nicomedia and Libyssa. Stephanus of Byzantium calls it a place of great trade.
Its site is located near Hereke, in Asiatic Turkey.
This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Charax (Bithynia)
Location and Access
Charax is located in Yalova. Coordinates are 40.78898, 29.61367. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Yalova.
Places to Visit Near Charax
Religious Sites
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Historical Places
Limnae
Historical Places
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Taşköprü (Yalova)
Religious Sites
Hacı Muratlar Masjid
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Nicomedia
Historical Places
Strobilos
Historical Places in Yalova
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Yalova Atatürk Mansion
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Karakilise
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Kurşunlu Hamam
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Valide Hamamı
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Kaplıca Caddesi Fountain
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Yeni Hamam (Armutlu)
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Taş Köprü (Armutlu)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Yalova
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 40.78898, 29.61367
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