About Helenopolis
Helenopolis (Greek: Ἑλενόπολις) or Drepana (Δρέπανα) or Drepanon (Δρέπανον) was an ancient Thracian and later Greco-Roman and Byzantine town in Bithynia, Asia Minor, on the southern side of the Gulf of Astacus. Helenopolis has been identified with the modern village of Hersek, in the district of Altınova, Yalova Province. It is traditionally considered as the birthplace of Saint Helena.
This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Helenopolis (Bithynia)
Location and Access
Helenopolis is located in Yalova. Coordinates are 40.72000, 29.50000. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Yalova.
Places to Visit Near Helenopolis
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Limnae
Religious Sites
Religious Sites
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Taşköprü (Yalova)
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Religious Sites
Hacı Muratlar Masjid
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Strobilos
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Karakilise
Historical Places in Yalova
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Yalova Atatürk Mansion
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Nicomedia
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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 40.72000, 29.50000
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