Iznik - Turkey
Iznik derives from the former Greek name Nicaea. Famous as the site of the first and second Ecumenical Councils of Nicaea in the early history of the history of the Christian church. the nature of christ was decided at these councils. Also known for the Nicene Creed. Also famous for pottery particularly during the 17th century Ottoman period. Ruins of the Istanbul gate
Picture No
10270374
Media ID
46557774
Size
4685px x 3068px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1930s
