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Turkey's multicultural İznik seeks recognition as UNESCO site
Haber Merkezi 15:45 August 15, 2018 Yeni Şafak
Iznik, a district of northwestern Bursa province dating back to 4th century BC, is seeking recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is significant for both Muslims and Christians, with many sites from the era of Bithynian, Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. The historic district, which is also known by its ancient name Nicaea, attracts nearly 500,000 visitors per year.