Lake Life Hotel

İznik is a municipality and district of Bursa Province, Turkey. Its area is 753 km2, and its population 44,236 (2022). The town is at the site of the ancient city of Nicaea, from which the modern name derives. The town lies in a fertile basin at the eastern end of Lake İznik, with ranges of hills to the north and south. As the crow flies, the town is only 90 kilometres southeast of Istanbul but by road it is 200 km around the Gulf of İzmit. It is 80 km by road from Bursa.

İznik was once an important center of the Byzantine Empire, and the town's history dates back to the 4th century BC. As you wander through the streets of İznik, you'll notice the remains of the ancient city walls and gates, which were built in the 4th century AD and still stand today.

One of the most impressive sights in İznik is the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii), which was built in the 14th century and is adorned with beautifully intricate tilework. Another must-see is the İznik Tile Works, where you can witness the traditional art of tile-making and purchase handmade pottery and tiles to take home as souvenirs.