Niceia
Niceia, also spelled Nicaea or Nicea, is a historic city in northwestern Anatolia, located on the southern shore of Lake İznik in present-day Bursa Province, Turkey. The name derives from the Greek Nikaia, meaning “victory.” The site is best known for its central role in early Christian history and its long-standing urban presence in the region.
Historically, Niceia rose as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Bithynia and later developed as a
Geography and economy of the area have long centered on Lake İznik, with the surrounding region supporting
Today Niceia is part of Turkey’s Bursa Province and serves as a local administrative and cultural center.