G�lc�k
Turkey · KocaeliTR
Port town of ancient Bithynia
Eribolum, Eribolon, Eribolus, Eribolos (Ἐρίβωλος), or Eriboia (Ἐριβοία) was a port town of ancient Bithynia, on the Sinus Astacenus near Nicomedia. It appears in the Tabula Peutingeriana under the name of Eribulo, south of the bay of Astacus, with the numeral XII, and north of Nicaea; the figure of a house in the Tabula indicates a town, perhaps with warm springs. It is Hyribolum in the Jerusalem Itinerary. Cassius Dio speaks of it as a naval station opposite to Nicomedia. After the Battle of Antioch, the Roman emperor Macrinus fled to Eribolum seeking passage westwards while avoiding the large port of Nicomedia whose governor was in favour of the emperor Heliogabalus.
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- 40.703, 29.872
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of G�lc�k
Travellers heading to Kocaeli, Turkey will find G�lc�k, a destination. What stands out most: nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in G�lc�k
Nature in G�lc�k
(1)On the nature side, G�lc�k offers Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from G�lc�k's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
G�lc�k is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Kocaeli and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near G�lc�k that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is G�lc�k known for?
- G�lc�k, in Kocaeli, Turkey, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in G�lc�k?
- Recorded activities in G�lc�k include Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is G�lc�k located?
- G�lc�k is located in Kocaeli, Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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