Eskihisar, Denizli

Summary

Eskihisar is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Merkezefendi, Denizli Province, Turkey.[1][2] Its population is 3,705 (2022).[3] The village is 5 kilometers from the city of Denizli.

Eskihisar
Eskihisar is located in Turkey
Eskihisar
Eskihisar
Location in Turkey
Eskihisar is located in Turkey Aegean
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Eskihisar
Eskihisar (Turkey Aegean)
Coordinates: 37°49′19″N 29°6′23″E / 37.82194°N 29.10639°E / 37.82194; 29.10639
CountryTurkey
ProvinceDenizli
DistrictMerkezefendi
Population
 (2022)
3,705
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

Near the village are the ruins of the ancient city of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. The name eski hisar means "old fortress" in Turkish.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Mahalli İdareler" (in Turkish). Merkezefendi District Government. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Türk Dil Kurumu (Turkish Language Foundation). Büyük Türkçe Sözlük (Large Turkish Dictionary) Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013. 6 February 2011.

External links edit

  •   Eskihisar travel guide from Wikivoyage