Olba
Olba or Olbe (Ancient Greek: Ὄλβη; Turkish: Oura) was an ancient city and bishopric in the Roman province of Isauria, in present-day southern Turkey. It is included in the Catholic Church's list of Latin titular sees.
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- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Silifke, Mersin
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Hellenistic–Roman
Through time
The story
Olba or Olbe was an ancient city and bishopric in the Roman province of Isauria, in present-day southern Turkey. It is included in the Catholic Church's list of Latin titular sees.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Kule
- Su kemeri
- Necropolis
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
Discoveries from Olba
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