İskenderun - Wikipedia
WebIt is on the Mediterranean coast. Located on an alluvial plain, the city was heavily damaged by powerful earthquakes in February 2023 and subsequent aftershocks, floods and fires. The city's history dates back to 333 BC, when it was founded by …
Iskenderun | Turkey, Map, & History | Britannica
Webİskenderun, seaport and chief city of İskenderun ilçe (district), Hatay il (province), southern Turkey. Located on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Iskenderun, it lies on or near the site of Alexandria ad Issum, founded to commemorate Alexander the Great’s victory over Darius III at Issus (333 bce).
İskenderun - Vikipedi
Webİskenderun (Yunanca: Αλεξανδρέττα, Aleksandretta, Türkçe karşılığı "Küçük İskenderiye"; Arapça: لواء اسكندرون, Lue İskenderun, anlamı "İskenderun Tugayı"), Hatay'ın nüfus bakımından 2. büyük ilçesidir. Nüfusu 248.335 kişidir.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Iskenderun - Tripadvisor
WebThings to Do in Iskenderun, Türkiye: See Tripadvisor's 2,178 traveler reviews and photos of Iskenderun tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Iskenderun. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Iskenderun – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebJan 5, 2024 · As with the rest of Hatay, İskenderun was under French rule for about two decades following the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. İskenderun has a population of about 250,000 people as of the early 2020s and is a major centre of heavy industry — the petrochemical plants and steelworks on the approach from the north look ...
İskenderun - Wikiwand
WebList of cities founded by Alexander the Great. İskenderun, historically known as Alexandretta and Scanderoon, is a municipality and district of Hatay Province, Turkey. Its area is 247 km2, and its population is 251,682 (2022). It is on the Mediterranean coast.
15 Spectacular Things to do in Iskenderun – you mustn’t miss
WebSep 22, 2023 · Nestled neatly between the calm waters of the Mediterranean and the rugged terrain of the Taurus Mountains, Iskenderun is a treasure trove of adventure, culture, and relaxation. There are endless possibilities for those looking to explore this enchanting city – from savoring authentic Turkish cuisine to …
Iskenderun | Encyclopedia.com
WebIskenderun (Ĭskĕn´dĕrōōn´), formerly Alexandretta (ăl´Ĭgzăndrĕt´ə), city (1990 pop. 156,198), S Turkey, on the Gulf of Alexandretta, an inlet of the Mediterranean Sea. The principal Turkish port on the Mediterranean, it has a …
Iskenderun | All About Turkey
WebThe city of Iskenderun on the eastern mediterranean part of Anatolia, Turkey. It's famous for its Kunefe dessert and oil refinery.
İskenderun | district, Turkey | Britannica
Webİskenderun, seaport and chief city of İskenderun ilçe (district), Hatay il (province), southern Turkey. Located on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Iskenderun, it lies on or near the site of Alexandria ad Issum, founded to commemorate Alexander the Great ’s victory over Darius III at Issus (333 bce ). İskenderun, Turkey.
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