Plotinopolis
Greece /
Evros /
Didimytikhon /
World
/ Greece
/ Evros
/ Didimytikhon
, 1 km from center (Διδυμότειχον)
World / Turkey / Edirne
place with historical importance, archaeological site
The area around the town was founded at neolithic times. It was an important Thracian and Hellenistic town.The town was sacked by the Romans in 204. In the early 2nd century b.c, the Roman emperor Trajan creates a new city between the two hills surrounding the town and names it Plotinopolis, after his wife. The city would later be one of the most important town in Thrace, having her own Parliament.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didymoteicho
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didymoteicho
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°20'37"N 26°30'11"E
- Fortress of Didymoteicho 1.8 km
- Garella 30 km
- Redoubt 39 km
- Probaton 55 km
- Gluhite Kamani Rock-cult Complex 63 km
- Ancient Rock Niches 72 km
- Ancient and Medieval Fortress Asara 84 km
- Monyak Medieval Fortress 93 km
- Perperikon Archaeological Complex 96 km
- Mosynopolis 102 km
- Fortress of Didymoteicho 1.5 km
- Military Area 2.3 km
- 1st Control and Warning Squadron 3.9 km
- Edirne Province 6.3 km
- Hellenic Army base 7 km
- Rahmanca Reservoir 7.9 km
- Kissario, Evros 12 km
- Didymoteicho Municipality 12 km
- Soufli Municipality 32 km
- Peripheral unit of Evros 49 km