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Olba

Olba or Olbe was an ancient city and bishopric in the Roman province of Isauria, in present-day southern Turkey.

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Olba
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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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The closest 8 places around Olba; sorted without regard to province borders.

Gökkale

Archaeological Site · Silifke / Mersin7.5 km

Hançerkale

Archaeological Site · Silifke / Mersin8.8 km

Otanada

Ancient City · Silifke / Mersin10.4 km

Tekkadın

Archaeological Site · Silifke / Mersin12.7 km

Distances are as the crow flies; driving distance may be longer.

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