Nymphaion

Nymphaion near Smyrna in present-day Kemalpaşa, 29 kilometres east of İzmir (formerly Smyrna), was one of the rulers' residences in Nikaia during the Byzantine emperors' exile.

The history

In Nymphaion, Theodor II Laskaris and Michael VIII Palaiologos were crowned emperors.

In 1214, a peace treaty was signed at Nymphaion between Nikaia and the Latin Empire

In 1234/35 a (small) council was held between representatives of the Catholic and Byzantine Orthodox Churches, aimed at the reunification of the two churches.

On November 3, 1254, Emperor John III died at Nymphaion.

In 1261, a treaty was signed between Nikaia and Genoa at Nymphaion.

In 1315 the city was conquered by Turkish troops