Byzantine Cities and Urban Centers

Constantinople, also known as Byzantium, was the capital of the Byzantine Empire from its founding in 330 AD until its fall in 1453 AD.

The hippodrome was a large public square in Byzantine cities where chariot races and other public events were held.

Thessaloniki was a major center of silk production in the Byzantine Empire.

Ilium was a Byzantine city that was located on the site of ancient Troy.

Athens was a major center of pottery production in the Byzantine Empire.

Ephesus was a major Byzantine city that was located on the site of ancient Ephesus.

Constantinople was a major center of glass production in the Byzantine Empire.

Pergamum was a major Byzantine city that was located on the site of ancient Pergamum.

Antioch was a major center of textile production in the Byzantine Empire.

Sardis was a major Byzantine city that was located on the site of ancient Sardis.

Constantinople was a major center of metalwork production in the Byzantine Empire.

Nicaea was a major Byzantine city that was located on the site of ancient Nicaea.

Constantinople was a major center of jewelry production in the Byzantine Empire.

Antioch was a major Byzantine city that was located on the site of ancient Antioch.

Constantinople was a major center of leather goods production in the Byzantine Empire.