Hisar Mosque
Built in 1597 by Aydınoğlu (Molla) Yakup Bey, Hisaronu Mosque is one of the historical and touristy monuments of İzmir. Near the Kızlaragasi Khan and Kemeraltı Bazaar, it is the biggest this mosque of Izmir. Renovated in 1813, 1881, 1927 and 1980 and also decorated with 18th and 19 century styles. You can see European art effects on the minbar and preaching area. |
Başdurak Mosque
It is located on Anafartalar Street in Kemeraltı Bazaar. İt was built by Hacı Hüseyin Ağa in 1774. The minaret was restored in 1880. There are 12 stairs leading the mosque located on a hewn stone pedestal. |
Beth Israel Synagogue
This synagogue, which is the biggest one in Izmir, is about 1 kilometer far from Konak Square and constructed by Izmir Prefecture Kamil Pasha, with the permission of Sultan Abdülhamit II. |
St. Polycarpe Church
The Saint Polycarp Church is the oldest church in Izmir and symblozes the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Saint Polycarp was martyred at age 86 in A.D. 155 at Kadifkale by the Romans. |
St John Anglican Church
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St Antoine Catholic Church
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St Mary Magdalene Church
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene was built about 1858 by Charlton Whittal, a prominent member of Smyrna's Levant Company, as a memorial for his beloved wife. |
Virgin's House ( Selçuk )
The House of the Virgin is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, , located in a nature park between Ephesus and Selçuk. |
Ayios Ioannes the Prodromos Church ( Selçuk )
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Ayasosti Kilisesi (
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Bilkur Halim Synagogue
Bilkur Halim Synagogue is built by Levantine Salomon de Ciaves. İn 1772 the synagogue is completely ruined due to a big fire and re-built by Manuel de Ciaves in 1800 |
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Protestan Church
The original chapel was built in 1838 with the current building being built in 1865. Its original name, as it appears in the engraved marble plaque, was “All Saints British Protestant Church.”. |
St. John Basilic ( Selçuk )
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Salepcioglu Mosque
The mosque is in Konak and it was built by Salepçioğlu Hacı Ahmet Efendi in 1906. The outer walls are embroidered with marble and green stones. It is vaulted by three small domes. |
Alsancak Catholic Church
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Konak Mosque
It is in Konak Square. The mosque of tiles and stones was built by Mehmet Paşa's daughter Ayşe Hanım in 1754. It was restored in 1920 and 1964. It is built in classical Ottoman architecture style and embroidered by ceramic tiles. The windows are also surrounded by ceramic tiles. The minaret has a circular body. |