Agora
Agora literally means a bazaar or a meeting area surrounded by arcades. While witnessing important events such as elections and trials, agora posed as a centre where art ripened and philosophy was born; circled with stoas, monuments, altars and sculptures as well as many significant public buildings. |
Kizlaragasi Khan
Built in 1744 by Hacı Beşir Ağa, Kızlarağası Khan is one of the very important historical buildings of Izmir. It was constructed near the sea (today 200 meter away from sea) an frequented as a big commercial center of its time. Architectural plan of this khan is unique in Ottoman Empire. |
Kadifekale ( Pagos )
Kadifekale (Pagos) is the name of the castle situated on top of the 186 meters height hill. It gives you an amazing general view of the city and the Golf of Izmir. You can see the changing city by visiting Kadifekale regularly. |
National Library
Built with a Neo- classic architectural style, this building is used as a National Library since 1933. |
Konak Pier
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Şadırvanaltı
The mosque is built in 1636 and was restored in 1815. Located in Kemeraltı Bazaar, the mosque has an eight columned fountain. A big arcade is constructed on the ground floor. That is way you can find two entries with stairs. It was built by hewn stones. The dome was embroidered by engravings. The pulpit is of marble. |
Asansor ( Historical Elevator )
Asansör “Elevator” and Dario Moreno Street are the places to see of Karataş area, one kilometer southwest of Konak. Elevator is constructed in 1907 by the Jewish businessman Nesim Levi, to facilitate people to climb the higher part of the area, which is 155 steps above. |
Buca Mevlana
Known as the symbol of the love, peace and the high tolerance, Mevlana’s (Rumi) monument is on the top of Buca district. The 24 meters height monument is the third biggest monument in the world. It is 73 meters height from ground and 160 meters height from the sea level. |
Buca Hasanağa Bahçesi
Since the history, Buca is known with its houses with big gardens and yards… The Levantines lived there for a long time and gave Buca quite their style. Today’s Buca district has still kept some of those houses and its countryside way. |
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. |
Ephesus
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Inciraltı
İnciraltı is one great seaside recreational area of Izmir. You can walk along the sea, have some shopping at the mall, and have fun with your children at the funfair. |
Fuar ( Kültürpark )
Kültürpark, united with İzmir Fair, is an important component of the city identity. In addition to its various advantages as a fairground, it is an ideal platform where people from different walks of life can enjoy their time. |
Republic Square
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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. |
Kibris Sehitleri Street
Kıbrıs Sehitleri Street is on of the most animated pedestrian street of Izmir. It is about 1km long and starts from famous Sevinç Patisserie and ends on Kordon side. |
Kordon
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Balçova Hotel and ( Agamemnon ) Hot Springs
This place has taken its name from Agamemnon, the King of Mykene, and the commander of Troy war B.C. 1200. At the end of the war, these hot waters cured injured soldiers and it become a healing area since then. Baths, healing rooms, water and mud ponds are constructed on this area through the years. |
Buca Gölet
One of the most popular picnic area Buca Gölet Social Facilities are constructed on a 30.000m2 surface and includes an artificial lake. |
Saat Kulesi ( Clock Tower )
1901, the 25th anniversary of accede to the throne of 2nd Abdülhamit is declared as National Holiday. To celebrate this, it was decided to build permanent monuments all over the empire. The Clock Tover of izmir is one of these monuments. |
Konak Square
Konak Square, with its 40.000 square meters of space, is considered as the heart of the city. The Gouvernor’s Office, City Hall, District building, and many of the banks, Clock Tower and the First Bullet Monument are situated in Konak Square. The Square is renovated in 2003 by the Izmir Municipality and has taken its actual shape. |