Things to see in İzmir
İzmir is a city in Türkiye, with an urban population of about 2.6 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 4 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Smyrna History
Smyrna was an Ancient Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence, and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence.
2İzmir Clock Tower Landmark
İzmir Clock Tower is a historic clock tower located at the Konak Square in the Konak district of İzmir, Turkey. It is considered as the main landmark of the city, and is featured on its municipal emblem.
3Atatürk Mask History
The Atatürk Mask is a large concrete bust of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey, located in Buca district of İzmir. The sculpture was completed in 2009 at a cost of ₺4.2 million.
4St. John's Cathedral Place of worship
St. John's Cathedral is a cathedral in İzmir, Turkey.
5Kadifekale History
Kadifekale is a hilltop castle in İzmir, Turkey. The castle is located on the Mount Pagos which has an elevation of 186 metres.
6Hisar Mosque Place of worship
The Hisar Mosque or Hisarönü Mosque (Hisarönü Camii) is a historical Mosque in İzmir, Turkey. It has been recorded to have been constructed by Ottoman governor Aydınoğlu Yakup Bey who was Bey of İzmir between 1592 and 1598.
7Konak Mosque Place of worship
Konak Mosque, also called Yalı Mosque, is a mosque in İzmir, Turkey. It is located on Konak Square in the heart of the city next to the Governor's Mansion and the İzmir Clock Tower.
8Saint Voukolos Church Place of worship
Saint Voukolos Church is a Greek Orthodox church built by ethnic ethnic Armenians in İzmir, Turkey. Its patron saint is Voukolos, the first Bishop of Smyrna.
9Saint Polycarp Church Place of worship
Saint Polycarp Church is a Catholic church in İzmir, Turkey. Its patron saint is Polycarp.
10Konak Square Neighbourhood
Konak Square is a busy square at the southern end of Atatürk Avenue in the Konak district of İzmir, Turkey.
11İzmir Archaeological Museum Art
The Izmir Archaeological Museum is an archeology museum in İzmir, Turkey, containing a number of artifacts from around the Gulf of İzmir.
12Kültürpark Park
Kültürpark is an urban park in İzmir, Turkey. It is located in the district of Konak, roughly bounded by Dr. Mustafa Enver Bey Avenue on the north, 1395th Street, 1396th Street and Bozkurt Avenue on the east, Mürsel Paşa Boulevard on the south, and Dr.
13Başdurak Mosque Place of worship
Başdurak Mosque is a historical Mosque in İzmir, Turkey.
14Folkart Towers Landmark
Folkart Towers is a mixed-use skyscraper complex consisting in two twin towers located in the Bayraklı district of the Turkish city of İzmir.
15Alsancak Hocazade Mosque Place of worship
Alsancak Hocazade Mosque (Alsancak Hocazade Camii) is a Mosque in İzmir, Turkey.
16Agora of Smyrna History
The Agora of Smyrna, alternatively known as the Agora of İzmir, is an ancient Roman agora located in Smyrna (present-day İzmir, Turkey). Originally built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the agora was ruined by an earthquake in 178 AD.
17Atatürk Monument History
Atatürk Monument is a monument in İzmir, Turkey dedicated to the Turkish War of Independence depicting equestrian Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
18Caravan Bridge Landmark
Caravan Bridge is an ancient bridge in the city of İzmir, Turkey. It was built in approximately 850 BC over the Meles river, and is one of the oldest man-made structures in continuous use.
19Saint Mary's Catholic Church Place of worship
Saint Mary's Catholic Church is a Catholic church in İzmir, Turkey. It is located in the old Frankish neighborhood of the Konak district.
20İzmir Women's Museum Museum
İzmir Women's Museum is a museum in İzmir, Turkey. It is at 38°25′15″N 27°08′32″E in Konak secondary municipality of İzmir.
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