Izmir Attractions
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Ephesus (Efeze)
The ancient Greek city of Ephesus, also know as Efeze, was once one of the world’s greatest cities. It ranked only behind Rome in its size and importance during the Roman period, at which time ... Read more
Hierapolis
Perhaps better known by tourists as Pamukkale, Hierapolis is an ancient city of the Lycus River valley famed for its sacred hot springs. There’s a lot to see at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, ... Read more
St Mary's House
A holy shrine to the supposed death place of St. Mary, the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus is a standing testament to the home of the beloved mother of Jesus. Many believe that the house was ... Read more
Izmir Cruise Port
Sitting on the coast of the Aegean Sea, Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city and second largest port. Once known as Smyrna, its history goes back to around 3,000 B.C. Today, Izmir is a modern city ... Read more
Archaelogy and Ethnography Museum
The Izmir Archaeology and Ethnography Museum are 2 separate museums located side by side on the hill at Bahribaba Park, just a short walk from Konak. The Archaeology Museum is blessed with ... Read more
Kadifekale
Kadifekale, also known as The Velvet Castle, presides over the town from its vantage point on top of Kadifekale hill. Built by General Lysimachos, a successor of Alexander the Great, Kadifekale ... Read more
St Polycarp Church
St Polycarp Church dates from the mid-1600s and is Izmir’s oldest church. Dedicated to Saint Polycarp, a bishop who was martyred by the Romans in 155 AD, the church was been repeatedly damaged by ... Read more
