Culture of Izmir. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Start your exploration of the city by walking to Konak Square. This is the most large-scale square in the city, which overlooks the Gulf of Izmir. Several important tourist attractions are located in the immediate vicinity of the square. Here visitors will find a small old mosque and the tower of Saat Kule. The square is a great place for leisure walk. It is always very crowded and is distinguished by lively atmosphere. Tourists will also find Archaeological Museum not far from the square. This is one of the best known and most visited cultural institutions of Izmir. Among the items exhibited there visitors will find a collection of antique glassware, jewelry, mosaics and ancient sculptures that belong to the prehistoric era.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Izmir and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Izmir
Archaeology Museum
Where: Arkeoloji Muzesi, nr Konak Square, Izmir; Telephone: +90 (0)232 425 49 29;
Where: Arkeoloji Muzesi, nr Konak Square, Izmir; Telephone: +90 (0)232 425 49 29;
Ethnography Museum
Where: Efnografya Muzesi, directly across from the Archaeology museum., Izmir; Telephone: +90 (0)232 484 25 92;
Where: Efnografya Muzesi, directly across from the Archaeology museum., Izmir; Telephone: +90 (0)232 484 25 92;
The Clock Tower (saat Kulesi)
Where: Konak Square, Izmir;
Where: Konak Square, Izmir;
Kadifekale
Where: Rakim Elkutlu Caddesi, Izmir;
Where: Rakim Elkutlu Caddesi, Izmir;
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Art galleries in Izmir and around
♥ Art museum 'İzmir Art and Sculpture Museum' İzmir, 2.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Selçuk Yaşar Museum of Arts' İzmir, 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'İzmir Art and Sculpture Museum' İzmir, 2.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Selçuk Yaşar Museum of Arts' İzmir, 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique spots in Izmir and near
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
From the series “Seven Wonders of the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Izmir center - 55.2 km.
Construction lasted less than 300 years. The temple was completely burned by Gyrostat, and then restored. A few years later it was sacked by the Goths. Finally, the temple has been destroyed in the 4th century, and a Christian church was built in its place. The ephesus temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis was one of the most majestic in ancient Greece. According to historical records, a large part of the funds for its construction were donated by Croesus, the king of Lydia. He personally wrote an inscription on several pillars of the temple that scientists discovered subsequently. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Izmir
Landmarks of culture on Izmir map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Izmir. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Izmir: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Izmir. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!