KADIFEKALE

On Kadifekale (Mt. Pagos) stands the impressive ruin of a castle and its walls which were built by Lyimachus in the reign of Alexander the Great, and which still dominate Izmir today. The castle offers an excellent vantage point to enjoy a magnificent view of the Gulf of Izmir.

AGORA

The Agora, or marketplace, in the Namazgah Quarter was originally constructed during the rule of Alexander the Great. What remains today, however, dates from the rebuilding under Marcus Aurelius after a devastating earthquake in 178 A.D.

KEMERALTI DISTRICT

The historical shopping district where myriad of wares coexist in peaceful harmony within the confines of a traditional atmosphere. The historical houses, and entwined alleys are the most gripping features of Kemeralty.

KIZLARAGASI HANI

One of the finest architectural legacies of the18th-century Ottoman period, Kyzlara?asy offers a spell of orientalistic temptation which is augmented with plethora of souveniour shops that range from silversmith to tapestry, antiques to housewares. At the courtyard of the Kyzlaragasy Hany,where there is a charming cafeteria, we will treat ourselves with savoury turkish coffee and indulge ourselves in cathing a whiff of that historical glory.

IZMIR CITY ARCHIVE MUSEUM

With its rich collection of documentation, city archive museum is the right place to trace you back to the origins of Izmir.

LUNCH

We are going to have our lunch at the courtyard of the City Archive Museum where you can get a full-fledged delight of the traditional turkish cuisine.

IZMIR ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM

Yzmir Archaeological Museum is the place to see spectacular sculpture and other antiquities discovered not only in Yzmir itself, but in other ancient cities in the region. Founded over 75 years ago, the museum moved to its present modern building in 1984. One of the ground floor galleries contains stone carvings and statues arranged in chronological order. At the entrance is a 1.83 metre high kore or statue of a young girl. Another kore found near the Temple of Apollo at the oracular centre of Claros (Ahmetbeyli), and a kuros (young man) carrying a bullock for sacrifice are among the other early period works.

IZMIR ETHNOGRAPHY MUSEUM

The building of the Ethnography Museum was built with a Neoclassical style of the early 19th century. It was restored from 1985 and 1988 and was used as the Ethnography Museum. The building contains three floors above the ground floor. The first and second floors are for the exhibition illustrates Izmir and its regions’ social life and home life of the 19th century. In this way the fading manual arts of today such as leather works, Turkish-bath culture, rope workings, wooden stamping, copper workings, carpet weaving, pan arts and evileye beads are presented. The subjects are illustrated with photos and instroductionary panels. Etnography museum is certainly the place where authentic Turkish cultural identity permeats on every item being displayed. The wide array of collection items superbly unveils the rich craftsmanship that embodies sublety and a vibrant artistic pursuit.