Kadifekale (Pagos)
The city on the Pagos hills overlooking the gulf which was founded in the 4th century BC by Lysimachos, one of the generals of Alexander...
Tepekule (Smyrna)
First settlement of ancient Smyrna dates back to 3000 BC. During the excavations in Bayrakli district, these settlements were discovered at Tepekule area in the...
Kizlaragasi Han
This typical Otoman building in Kemeralti neighborhood was built by Kizlaragasi Haci Besir Aga in the 18th century as a caravanserai. The Bedesten (Inn) is...
Hisar Mosque
This mosque is one of the oldest monuments of the city built by Aydinoglu Yakup Bey towards the end of 16th century, officially between 1592-1598....
Kemeralti Market
The historical Kemeralti neighborhood in Konak district is the best known local shopping market in Izmir. Originally it was built around 17th century right behind...
Havra Street
Havra is an important street of historical Kemeralti neighborhood. Local people come here to get their fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. The street...
Beth Israel Synagogue
This synagogue was built in 1905 by Nisim Levi in the Karatas quarter where an important Jewish community lived at the beginning of the 20th...
Anglican Church
The first Anglican Church in Izmir was built around 1625 by British Levantines of Smyrna. A second church was built in 1843 for the use...
Asansor (Elevator)
The historical Asansor built in 1907 on Mithatpasa Street, and Dario Moreno street running to the Asansor, are interesting places to visit in Izmir. Before...
Saint Polycarp Church
This is the oldest Christian church in Izmir which was built in 1625 with the permission of Sultan Suleyman of the Ottoman Empire and by...
Alsancak District
Alsancak district, called Punto in old times, is one of the centers of Izmir and an elegant and exquisite residential area. The neighborhood is stretching...
Karsiyaka District
Karsiyaka district stands to the north shore of the Izmir Gulf and is one of the residential centers of the city. The name literally means...
MUSEUMS OF IZMIR - Izmir Culture Park Archaeological Museum (Kül
The first museum of Izmir was established in 1927 in the Ayavukla Church in the district of Basmahane. When the Archaeological Museum was opened in...
HISTORY OF ISTANBUL
In the year of 1952, some skeletons and tools were discovered in Kadiköy, which is a big and an old district of Asian part of...
History of Istanbul after the Conquest - AFTER CONQUEST
Istanbul had virtually fallen into ruin when it passed into Turkish hands. Clavijo, who came to the city in 1403, wrote that the city was...
TOPKAPI PALACE- TOPKAPI SARAYI
Topkapı Palace is one of the most important places to be seen in Istanbul. The first outer gate of the Palace we come to is...
THE BLUE MOSQUE- SULTANAHMET CAMİİ
THE BLUE MOSQUE- SULTANAHMET CAMİİ However, when entering Istanbul Harbour from the sea, one is struck by the majesty of the Blue Mosque with its...
SULEYMANİYE MOSQUE- SÜLEYMANİYE CAMİİ
Suleymaniye Mosque is the masterpiece of Sinan's genius; its aspect of grandeur and the classical proportions of its features are witness to the sure taste...
THE KARIYE (CHORA) MUSEUM- KARİYE MÜZESİ
Kariye, from the Greek "Chora" meaning village or even merely district, shows that this historic monument was originally only a very small church, a sanctuary...
MOSQUE OF BEYAZIT- BEYAZIT CAMİİ
Beyazit, son of the Conqueror Mehmet II had it built the mosque of Beyazit in 1501-1505. It is one of the classical examples of Osmanli...
THE MOSQUE OF FATIH- FATIH CAMII - istabul turkey
The mosque constructed at the Conqueror's orders was designed by a great architect named Sinan the Elder. Begun in 1463, it was finished in 1471....
SAINT IRENE- AYA IRINI
Church of St. Irene is of Byzantine construction and style. This was the first Christian church put up by the Byzantines in the city. When...