City Symbols & Important Buildings

Here you can find the information about the buildings that come into mind when said “Izmir” and have become the symbol of the city.

Kültürpark

Locating on the center of İzmir, Kültürpark beautifies its environment with its 200 tree species. It's Izmir's oxygen-rich and it involves a racetrack, a swimming pool, an indoor sports hall,a tennis ...

Karataş Hoşgör Hamamı

You can have the opportunity to live culture and history together in Karataş Hoşgör Turkish Bath, which is one of the most important turkish baths in Izmir.It is open to both women and men.

Teleferik

Teleferik, a lift which has an amazing view of Izmir, involves an observation terrace and cafes where you can eat some special tastes such as gözleme, mantı, and have a cup of tea.

Kızlarağası Hanı

Locating in Kemeraltı, Kızlarağası Inn is one of the most popular inns in Izmir. It is built by Hacı Beşir Ağa in 1743.The ınn is renovated in 1993 and open to its visitors.

Dönertaş Sebili

Dönertaş Sebili is built by Osmanzade foundation in 1814. There is a marble pillar on the corner of public fountain named 'balance stone', which is believed to be proof to its durableness.

Saint Polikarp Kilisesi

Saint Polikarp Church is one of the most ancient sturcture in Izmir. The churh, which is dedicated to St.Polikarp, once the patriarch of Izmir, is an important symbol.

Kordon

Kordon, one of the most popular spot in Izmir, is a must see with its beautiful walking-track along the seaside and oxygen-rich atmosphere.

Kadifekale

Kadifekale is the acropolis of Hellenistic and Roman Period City. Locating on Pagos Mountain, Kadifekale is built with the demand of Alexander the Great.

Yalı Mosque

Yalı Mosque, locating in Konak, is the most elegant mosque of Izmir. The mosque is built by the daughter of Mehmet Paşa, Ayşe Hanım in 1754. It is built with the classical Ottoman architecture style. ...

Clock Tower

The symbol of Izmir, Clock Tower is an elegant masterpiece which embellishes the Konak Square.

Salepçioğlu Mosque

Salepçioğlu Mosque is built in between 1897-1907.

Kestanepazarı Mosque

Kestanepazarı Mosque is an exact masterpiece which locates on Havra Street. It is built by Haci Ahmet Ağa in 1663.

Agora

Agora means etymologically city square, bazaar and market place. Having commercial, legal, religious and political functions, agora is the place where art is concentrated, the foundations of philosoph...

Cumhuriyet Boulevard

To grasp Izmir as a harbour city, stand at Cumhuriyet Square, give a look first at Aegean Sea and then Karşıyaka. Then turn with the sun by 180 degrees… You’ll see that Izmir is a Harbour city. (See...

Basmane Railway Station

Basmane Railway Station which brought the district into existence, was built on the railway constructed as an investment thrust in order to boost commerce in 19th century. Connecting İzmir to Anatolia...

Konak Pier

Konak Pier is built as customs warehouse of Izmir in the beginning of 19th century. It's architecture is guessed to belong to French architect Gustave Eiffel or someone of his cult.

Synagogue Street

Synagogue Street takes its name from many synagogues locating near it. The Jews, coming from Spain in the 15th century, open their office in this area. Besides of the trade life, Synagogue Street is a...

National Library

National Library is established under the leadership of Kadızade İbrahim Bey to improve national awareness and cultural institutions and organizations.

Asansör

Asansör (Turkish for "elevator", derived from the French word ascenseur) is a historical building in İzmir's Karataş quarter, within the boundaries of the metropolitan district of Konak.

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