Ephesus Ancient City

The Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the most important settlements of the ancient world, is one of the first open-air museums that come to mind when Izmir is mentioned. It is located in Selçuk district of İzmir. Ephesus, whose history dates back to the 4th millennium BC; It also made a great contribution to the history of culture, science, art and civilization in the world. Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, was a settlement where life continued uninterruptedly for a period of 9 thousand years, starting from the prehistoric period and including the Hellenistic, Roman, Eastern Roman and Ottoman periods. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient period, the Temple of Artemis, the Library of Celcus, the Hillside Houses and the Ephesus Museum are must-sees for those who come to this fascinating ancient city.

Agora

Agora, which was established on the northern slope of Pagos Mountain in the Hellenistic Period, is one of the rare ancient cities in the world whose ruins are located in the city center. The ruins of the Agora, which is located between the historical Kemeraltı Bazaar, Basmane district and Kadifekale, are thought to have been built by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The basilica, courtrooms and 28 shops can still be seen in this impressive place, which was used as the agora of the Roman State. Agora, where excavations are still continuing today, awaits those who want to learn more about the history of the city.

Pergamon Ancient City

Pergamon Ancient City, known as Pergamon or Pergamos in ancient times, is one of the centers whose name is frequently heard in the history of world civilization. The ancient city on the UNESCO List is located in the Bergama district of Izmir. The history of the ancient city of Pergamon, which bears the traces of the Hittite, Hellenic, Pergamon Kingdom, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. The Ancient City of Pergamon was also the capital of the Pergamon Kingdom, which ruled for 150 years between 281-133 BC. To see this ancient city, which is one of the most important historical places of Bergama, known as the place where the double-headed snake, the symbol of parchment and medicine, is found, you need to go approximately 100 kilometers north of the city center of Izmir.

Teos Ancient City

The ancient city of Teos, located near Seferihisar Sığacık, was founded in the millennium BC. Known as the city of Dionysus, the god of wine in Greek mythology, Teos has the largest temple of Dionysus in the ancient world. Known as the city where the first actors' union in history was founded and known as the city of artists with this feature, Teos hides beauties worth seeing with its 17 thousand-seat theater, agora, city walls and harbor ruins, as well as the 16th century Ottoman Castle.

Erythrai Ancient City

The name of the Ancient City of Erythrai comes from the Greek word erythros, meaning red, because the color of the soil covering the region also resembles red. Another rumor about the origin of the name Erythrai is that the city got its name from Erythro, the son of Rhadamanthes of Crete, who was the first founder of the Erythrai Ancient City. Erythrai Antique City, which has become popular with the effect of TV series and movies shot in the region in recent years, is located in the Ildır neighborhood of Çeşme. While the ruins of the ancient theater and the Temple of Athena unearthed during the excavations carried out since 1963 are exciting, the Egyptian artifacts prove that the city was an important trade center in the past.