Konak Trip Overview
If you are looking for a walk beside the sea, there you go! This tour will offer you fresh wind from the sea together with ancient history. Izmir was the major city port on the Aegean coast and today it is the 3rd most populous city in Turkey. It was also the famous ancient Roman city of Ephesus. The Temple of the Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is also located here. History here goes back more than 3500 years. Greek, Roman and Ottoman, Izmir has passed by many hands. This walk tour will show you the Agora, an open-air museum that once served as a central public space in antique cities, as well as famous landmarks, mosques, churches and piers. Get ready to discover this diachronic city with our local expert.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Konak, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Konak, İzmir, Turkey
If you are looking for a walk beside the sea, there you go! This tour will offer you fresh wind from the sea together with ancient history. Izmir was the major city port on the Aegean coast and today it is the 3rd most populous city in Turkey. It was also the famous ancient Roman city of Ephesus. The Temple of the Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is also located here. History here goes back more than 3500 years. Greek, Roman and Ottoman, Izmir has passed by many hands. This walk tour will show you the Agora, an open-air museum that once served as a central public space in antique cities, as well as famous landmarks, mosques, churches and piers. Get ready to discover this diachronic city with our local expert.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
You will learn about:
Greek and Roman eras
Ottoman Architecture in Izmir
Atatürk and Turkish Republic Independence War
Legends of the age of Ephesus
Smyrna (the old name of Izmir)
You will see:
Konak Pier
Hisar Mosque
Kızlaragası Han Bazaar
Passport Quay
Republic Square
Alsancak Hocazade Mosque
