One of the most popular destinations in the Western Anatolia is the House of the Virgin Mary. It is not only known as a place of worship and paying respects for the Virgin Mary, bu
Ephesus is one of the most visited and largest ancient cities in the country and is located in the Selçuk district in the south of İzmir. According to sources cited in Hittite do
Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world, is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Turkey. If you’re staying in Izmir and want to see th
The history of the Jews in Izmir goes back to the period before Christ. Although it is not known when the Jews settled here for the first time, there are some records that ensure t
Ephesus Tour Options Ephesus is an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey. It was a major center of trade and commerce in the ancient world, and it was also a significant center
Colorful Kemeraltı Bazaar From Past To Our Day In the 14th century, Izmir which was behind Foça, Çeşme, and Kuşadası in commerce, was under the dominance of Venetians and Gen
The neighborhoods of Izmir There isn’t enough info concerning the neighborhoods that were shaped when religious/ethnic segmentation: The neighborhood inhabited by the French and
Smyrna Street İn 19th Century The 1840 guide is brutal about the streets of the city: “Like all the other big cities in Turkey, this city looks beautiful from afar but does
Şadırvanaltı house of worship is found within the Şadırvanalti neighborhood within the market. it’s mentioned as Ulucami and Niflizade house of worship in Katip Çelebi’s
Tire on the footsteps of religions Tire, that was referred to as the land of monks by Pachmeres, the land of brothers by İbn-I Battuta, the recent crown town by Katip Çelebi and
