Top 10 Christian Sites in Izmir and the Smyrna Region
Ancient Smyrna sleeps under modern Izmir, and the region around it is packed with apostolic history. Here are my top 10 Christian sites in Izmir and nearby.
The Church of Smyrna: The Faithful City Under Persecution
The story of the church of Smyrna in Revelation, from the ancient city under today's Izmir to the martyrdom of Bishop Polycarp.
Exploring the City Center of Izmir: 6 Things to Do
A short guide to the city center of Izmir: Konak Square and the Clock Tower, Kemeraltı Bazaar, the Agora of Smyrna, two museums and the Kordon seafront.
Interesting Discovery in Ancient Smyrna (Izmir) Agora Excavations
Ottoman ceramics found in the Agora excavations of Ancient Smyrna in Izmir, and what the agora is today.
Pergamon Ancient City
Pergamon was the capital of the Pergamon kingdom and stands above the town of Bergama near Izmir. UNESCO listed Pergamon in 2014.
Phocaea Ancient City
The Phocaea ancient city lies under and around today’s Foça, a small seaside town about 70 kilometers northwest of İzmir. It was the northernmost city of Ionia, and…
10 Interesting Facts About Izmir
I have compiled 10 interesting information about beautiful Izmir city which are not known by many people. I hope you will like the list of 10 Interesting Facts…
Kemeraltı Bazaar in Izmir
Kemeraltı Bazaar is the old market quarter in the center of Izmir, with crafts, mosques, synagogues and caravanserais along its lanes.
Guided Izmir Tour
If you ask any Turkish person what is the queen of cities called in Turkey, you will receive the answer or Izmir. Izmir is also known as Smyrna…