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Erythrai Ancient City is an Ionian settlement located within the boundaries of Ildırı Village, Çeşme District, İzmir Province, on the western Anatolian coastlineTürkiye Turizm Ansiklopedisi, “Erythrai Örenyeri ve Kazıları,” erişim 29 Ocak 2026, https://turkiyeturizmansiklopedisi.com/erythrai-orenyeri-ve-kazilari ">【1】. The ancient city developed on a peninsula with direct maritime access, situated on the western part of the Urla Peninsula. Architectural remains of the settlement largely overl

Bornova is one of İzmir’s oldest, most populous, and most beautiful neighborhoods. Built at the foot of the mountains, this district preserves thousands of years of history while also embracing today’s most advanced technologies. Have you ever wondered where people lived 8500 years ago or imagined waiting for a bus at a smart stop? In Bornova, you can experience all of this together! Where Does the Name Bornova Come From? The oldest known name for Bornova is “Birun-u Abad.” The Persian word “bir

Karantina Adası is an island located off the coast of Urla district in İzmir, with a historical continuity as part of the ancient Klazomenai settlement. The island possesses a multi-layered cultural landscape marked by archaeological remains from antiquity and 19th-century quarantine buildings. Today it is managed by institutions and protection units under the Ministry of Health. Karantina Adası (Anadolu Ajansı) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> History Karantina Adası has be