Izmir

The Aegion Gem is known for its ancient ruins, traditional bazaar, and turquoise beaches.
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Izmir Highlights:

  • The Izmir Clock Tower constructed in 1901, is located in the heart of Konak Square.
  •  The *Kemeralti Bazaar* is a vibrant marketplace where visitors can purchase traditional jewelry, spices, textiles, and unique souvenirs.
  • *Konak Square* features *Konak Pier*, which includes beautiful gardens, walkways, and a scenic promenade.
  •  Ephesus (Efes) is among the most renowned ancient sites in the Mediterranean region. At its peak in the first century BC, it was the second-largest city globally, surpassed only by Rome. Visitors can explore numerous reconstructed buildings and ruins, including the *Temple of Artemis*, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  •  The stunning hilltop city of *Pergamon* dates back to the 5th century BC and was a center of learning, culture, and innovation, thriving until the 14th century. Key remnants of the city’s significant structures still exist, such as the *Acropolis, the **Red Basilica*, aqueducts, a prominent medical center, a dramatically steep amphitheater, and a historically significant library.
  • *Bergama Asklepion (Pergamon Asclepeion): In ancient Roman times, the **Bergama Asklepion* was one of the most crucial medical centers in the world, dedicated to *Asklepios*, the Greek god of healing. Located in the ancient city of Pergamon, this site dates back to the 4th century BC and remains one of the most frequented ruins within the Pergamon archaeological area.
  • *House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi): The **House of St. Mary* in Ephesus is believed by many to be the residence where the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final days. Since its discovery in the 19th century, it has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors and pilgrims seeking the healing properties of the spring that flows beneath the stone structure.
  • *Temple of Artemis (Artemision): Once one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the marble **Temple of Artemis* (Artemision or Artemisium) in Ephesus covered over 63,000 square feet (approximately 5,850 square meters). Today, only a single leaning pillar and some foundation remnants remain of the original 127 columns, along with various frescoes and statues.