Izmir Museum of History and Art, Izmir (must see)

Izmir Museum of History and Art was established in 2004 within the Kulturpark. The museum displays artifacts that were found either in Izmir or in the immediate surroundings. The museum is contained in three separate buildings, each specializing in a different work of art (stone, ceramics, precious artifacts, etc).

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Sight Name: Izmir Museum of History and Art
Sight Location: Izmir, Turkey (See walking tours in Izmir)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Izmir Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Izmir, Turkey

Create Your Own Walk in Izmir

Creating your own self-guided walk in Izmir is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Izmir Shopping

Izmir is an amazing city for those who enjoy shopping. Why? The city offers all of the traditional opportunities for shopping as well as specific bargain locales and open markets. If you love to shop for highly sacred items, than you will especially love the jewelry shops and/or the traditional Turkish carpets and rugs.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles

Izmir Introduction Walking Tour

Izmir, back in the ancient times known as Smyrna, has changed many hands – Greek and Roman – prior to becoming part of Turkey. As a major city port on the Aegean coast, Izmir has seen a lot throughout its history, much of which has found reflection in the local sights. The most prominent of them is, undoubtedly, the open-air museum Agora. To explore this and other attractions of Izmir, follow... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles

Izmir Downtown

Izmir is a big city and popular among tourists not only for that fact, but also because the region has an important historical significance. The history of Izmir dates back more then 3500 years and offers numerous famous landmarks, important religious sights, shopping venues and entertainment options - some of which are located in downtown Izmir.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles