Things to Do in Karşıyaka: 8 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Karşıyaka

• 1 Historic
• 1 Religious
• 1 Museum
• 1 Nature
• 3 Attraction
• 1 Cultural

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1 🏛️ Historic

Zübeyde Hanım Mausoleum

The memorial house where Zübeyde Hanım, Atatürk's mother, is buried.

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Karşıyaka Seafront

The Karşıyaka Seafront stretches along the northern shore of the Gulf of İzmir. With its 5 km walking and cycling path, it is one of İzmir's most beautiful seafront promenades. The sunset view is especially impressive.

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Karşıyaka Bazaar

The historic bazaar of Karşıyaka, a lively shopping and social area with traditional shops, boutiques and cafés.

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Bostanlı Beach and Pier

Bostanlı beach, with its wide sandy shore and seaside cafés, is one of İzmir's most popular meeting points. Ferries run from the Bostanlı Pier to Konak.

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While you are in Karşıyaka, you can also see the highlights of Izmir province. These places are in other districts.

• Ephesus Ancient City — An ancient city in Selçuk that was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. Its most important structures are the 2nd-century Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre seating 25,000, Curetes Street and the Terraced Houses with their frescoes and mosaics.
• Pergamon Acropolis (Bergama) — Capital of the Hellenistic Kingdom of Pergamon, famous for its theatre on a steep slope, the Temple of Trajan and the foundation of the Altar of Zeus, which is now displayed in Berlin.
• Temple of Artemis — The remains of the temple, counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in Selçuk; only a single column still stands today.
• House of the Virgin Mary — On Mount Bülbül near Selçuk, a house believed in Christian tradition to be where Mary spent her last years; identified in 1891, it is an important pilgrimage site that many popes have visited.
• Izmir Clock Tower — A 25-metre tower in Konak Square, built in 1901 for the 25th anniversary of Abdülhamid II's accession to the throne; it is the symbol of the city.
• Kemeraltı Bazaar and Kızlarağası Caravanserai — A historic bazaar that grew from the 17th century onwards as the shoreline was filled in; with its caravanserais, mosques, synagogues and narrow lanes it is the heart of the city.

Practical Information for Visiting Karşıyaka

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

8 places

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  Boyoz

  Boyoz, İzmir's signature pastry, is baked fresh every morning in Karşıyaka's historic bakeries.

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  Söğüş (sliced boiled beef and offal)

  Boiled beef and offal, thinly sliced and served with onion and spices. It is a classic dish of the local restaurants in Karşıyaka bazaar.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Karşıyaka

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  Karşıyaka Sports Culture

  Karşıyaka Sports Club, founded in 1912, is one of İzmir's most established sports clubs. It has a successful history in basketball, football and sailing.

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  Republican Era Heritage

  Karşıyaka played an important role during the War of Independence. Zübeyde Hanım's life and death here give the district historical significance.

Local Products

• Karşıyaka Gevreği — İzmir's famous gevreği, crisp and sesame-coated, is sold by street vendors in the streets of Karşıyaka.

Economy

Karşıyaka is one of İzmir's most developed districts. Trade, the service sector and tourism are the main economic activities. Bostanlı and Mavişehir have developed as modern residential and commercial areas.

How to Get to Karşıyaka

Karşıyaka is 20 minutes from İzmir city centre by ferry. The İZBAN, ESHOT buses and İzmir ferries provide connections across İzmir.

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