Things to Do in Tire: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Tire

• 2 Historic
• 1 Nature
• 1 Attraction

1 🏛️ Historic

Tire Historic Bazaar and Hans

Tire's historic bazaar, with its Ottoman-era hans, hammams and shops, is one of the most authentic trading centres in the Aegean. Kutu Han and Tahtakale Hammam are the most eye-catching buildings.

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2 🏛️ Historic

Tire Museum

Finds from excavations in and around Tire are displayed in the museum. Finds from the Lydian, Roman and Ottoman periods form a rich collection.

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3 📸 Attraction

Kaplan Village Yörük Park

A park in Tire's mountain villages that keeps Yörük culture alive. With traditional tents, handicrafts and local dishes, it offers visitors an authentic experience.

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4 🌳 Nature

Güme Mountains

The Güme Mountains, within Tire's boundaries, reach 1,646 metres.

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While you are in Tire, 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 Tire

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

4 places

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  Tire Şiş Köfte (Tire skewered meatballs)

  Tire Şiş Köfte was registered as a protected geographical indication on 12 February 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 671). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Tire Chamber of Commerce.

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  Tire Köfte (Tire meatballs)

  Tire köftesi is kneaded with finely chopped onion and spices, then grilled. It is one of the best-known köfte varieties in Izmir.

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  Tire Pidesi

  Thin-dough Tire pide, baked in a stone oven in minced meat and cheese varieties.

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  Tire Toast (Tire tostu)

  Prepared with special sandwich bread and Tire sausage, Tire toast can be eaten in the toastmakers' street in the district.

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  Karadutlu Lor Dessert (lor cheese dessert with black mulberry)

  Jam made from Tire's famous black mulberries, poured over sweet lor cheese. This dessert is very light and delicious.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Tire

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  Ottoman Trading Heritage

  Tire was an important trading centre during the Ottoman period. Its historic hans and bazaars preserve that heritage.

Local Products

• Tire Beledi Weaving (Tire traditional weaving) — Tire Beledi Dokuması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 17 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 630). Product group: woven textiles. Registered by: Tire Chamber of Commerce.
• Tire Keçe (Tire felt) — Traditional felt-making in Tire is a craft kept alive for centuries. Felt rugs, bags and decorative products are made.

Economy

Tire's economy is based on agriculture, livestock farming and trade. The main agricultural products are cotton, followed by wheat, silage maize, barley, tobacco, sesame, tomatoes, peppers, artichokes and various fruits.

How to Get to Tire

Tire is 80 km from Izmir. There are regular bus and minibus services to Izmir.

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• 🍽️ What to Eat in Tire Famous dishes and local products →
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