The Atlas Obscura Guide To İzmir

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in İzmir, Turkey

Updated July 26, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in İzmir

Arch tunnel

İzmir, Turkey

Agora of Smyrna

An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.

Asanor

İzmir, Turkey

Asansör

This elevator was built in 1907 to connect two neighborhoods separated by a steep, rocky cliff.

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Şehzadeler, Turkey

Saruhan Bey Pine Tree

A centuries-old pine tree is growing through the floor and roof of this building.

20 miles from İzmir

The Manisa Relief.

Şehzadeler, Turkey

Manisa Relief

This mysterious cliffside carving of an ancient Hittite deity has baffled scholars for centuries.

22 miles from İzmir

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