Alaçatı
Alaçatı, located approximately 77 km away from İzmir, has become one of Turkey’s most popular tourist destinations in recent years. Alaçatı stands out with its natural beauty, historical texture, ideal conditions for wind sports, and tranquil atmosphere. In addition to being a holiday center in İzmir, Alaçatı is also known as Turkey’s windsurfing paradise. Every year, water sports enthusiasts from all over the world come to experience the wind conditions in Alaçatı. Besides windsurfing, Alaçatı also offers opportunities for sailing, kite surfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, captivating visitors with its natural beauty. The streets of Alaçatı showcase a unique blend of colorful Greek and Turkish architecture. Narrow streets, stone houses, historic churches, and windmills create the characteristic appearance of the town. Visitors can enjoy pleasant walks within this historical setting, savor delicious meals at its restaurants, and shop at its boutique stores.
Çeşme Castle
Çeşme Castle, located in the Çeşme district of İzmir, is a historic castle. Originally built with four bastions from cut stone, the castle was once by the sea but is now inland due to land reclamation. Çeşme Castle, which combines Genoese and Ottoman architectural styles, is considered one of the important castles in Western Anatolia. Built in a rectangular shape by Sultan Bayezid II in 1508, the castle is notable for its six towers and the moats on three sides. Each year, Çeşme Castle hosts the International Çeşme Music Competition and Çeşme Festival. From the top of the castle, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Çeşme.
A view from Çeşme Castle in April;
A surrounding view from Çeşme Castle;
The Library of Celsus
Located in the Selçuk district of İzmir, the Library of Celsus is one of the most important structures of the ancient city of Ephesus. This magnificent structure was built during the Roman Imperial Period, between AD 110-135. The library was constructed by Gaius Julius Aquila in memory of his father, the Roman senator Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus.
The Library of Celsus is 21 meters wide and 17 meters high, and it is notable for its rich architectural decorations. The library is accessed by a nine-step staircase and rises on a platform created by a vaulted infrastructure. On the front facade of the building, there are four statues representing the concepts of wisdom (Sophia), virtue (Arete), fate (Ennoia), and knowledge (Episteme). The originals of these statues are now exhibited in the Vienna Museum.
The Library of Celsus once housed approximately 14,000 manuscripts. This library served not only as a center of knowledge but also as a monumental tomb built in memory of Celsus. The sarcophagus of Celsus is located on the ground floor of the library.
Today, the magnificent ruins of the Library of Celsus continue to be a major attraction for tourists visiting the ancient city of Ephesus. The façade of the library is particularly popular among photographers and history enthusiasts.
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