Altındağ, Izmir

#80 among attractions in Izmir

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Altındağ is a densely populated zone of İzmir's Bornova district. The main intercity bus terminal of İzmir - IZOTAŞ is situated in Altındağ's Işıkkent quarter and is minutes away from Altındağ centre by walking. Altindag means "The Golden Mountain" in Turkish and the name is believed to have been given in reference to Greek soldiers and former inhabitants who buried their treasures in the mountain. Once covered by orchards, Altindag became a major destination for immigrants. While the oldest inhabitants live in the skirts of the hill, Turkish immigrants coming from Yugoslavia and Bulgaria gathered in northern quarter of the zone. The area was had an extensive population Greeks before 1922 when the name of the area was Koukloutzas. The survivors of this population were settled in Greece where they founded the town Neos Koukloutzas. ()

Coordinates: 38°24'0"N, 27°12'0"E

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Nearby attractions include: Agora of Smyrna, Atatürk Mask, Saint Voukolos Church, İzmir Parachute Tower.

3.6 miW
Museum
Agora of Smyrna, Izmir
92 min walk • The Agora of Smyrna, nestled in the heart of modern-day Izmir, Turkey, is a testament to ancient history and a cherished museum that offers a glimpse into the life of a once-thriving Roman city. This ancient marketplace, or agora, served as the commercial, judicial...
3 miW
Memorial
Atatürk Mask, Izmir
76 min walk • The Atatürk Mask is an iconic monument located in the city of Izmir, Turkey, standing as a grand tribute to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. This colossal concrete relief, etched into the side of a hill, is one of the most significant landmarks in...
3.2 miNW
Church
Saint Voukolos Church, Izmir
82 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Izmir, Turkey, Saint Voukolos Church stands as a beacon of historical and cultural significance. This Greek Orthodox church, dedicated to Saint Voukolos, the patron saint of Izmir and the first bishop of the ancient city of Smyrna, is a...
3.6 miNW
Tower
İzmir Parachute Tower, Izmir
91 min walk • The Izmir Parachute Tower (İzmir Paraşüt Kulesi) is one of the newer tourist attractions in the Turkish city of Izmir, located on the shores of the Aegean Sea. This distinctive structure, which offers a unique combination of sport and recreation with the opportunity...
3.4 miNW
Museum
Women's Museum, Izmir
88 min walk • İzmir Women's Museum is a museum in İzmir, Turkey. It is at 38°25′15″N 27°08′32″E in Konak secondary municipality of İzmir. The museum building is a three floor-historical building in Tilkilik neighborhood. With a bay window it is a typical İzmir house. It was opened on 23 January 2014.
2.9 miW
Street
Homeros Boulevard, Izmir
75 min walk • Homeros Boulevard is a partially completed thoroughfare in İzmir, Turkey. The route is planned to be an 8 km long "express route" connecting central Konak to the İzmir Coach Terminal in south Bornova, as well as the O-5 and O-30 motorways.
3 miNW
Bridge
Caravan Bridge, Izmir
77 min walk • Caravan Bridge is an ancient bridge in the city of İzmir, Turkey. It was built in approximately 850 BC over the Meles river, and is one of the oldest man-made structures in continuous use.
3.5 miNW
City, Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Smyrna, Izmir
90 min walk • Smyrna was a Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence, and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. The name of the city since about 1930 is İzmir.
3 miN
Historical place, Archaeological site
Yeşilova Höyük, Izmir
77 min walk • Yeşilova Höyük is a höyük in the Bornova district of İzmir, Turkey, and is the oldest known prehistoric human settlement in the area of İzmir. It was occupied continuously from roughly 6500 to 4000 BCE, and was covered with silt afterwards.
3.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Kadifekale, Izmir
80 min walk • Kadifekale is a hilltop castle in İzmir, Turkey. The castle is located on the Mount Pagos which has an elevation of 186 metres. It was built in the 3rd century BC.
3 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Şirinyer Racecourse, Izmir
77 min walk • Şirinyer Racecourse is a horse racing track located at Şirinyer neighborhood in Buca district of İzmir, Turkey. It is the country's oldest racecourse founded in 1856. The first-ever horse race in Turkey was held in Şirinyer Racecourse on September 23, 1856.