Agora of Smyrna
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An ancient Roman agora, originally built by Greeks in the 4th century BC, featuring an underground network of massive stone arches and skylit vaults supporting portico ruins in İzmir, Turkey.

📜 Ancient Roman agora, originally Greek, rebuilt after a 178 AD earthquake by Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
🔍 One of the world's largest agoras, located in İzmir's historic center, known for its massive underground stone arches and cryptoportico.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore impressive Roman architecture and historical ruins
🚶 Walk through an impressive underground network of arches and skylit vaults
📜 Discover a site on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List
🖼️ See the Faustina Gate with its unique relief
📖 Learn about ancient Smyrna, Alexander the Great, and Roman trade
🏞️ Significant archaeological site open to the public

Why Avoid

💤 May feel quiet, as it's a historical ruin

Tips

💡 Also known as Agora of İzmir.
📍 Entrance is on Agora Caddesi, not directly from Eşrefpaşa Bulvari (away from main communication artery).

Cost

💰 6 Euros (as of 2025).

Hours

🕒 Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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