What to See in Izmir, Turkey

Izmir is a region on Turkey’s Aegean coast, with ancient cities, religious landmarks and museums to explore. The best towns to visit in Izmir include Izmir, Selçuk and Ephesus, each offering a different way to discover the area’s history. Neywo has free audio guides for 3 cities in Izmir, covering 349 narrated places in total.

What to see and do in Izmir

Izmir

The city of Izmir is the largest destination covered by Neywo in the region, with 288 narrated places. Its highlights include the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Pergamon and St. John’s Cathedral. Together, these sites provide a broad introduction to the region, from ancient archaeological remains to important religious landmarks.

Selçuk

Selçuk has 25 narrated places to discover. The town is particularly useful as a base for visiting several of the area’s major historical sites, including the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, İsa Bey Mosque and the Temple of Ephesian Artemis.

Its highlights bring together different periods and traditions in a compact selection: an ancient archaeological site, a historic mosque and one of the best-known religious locations associated with the region.

Ephesus

Ephesus has 36 narrated places. The most important stops include İsa Bey Mosque, the Temple of Ephesian Artemis, the Library of Celsus and Ephesus Archaeological Museum.

The Library of Celsus is one of the defining places to see in Ephesus, while the Temple of Ephesian Artemis connects the site with the ancient world. The museum adds context to the archaeological remains, and İsa Bey Mosque shows another layer of the region’s cultural history.

Plan your Izmir trip with Neywo

Neywo’s Turkey audio guides cover 3 cities in Izmir, with 349 narrated places and 9 walking tours. Narration is available in 11 languages. The app tells the story of each place as you reach it, at your own pace, with no group and no schedule.

Download Neywo to explore Izmir, Selçuk and Ephesus while learning about the places along the way.