Agora of Smyrna

The Agora extends across multiple levels with marble-tiled surfaces, supported by a network of stone arches and pillars beneath the main plaza.

Following severe earthquake damage in 178 AD, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius directed the reconstruction of this Greek marketplace dating from the 4th century BC.

The walls contain over 1500 ancient Greek graffiti inscriptions from the 2nd to 4th centuries, depicting scenes from Hellenistic and Roman daily life.

The excavation site opens from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM during summer months and until 5:00 PM in winter, with entrance fees of 210 Turkish Lira.

The site maintains its original water spring at the Basilica entrance, which has flowed continuously since ancient times through multiple civilizations.

Location: Konak

Location: İzmir

Operator: Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı

Part of: Agoras in Turkey, Smyrna, The Historical Port City of Izmir

GPS coordinates: 38.41889,27.13778

Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:59