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Talent&Teacher Guide · Türkiye
Sea, sun, 8,500 years of history and the friendliest streets on the Aegean. Everything below starts from one point: Alsancak, the heart of the city.
Explore 🏛️
From ancient Smyrna to Ottoman bazaars — most are free or nearly free to visit.
The symbol of İzmir, built in 1901. The square around it is the heart of the city and the classic meeting point.
A labyrinth of historic streets, mosques, synagogues and hidden courtyards. Get lost on purpose — and try the street food.
An 18th-century Ottoman caravanserai, now full of small craft shops and traditional Turkish coffee houses.
The ancient Roman marketplace in the middle of the modern city, with impressive underground galleries. Student tickets are heavily discounted.
A 58-metre elevator from 1907 connecting two streets. Free ride up; the terrace has a café and a postcard view.
İzmir's famous seaside walk. Grass, sea, sunset, street musicians — bring tea and friends.
The oldest known settlement of İzmir — people lived here 8,500 years ago (c. 6500 BC). The visitor centre lets you step into a reconstructed Neolithic village.
Built in 1598, the largest and most beautiful Ottoman mosque of the city centre, with striking blue-and-gold domes — right next to Kızlarağası Hanı and the famous coffee courtyards.
A 17th-century mosque rising above the bazaar shops on Anafartalar Street — climb the stairs for one of Kemeraltı’s most photogenic corners.
The tiny octagonal mosque from 1755 right on Konak Square, covered in Kütahya tiles — one of the most elegant little buildings in the city, next to the Clock Tower.
A hillside old Greek village of stone houses, fruit wines and cobbled lanes, 8 km above Selçuk — perfect to combine with your Ephesus trip.
One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bring your student card for the ticket office.
A UNESCO-listed ancient kingdom with the steepest theatre of the ancient world.
Eat 🥙
İzmir is a street-food city. Boyoz, kumru, stuffed mussels — cheap, iconic, unforgettable.
Street-Food Heart
Bazaar Flavours
Student Fuel
Coastal Bites
Drink 🍺
Discover the top local spots to enjoy a drink during your stay.
Student Scene
City Center & History
Bostanlı Coast
Coastal Promenade
Coastal Lifestyle
Sip ☕
Discover the top local spots to enjoy a brew during your stay.
Student Scene
City Center & Culture
Bostanlı Coastal Brews
Coastal Cafe Promenade
Coastal Lifestyle
Swim 🏖️
The Aegean's best turquoise water is a short bus ride away. Perfect weekend plans.
İzmir’s most famous beach — shallow turquoise water naturally warmed by underwater thermal springs, with soft white sand. Great for families and windsurf beginners.
Türkiye’s windsurfing capital: cobblestone lanes, stone houses with blue shutters, boutique cafés and beach clubs. Delikli Bay and Cleopatra Bay are nearby gems.
A walled seaside town of bay-windowed houses — Türkiye’s first "slow city". Swim at Akarca or Akkum, then browse the famous Sunday organic market.
The peninsula’s lively hub: a Genoese castle, a buzzing marina, seafood tavernas and boat trips to hidden coves across the crystal-clear coast.
Aydın · Aegean Region
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Manisa · Aegean Region
We are still exploring the city of princes, Mount Sipylus and the legendary Mesir Paste festival for you. The Manisa guide will be here very soon — stay tuned!
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Practical Information
Visas, transport cards, SIM cards, healthcare, banking and everything else you need to settle in. This section will be here very soon — stay tuned!
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Bitlis · Eastern Anatolia
We are still exploring the city of five minarets, Lake Van's shores and Nemrut Crater for you. The Bitlis talent&teacher guide will be here very soon — stay tuned!
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