Kemeraltı Bazaar
Kemeraltı Çarşısı
Izmir’s largest open-air old bazaar, with lanes full of shops selling spices, copper, leather goods and Turkish sweets.
Kemeraltı grew out of a port trading district in the 17th century. It begins just east of Konak Square, and its maze of lanes links historic sites such as Hisar Mosque, the Kızlarağası Hanı caravanserai and Havra Sokağı (Synagogue Street). Here you can buy spices, olive oil soap, evil-eye charms and copper ware, and try local breakfast treats such as boyoz pastries and gevrek sesame rings. Entry is free. Most shops open from 9:00 to 19:00, and many close on Sundays. It is a short walk from Konak metro station. Keep an eye on your belongings when it is crowded.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (some closed Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Kızlarağası Han
- Hisar Mosque
- Izmir Clock Tower & Konak Square
- Agora of Smyrna
- İzmir Ethnography Museum
- İzmir Archaeological Museum
- St. Polycarp Church
- Kadifekale