Experts' Choice Award Agora Open Air Museum
What the experts agree on
Izmir's Agora offers intriguing ancient ruins worth exploring if you're in the area, though expect a modest, somewhat deteriorated site and neighborhood—it's worthwhile but not a must-see compared to grander Turkish archaeological sites.
“If you want gobsmacking ancient grandeur, head for Ephesus, but if you're in İzmir, the Agora makes for an interesting excursion.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "The Agora is today mostly in ruins, and you'll have to walk up through a neighborhood also in ruins to get there." Full review
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Call ahead to make sure it's open, and take a taxi.
