Hans
If one were to ask where and how the two fundamental elements of İzmir’s urban identity—its port and trade—intersect, there would be a single answer: hans*. These hans were the final stop in Anatolia for goods transported from the east by camel caravans and the first stop for goods arriving from the west by ships. […]
The History of Kemeraltı
The area we know today as Kemeraltı was an inner harbor of İzmir until the mid-17th century. In addition to being a commercial center, this region witnessed significant events in Turkish history. In the 1330s, Aydınoğlu Umur Bey fought battles with his fleet in front of the inner harbor and captured Ok Castle (Ok Kalesi). […]