ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OPENING OF THE ST. POLYCARP MEMORIAL SITE TO VISITORS
09
October
2026
Dear Members,
According to the letter dated 30.09.2026 sent to our Union by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality;
It has been reported that the St. Polycarp Memorial Area, one of the important figures of early Christianity in İzmir, has been opened to visitors in Kadifekale, and that there is a parking facility in the area to facilitate access for tour busses suitable for group visits.
Contact information for visits and reservations:
Phone: (0232) 293 18 92
Mail: turizm@izmir.bel.tr
Address: Aziz Polikarp Memorial Area – Altay Neighborhood Rakım Erkutlu Street. No: 227 Kadifekale / İzmir
We respectfully submit this information for your consideration.
Association of Turkish Travel Agencies
TÜRSAB