Things to do in Manisa

Bin Tepeler Kral Mezarları

The Bintepeler Royal Tombs were built by the Lydians in the 7th and 6th centuries BC. The largest tumulus, belonging to King Alyattes II, is notable for its impressive size.

30 minutes

Kuvayı Milliye Anıtı

The Kuvayı Milliye Monument is a composition that elevates Atatürk's revolutions and progressive thoughts alongside the people.

30 minutes

Çeşnigir Camii

Çeşnigir Mosque, built in 1474 by Çeşnigir Sinan Bey, who was freed by II. Mehmed, is one of the oldest mosques in the city.

30 minutes

İlk İnsan (Fosil) Ayak İzleri

The fossil human footprints, determined to be 4 thousand 200 to 4 thousand 500 years old and found during dam construction in Manisa, have been on display for about 1 month at the interactive museum at the entrance of Kula-Salihli UNESCO Global Jeoparkı, Turkey's first and only UNESCO-certified geopark. The footprints are thought to be between sizes 44 and 45 and to belong to a man.

60 minutes

Muradiye Camii ve Külliyesi

The Muradiye Mosque and Complex was built between 1583-1592 on behalf of Sultan Murad III and is based on a design by Mimar Sinan.

60 minutes

Philadelphia Antik Kenti

In Alaşehir district of Manisa, the theater building belonging to the ancient city of Philadelphia, estimated to have been built in the 2nd century AD, is being brought to light through the joint work of the Ministry of Culture and Alaşehir Municipality. Following the ongoing rescue works in the theater, a new cultural asset will be brought to Manisa through restoration works.

45 minutes

Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)

Niobe Rock, located on the slopes of Spil Mountain, is a natural formation symbolizing tears.

20 minutes

Yeni Han

Yeni Han is a historical structure believed to have been built by the Karaosmanoğulları between 1825 and 1830.

45 minutes

Manisa Mevlevihanesi

The Manisa Mevlevihanesi is a historical structure built between 1368-1369, serving as an important center of Mevlevi culture. It has undergone various restorations to reach the present day.

60 minutes

Spil Dağı Milli Parkı

Spil Mountain National Park is a natural area with rich vegetation and wildlife, reaching a height of 1513 meters. Opened to the public as a national park in 1968, this region hosts various endemic plant species and historical remains.

180 minutes

Kula Volkanlari

Where are the Kula Volcanoes? The Kula Volcanoes and their surroundings, located in the Kula district of Manisa, have a geological structure with volcanic characteristics. In the Kula region, volcanic activity continued until the beginning of the Quaternary period and young volcanoes were formed. In this area, where there are extinct small volcanoes, eruptions occurred in various periods and lava flows spread to the surroundings. Because of this characteristic, Kula and its surroundings were called the Burnt Land (Katakekaumene) in history.

45 minutes

Sardes Antik Kenti

Sardes Ancient City is located in the Salihli district of Manisa and holds historical significance as the capital of the Lydian State.

120 minutes

Manisa Kalesi

Manisa Castle is a historical structure located on the northern slope of Sipil Mountain, south of Manisa. Comprising an inner and outer castle, it has undergone numerous repairs and changes from the Hellenistic period to the present.

120 minutes

Selçuk– Şirince Köyü

Selçuk–Şirince Village is a tourist village with preserved historical architecture, located in the Selçuk district of İzmir.

120 minutes

Bin Tepeler

Bin Tepeler, known as the Lydian King's Cemetery, is a historical site containing tombs dating back to the 6th and 5th centuries BC.

Bornova

Bornova is a vibrant area known for its young population and university campus. It offers a pleasant experience with its historical mansions and the Homeros Valley Recreation Area.

İlk İnsan Ayak İzleri

The First Human Footprints are a historical find located in Salihli, Manisa. The footprints, dating back 26,000 years, were discovered along the banks of the Gediz River.

60 minutes

Kybele Kaya Kabartması

The Kybele Rock Relief is a historical artifact located in the Akpınar picnic area. Dating back to the 13th century BC, this relief depicts Kybele, the mother goddess of Anatolia.

30 minutes

Yunus Emre Ve Tapduk Emre Türbesi

In Emre Village, connected to Kula, a fountain dated to the year H.954, the remains of two baths, and the foundation of a madrasa have survived to the present day. The structure known as Tapduk Emre Tomb bears great similarities in terms of architectural elements to the Saruhan Bey Tomb in Manisa. Inside the tomb, there are ten graves, the one in the middle said to belong to Tapduk Emre and the others to his family members.

45 minutes

Thyateira Antik Kenti

Thyateira Ancient City, the ancient name of Akhisar, was one of the significant settlements of Lydia and the Kingdom of Pergamon.

45 minutes

İvaz Paşa Camii

Ivaz Pasha Mosque, built in 1484 in the Karaköy district, is an important historical structure.

30 minutes

Alaşehir Yıldirim Bayezid Camii

The mosque, whose construction was begun by Yıldırım Bayezid, remained unfinished with the outbreak of the Battle of Ankara, and its roof was completed in wood. The mosque, which was burned during the occupation, underwent repairs after the War of Independence, and its roof covering and minaret were rebuilt.

45 minutes

Saint Jean Kilisesi

The sixth church is in Philadelpheia, which is accepted to have been founded by the Pergamon king Attalos II. This ancient city, known today as Alaşehir, once gained an important place in the world of trade as a gateway between the western regions and the inland regions of Asia Minor. Of the structure, which was built on six piers (elephant feet), only three remain standing today.

45 minutes

Kybele Kaya Kabartması (Papaz Kayası)

The Kybele Rock Relief is a historical artifact located in the Akpınar picnic area. Dated to the 13th century BC, this relief depicts Kybele, the mother goddess of Anatolia.

30 minutes

Akpinar Mesire Alanı

Akpınar Recreation Area is a picnic spot located at the foothills of Spil Mountain, 7 kilometers away from Manisa.

Hatuniye Cami ve Külliyesi

Hatuniye Mosque is a place of worship notable for its simple architecture and elegant decorations.

60 minutes

Aigai Antik Kenti

Aigai Ancient City is a historical settlement located in Yunt Mountain, Manisa, which has existed since the late 8th century BC. This city, bearing traces of Ancient Greek culture, is particularly known for its livestock farming and trade.

120 minutes

Ulu Cami Ve Külliyesi

The Ulu Mosque and Complex is one of the significant structures of the Saruhanids and is located in Manisa. Built in 1366, this complex consists of a mosque, a madrasa, a tomb, and a bathhouse.

45 minutes

Akhisar Müzesi

Akhisar Museum is a museum showcasing archaeological and ethnographic artifacts.

60 minutes

Aigai Örenyeri

It is located within the borders of Yunt Dağı Köseler Village, 49 km from Manisa city center. Aigai, which was founded on a volcanic hill at an altitude of 360 meters above sea level and bears the name “Aegean,” is an Aiolian city. In Antiquity, the coastal area of Western Anatolia between Edremit and İzmir Bay was called Aiolis. The arrival of the Aiolians on the coasts of Western Anatolia dates back approximately to 1100 BC.

60 minutes

Sultan Cami

Sultan Mosque is an important example of Ottoman architecture, commissioned by the mother of Suleiman the Magnificent. It is also known for hosting the annual Mesir Festivals.

30 minutes

Sardes Artemis Tapınağı

The Sardes Temple of Artemis is a historical structure located in the ancient capital of Lydia, Sart. Built during the Hellenistic period, the temple is notable for its rich history and natural beauty.

60 minutes

Yoğurtçu Kalesi (Sosandra Manastırı)

Yoğurtçu Castle is a historical fortress located near Uzunburun Village in Manisa, situated on Yamanlar Mountain.

60 minutes

Manisa Müzesi

Manisa Museum is located in the Medrese structure of the Muradiye Complex built by Sultan III. Murat. The museum is currently in the process of moving to a new building and is closed to visitors.

60 minutes