Manisa
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Manisa is a large city 30 min drive north-east of Izmir. Many new companies/Industries have settled there in the past years, but in the historic city center you will see many Ottoman Architecture samples that are worth a visit.
From the airport, there is a Havas Bus that can take you to Manisa, they leave every two hours starting at 3am.
From the airport to or from Manisa (Manisa Bus Station 39 No'lu Peron) - 25 TL one way (July 2018)
What to see:
From the airport, there is a Havas Bus that can take you to Manisa, they leave every two hours starting at 3am.
From the airport to or from Manisa (Manisa Bus Station 39 No'lu Peron) - 25 TL one way (July 2018)
What to see:
- - The Muradiye Mosque in Saruhan Mahallesi and he Saruhan Bey Türbesi (Tomb) next to it.
- - The Hafsa Sultan Mosque (16th-century Ottoman mosques).Mimar Sinan Mahallesi,
- - Within the the Manisa Museum on Saruhan Mahallesi, Tel:(0236) 231 1071- next to the Muradiye mosque- is the
- - Ethnography Museum (5 TL entrance fee) that can be visited and the Archaeological Museum (unfortunately closed since several years).
- - The Tıp Tarihi Müzesi (entrance free). Mimar Sinan Mh. 2504 Sk. No:2, Tel:(0236) 232 98 19. Open from 10-22h
- - The Sultan Hamam. Mimar Sinan Mahallesi, 2505. Sk (Başaran Sk.) No:1,Opening Hours: 8am- 11pm. Tel: (0236) 231 20 51. Take your time for a traditional Hamam in this historical place.
Where to stay:
Where to eat:
Others:
Health:
- Buyuk Saruhan Hotel Nusret Köklü Cad. No:4 Laleli. Tel:(0236) 233 0272
- Giritligil Hotel: 1. Anafartalar Mah. Konuk Cd. In the city center above Taş Fabrika Restaurant. Tel: (0236) 250 0000
- Holiday Inn Express Manisa-West. Keçiliköy Mah., . 5608 Sk. No:5, 45010 Merkez/Yunus Emre. Tel: (0236) 302 4000
Where to eat:
- Manisa Simit Dünyasi: great small place for breakfast
- Ayni Ali Mahallesi Muhtarlığı: Great place for a delicious Turkish coffee made the traditional way- a must see
- Taş Fabrika: 1.Anafartalar Mah. Gazi Osman Paşa Cd. No:48, Tel: (0236) 250 0000 (an old Flour and Pasta factory) serving now very nice international food.There is the big new full automatic car park just 2 min. away 'Manisa Tam Otomatik Otopark'
- Alı Baba Kağıt Köfte: Akıncılar Mahallesi, Tel: (0236) 234 6781. (traditional and very good Köfte served on paper napkins)
- The Loccal resto&Cafe&Bar: 75.Yil Mah. 5375 Sk. No:11/A-1 (banklar Cad) (0236) 232 1907
- Sir Winston Cafe: Uncubozköy Mah. Cemal Ergün Cad No:44/A.
Others:
- Magnesia Avm: Laleli Mahallesi, Ali Rıza Efendi Cd. No:4, Manisa Merkez-Yunusemre. Tel: (0236) 302 2000. Big Shopping Mall. Open from 10am to 10pm
- Fıstık Baklavaları: Utku Mh. 2108 Sk. No : 1 / A. Tel: (0236) 234 2727. Very well known for their baklava, but they sell also other items.
- Pastaland: 1. Anafartalar Mah. Belediye Cad. No: 17/A. Tel: (0236) 238 3864. Great shop where you can buy all you need for baking. From chocolates to utensils, food colouring and much more.
Health:
- Batigöz Eye medical center: 75 mah. Bahri Sarıtepe Cad. No 49/A Yunus Emre. Cell: (0533) 702 2457