Places worth the detour in Buca district
34 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Buca district, Turkey, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (13). Best known: Smyrna. 32 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 34, ranked 34
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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10.Turkish Airlines Flight 301
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Aviation accident in Turkey
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17.Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Konak, İzmir, Turkey
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19.Atatürk, His Mother and Women's Rights Monument
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in İzmir, western Turkey
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23.İzmir Painting and Sculpture Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in İzmir, Turkey
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26.Signora Giveret Synagogue
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Synagogue in İzmir, western Turkey
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27.First Bullet Monument
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in İzmir, western Turkey
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33.Ahmed Adnan Saygun Arts Center
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Arts complex in İzmir, Turkey
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34.Bornova Anglican Cemetery
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
British cemetery in Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
