Ancient theater of Erythrae

32 m · Erythrae or Erythrai later Lythri was one of the twelve Ionian cities of Asia Minor, situated 22 km north-east of the port of Cyssus, on a small peninsula stretching into the Bay of Erythrae, at an equal distance from the mountains Mimas and Corycus, and directly opposite the island of Chios. It is recorded that excellent wine was produced in the peninsula. Erythrae was notable for being the seat of the Erythraean Sibyl. The ruins of the city are found north of the town Ildırı in the Çeşme district of İzmir Province, Turkey.

90 m · The Acropolis of Erythrae, located in Ildırı village in Çeşme, İzmir, is a historic site containing the remains of the ancient city of Erythrai. The acropolis features structures such as the podium walls of the 6th-century BC Temple of Athena Polias and the 19th-century Saint Matrona Church. Additionally, there is a partially restored amphitheater dating back to the early 3rd century BC. It is within walking distance of the Ancient theater of Erythrae (90 m) and Erythrai (121 m).

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13.3 km · Eşek Island, also known as Kara Island, Goni Adasi or Donkey Island, is an island to the north of Çeşme in İzmir Province of Turkey. Located on the east side of the Chios Strait opposite the Greek island of Chios, it is the largest of a group of uninhabited islands sitting at the mouth of the Ildır bay which is situated between the Çeşme and Karaburun peninsulas. The island is a popular day trip destination by boat from Çeşme, and known for its donkeys, which are popular with local and foreign tourists.

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