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Çeşme is a charming convergence of
healing mineral springs, excellent beaches, crystal
clear waters and sun, perfect for vacationers. It is
located 94 km west of İzmir, on the very tip of the
peninsula that bears its name. It was called as the
'little harbor' by sailors, but in the course of time,
the area became known as Çeşme (Fountain) due to the
increasing number of fountains with ice - cold waters.
The Erythrai Ancient City excavated in (the village of)
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Ildırı, the Castle, Caravanserai and many fountains from Ottoman
Period and the other examples of civil architecture in the
historical texture of the city compose the historical and
archaeological remains of the area.
Today the remains of the Acropolis can be seen on top of the
hill which is in the city centre. Small statuettes offered to
the Temple of Athena Pallas were found during the excavations in
the Acropolis. One of the most important finds is the statue of
a woman belonging to Archaic Age. It is on display in the İzmir
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