Kızılçullu Su Kemerleri

It is one of the oldest surviving historical monuments of Izmir and is seen far from the attention it deserves. About 2100 years ago, They were built in two rows on the Meles (Kemer) stream during the period of the famous Roman Emperor Agustus (1st century BC) to bring water to the city, which was established in Kadifekale at that time. The secret of surviving many storms and earthquakes for 2100 years, It is the use of cut stone, brick and plenty of egg whites in their construction to give strength. Located in the middle of this construction, the arch has a wider and more rounded appearance compared to the others. The other arches on the sides are smaller and more pointed accordingly. They were also used by Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottomans after the Romans in order to provide water to İzmir. These aqueducts, which have reached today in very good condition, deserve to be an important symbol of İzmir by landscaping and restoration works. It is one of the oldest surviving historical monuments of Izmir and is seen far from the attention it deserves. About 2100 years ago, They were built in two rows on the Meles (Kemer) stream during the period of the famous Roman Emperor Agustus (1st century BC) to bring water to the city, which was established in Kadifekale at that time. The secret of surviving many storms and earthquakes for 2100 years, Cut stones, bricks and plenty of egg whites were used in their construction to give them strength. Located in the middle of this construction, the arch has a wider and more rounded appearance compared to the others. The other arches on the sides are smaller and more pointed accordingly. They were also used by Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottomans after the Romans in order to provide water to İzmir. These aqueducts, which have reached today in very good condition, deserve to be an important symbol of İzmir by landscaping and restoration works.

A unique landscape defying the years

An exquisite sight, as if you are in the city but not, a well preserved area.

Precious buildings standing there, but the river smells of my mouth.

2 thousand years old aqueducts.