Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Ayvalik

A trip to Ayvalik cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Ayvalik will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Ayvalik would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Ayvalik better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Ayvalik and have a great vacation.

Check the list of top places for art and culture in Ayvalik:

  1. Taksiyarhis Kilisesi

    4.7 (439 Votes)
    Taksiyarhis Kilisesi

    Church, Religious Site, Garden, Tower

    This magnificent Orthodox Church built in 1873, is one of the most visited sites in Ayvalik. The highlights are: The thirty metre high bell tower The Corinthian capitals Gardens and courtyards Iron doors and windows The various icons The many frescoes Though the church looks somewhat dilapidated, what you see is actually the result of intense restoration work.
  2. Ayvalik Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi

    Church, Museum

    This children’s toy museum is an unexpected surprise to most who visit Ayvalik. The toys are exhibited in prettily lit glass cases. The museum is hosted inside the charming Taksiyarhis Church. Most of toys consist of vehicles, steam boats and dolls.
  3. Saatli Cami

    Mosque, Religious Site, Architecture

    The name of this mosque roughly translates into ‘Hours Mosque’. The reference to time comes from the clock on the minaret. Originally though, the mosque was a church; the conversion happened in 1928. The mosque, which was completed in 1870, has a simple and elegant architecture.
  4. Cinarli Camii

    Art And Culture, Art Gallery, Mosque, Religious Site

    Like the Saatli Mosque, this too was a church before it was converted into a mosque (the conversion happened in 1923). It was completed in 1790. The highlights are: Corinthian arches Gallery and altar The gilded and marble iconostasis The sycamore trees around the mosque. The 38 metre high minarets.
  5. Ayvalik Old Town

    Church, Religious Site, Beach, Architecture

    Central Ayvalik has a lovely Ottoman and Greek charm. The narrow streets and pastel colored corbelled houses are always teeming with local life, whether children or adults going about their business. The architecture is usually neo-classical. Two of the main attractions nearby are the Sarmisakli beach and the Taksiyarhis Church. See if you can get your hands on “A Walking Tour of Ayvalik&...Read more
  6. Sevim Ve Necdet Kent Kitapligi

    4.7 (2 Votes)
    Namık Kemal Mahallesi, Agios Yaninis Kilisesi, 10405 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Turkey
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