St Polycarp Church in Izmir symbolises the community of the seven churches of the Revelation of the Apocalypse to St John. It was built in 1625 during the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent, and is the oldest existing church in Izmir. It was dedicated to St Polycarp who was martyred as the first archbishop of the ancient Smyrma in 155 A.D. by the Romans at the stadium in Izmir. For those on a religious pilgrimage St Polycarp Church in Izmir is an important stop.

There are many fascinating Religious Place in Izmir which are of great significance, yet there is also much more to do and see in Izmir, a prosperous and cosmpolitan city. THere is quite an impressive collection of outstanding Izmir hotels.