Izmir - Konak Square

At the southern end of Atatürk Caddesi in Izmir lies Konak Meydani, a long square looking out on to the Gulf of Izmir. The imposing modern Town Hall (Belediye) stands at its north side and at its south side is the Cultural Center of the Aegean University, a complex of buildings in an unusual architectural style which includes an opera house, an academy of music, exhibition halls and a museum of modern art.

Most of this busy square is occupied by the Central Bus Station. Situated near the Town Hall beside a pedestrian underpass stand the Clock Tower (Saat Kule), an old city landmark, and the little Konak mosque.