History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Rising over the Meles Stream valley, the Historical Kızılçullu (Vezirağa) Aqueducts are a gigantic engineering masterpiece dating back to the Roman Empire period (2nd century AD) and were built to carry water to the Ancient City of Smyrna and Kadifekale. During the Byzantine and then Ottoman periods, it was extensively repaired by Grand Vizier Fazıl Ahmed Pasha (Köprülü) and Vizier Ahmet Pasha in the 17th century and met the water needs of the city for centuries. It is the most ancient archaeological monument of Buca with its multi-storey cut stone arches, magnificent arch openings and historical texture integrated with the Meles Stream. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located between Buca Şirinyer and Yeşildere valley, in the bed of Meles Stream, at an altitude of approximately 35 meters above sea level. It rises with cut stone and lime mortar in the valley cleft connecting two mountain slopes. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Watching the historical aqueducts from the valley and the surrounding park area is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Visiting during daylight hours is recommended.•Rules and Health/Safety Warnings:Climbing to the top of the arches is life-threatening and is strictly prohibited; It should be viewed from the walking paths on the valley floor.•Facilities and Facilities:There are viewing points, rest areas and urban cafeterias in the immediate vicinity. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:İnkılap Mahallesi, Meles Stream Valley, Buca / İzmir.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: You can reach the parking areas just below the arches by passenger car via Yeşildere Street or Şirinyer main artery.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can get off at İZBAN Şirinyer or İnkılap stations and reach the aqueducts with a 5-10 minute walk.•Parking Availability:There are short-term car parking spaces on the surrounding streets and streets. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:The angle where the two-storey stone arches are framed towards the sky over the Meles Stream and the panoramic shots from the valley slopes are extremely aesthetic.•Light and Shooting Hours:The first light of the morning and the golden hour at sunset, when the stone blocks turn golden, are the best shooting moments.•Time to Visit:In spring, when the stream is flowing and the environment is green, it is perfect for photography.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should try the famous Izmir cereal, kumru and oven boyoz in Şirinyer Sevgi Yolu and Buca centre.