- Location and History
- Agricultural city 100 km east of Izmir, founded in 189 BC by Eumenes II
- Known for sultanas production and hosted one of Seven Churches of Asia
- Survived Byzantine-Ottoman conflict until 1390
- Lost Greek population after 1919-22 war, now mostly modern architecture
- Transportation
- Istanbul to Alaşehir takes 8.5 hours via multiple routes
- Konya Mavi train runs overnight from Konya to Izmir
- Regional train connects to Izmir via Sardis and Manisa
- D585 highway provides good divided road access
- Attractions
- Kenan Evren Statue serves as central meeting point
- St John's Church built around 600 AD
- Yıldırım Beyazıt Mosque constructed around 1400 AD
- Old hamam still in use
- Accommodation and Services
- Multiple hotels available, including modern Can Otel and Hotel La Bella
- Supermarkets and local restaurants in town center
- 4G coverage available as of December 2023