The site of ancient Smyrna lies primarily beneath the modern city, but significant remains have been uncovered in excavations ongoing since the 1930s. The Agora in Konak is the most impressive exposed section, but the ancient city extended up the hill toward Kadifekale, and traces of Hellenistic walls and public buildings have been found throughout the old districts.
The İzmir Archaeological Museum provides the best overview of what has been recovered — including the famous marble statues of Poseidon and Demeter, and thousands of smaller finds spanning three millennia of continuous occupation. For visitors interested in the ancient city, the combination of the museum and the Agora site gives a good picture of Smyrna's scale and importance.