10 Places to Visit in İzmir

İzmir. Perhaps the most beautiful city in Turkey. The city has too much historical places and natural beauties. İzmir is a city where you should visit. In this article you can find 10 places to visit you need to see in İzmir.


1. KORDON BOYU (CORD LENGTH)

When you hear İzmir, your mind first comes to Kordon Boyu.  This place is between İzmir Port and Cumhuriyet square. You can have a pleasant time here at any time of day. The most beautiful sunset in İzmir is watched from here .

2. SAAT KULESİ (CLOCK TOWER)

Konak Clock Tower is built in 1901 by Eşref paşa who was city manager. Tower is one of the most important symbols of the city. The tower which is a popular meeting point for people is just after the Kemeraltı Bazaar. I advice you not to leave the city without seeing the Clock Tower.

3. TARİHİ KEMERALTI ÇARŞISI (KEMERALTI OLD BAZAAR)

When you start to walk by taking the Clock Tower to the rear, You will see the Historical Bazaar. Kemeraltı is the most liveliest shopping place of the region. The bazaar offers you too many shopping options. You can buy what you want the bazaar where is home to millions of tourists.

4. KIZLARAĞASI HANI (GRAND KIZLARAGASI CARAVANSERAI)

You walked a lot and you were tired. It is time to have a rest. This place is for you to drink unique delicious coffee. While you sitting on the courtyard, you will get rid of tiredness.

5. TARİHİ ASANSÖR (HİSTORICAL LIFT)

If you want the view, here is for you. The Historical Lift 5 minutes from Konak. The Lift was built in 1907 to facilitate transportation. You can watch gulf view from here.

6. ŞİRİNCE

If you are bored by the crowd of the city, you should visit Şirince. This village where has many natural beauties is very popular for tourists. According to Mayan Calendar it won't be affected by the apocalypse. This village is surrounded by olive and grape trees. the vines of Şirince are very popular. You can taste normal or hot vine here. İf you want to stay here, you can stay historical houses.

7. EFES ANTİK KENTİ (EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY)

After visit Şirince, you can go Ephesus Ancient City.Ephesus ancient city was built in 7000 BC. Artemis Temple which is one of the seven wonders of the world is here.  2 millions tourists visit here every year.

8.ALAÇATI

Alaçatı is one of the most populer holiday spots in the city. You may fall in love to arthitecture of this town. You can swim in cool sea, you can visit antique shops, you can watch surfing, you can watch the sunset from the windmills.

9.DOĞAL YAŞAM PARKI (IZMIR NATURAL HABITAT)

The Natural Habitat was established in 2008. If you are curious about animals in their natural habitat, you can go here.

10. AGORA

Agora which was built  4000 BC is one of the most popular ancient place in the city. Commercial and art activities would be here in ancient period. Excavation work is still going on here. Be sure to see here.