Tourism in Izmir - Tourism in Turkey, thanks to its view of the Aegean Sea in western Turkey, Izmir is a distinctive coastal destination for its visitors during tourism in Turkey, so do not miss visiting the Izmir beaches and its famous port, with its ancient Roman cities and its archaeological treasures and its antique market. In addition to all of the above, Izmir will still have a lot to offer and tell about its history and the beauty of its nature.

 

Tourism in Izmir - Tourism in Turkey

The most important landmarks of Izmir:

 

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Ephesus ruins

It is an ancient coastal city dating back to the Roman and Greek periods and the periods of the first spread of Christianity in Turkey. The ruins of the archaeological city, which was included in the UNESCO list of heritage sites in 2015, include the “Greek Temple of Artemis”, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the “Roman Library of Kilis”, the “House of the Virgin Mary” dating back to the fifth century, which enjoys high sanctity among Christians and the interest of people of other religions. All this made Ephesus one of the most important tourist destinations in Turkey when visiting Izmir.

 

Konak port

One of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Turkey when visiting Izmir, where the pier provides a wonderful view of the Aegean Sea. It is worth a tour to enjoy its unique beauty, complemented by another tour of a garden or Izmir Park, only 6 km from the port, and do not forget the distinctive Izmir Clock Tower from your photography. After you finish your tour, you can eat a meal of fresh fish in one of the restaurants along the Corniche and then visit a simple café for tea or the famous Turkish coffee.

 

The ancient city of Agora

One of the oldest tourist attractions in Turkey in the heart of Izmir when it was called Agora or Smyrna in the fourth century BC, and the ancient city was completely destroyed by earthquakes before it was renovated in the era of the Romans so that its effects remain to this day in the form of columns with stone arches, rooms with domes Great tanks. You can also see some valuable collectibles from the Agora or Smyrna such as coins, jewelry, sculptures and art pieces in the heart of the Izmir Museum of Art with its three halls.

 

Kimeralti Market

One of the distinctive experiences that you should have during tourism in Turkey and in the heart of Izmir is to visit the ancient Kemeralti Market, which dates back to the sixteenth century, and the traditional antique market is characterized by its colorful shops and distinctive Ottoman architectural design. During your visit to the market, you can also visit the Hisar Mosque and the eight synagogues that are still preserved until this moment.

 

Izmir Elevator

One of the most beautiful adventures and recreational activities that you can do during tourism in Turkey is to try the famous “Izmir Elevator” to take a tour and a quick idea of ​​the beautiful city and its coastal view.

 

The history of the Izmir elevator dates back to the early twentieth century with the aim of linking the Karatas district with the slopes of the nearby hill and now becoming one of the city's most important tourist attractions.