Musts in Izmir
Attractions in Izmir City Center
Kordon
Iconic seafront suitable to promenade. It lies from Cumhuriyet Meydanı to Alsancak and from Konak Pier to Konak Meydanı.
Konak Meydanı ve İzmir Saat Kulesi (Konak Square and İzmir Clock Tower)
Tarihi Asansör (Historical Elevator)
It has a magnific city and bay view especially at sunset and night. It houses a cafe and restaurant.
Kızlarağası Han & Kemeraltı
Kemeraltı is an old bazaar stretching from Konak Sq through to the ancient Agora. There are shops, eateries, artisans’ workshops, mosques, coffeehouses, tea gardens and synagogues. It has crowded and colorful streets.
Kızlarağası Han is an historical and touristic bazaar dated to 18th century.
Kültür Park (Culture Park)
At Kültürpark, there are more than 8000 trees and 200 plants.
Kültürpark has an international character with its fair which is organized every year.
Kültürpark is built on an area of 420.000 m2. It contains many exhibition and conference halls beside sports, art, and entertainment spots like Atatürk Open Air Theater, İsmet İnönü Art Center, Celal Atik Sports Hall, Parachute Tower, Youth Theater, Painting and Sculpture Museum, Izmir History and Art Museum.
Nearby Attractions:
Karagöl Tabiat Parkı (Karagöl Natural Park)
Efes Antik Kenti (Ephesus)
Meryem Ana Evi (House of the Virgin Mary)
Şirince Köyü (Şirince Village)
Alaşehir (Philadelphia)
Kula Jeopark (Kuladokia)
Nearby Beaches and Seaside Options:
1- Çeşme
2- Alaçatı
3- Ilıca Beach
4- Foça