City of Izmir (Smyrna)

There are over 5000 years of history of the city of Izmir and an old town Izmir (Smyrna) is located in North-East Bay, about a hundred acres and was built on a small island. Over the last century, Meles Sipvlos mountain river on a flood plain has been marketed in Bornova and half a mile island today has become a hill. Kemeralti Mezarlikbasi includes the neighborhoods of the waterfront area leads to the mansion as a curve. Today’s largest shopping center in Izmir is Kemeralti. Antigua and the mysterious vaults and domes, tents, modern business center, shops, cinemas and shopping centers has appealed to all types of coffee and the appearance of the site. In this market, the traditional craft of Turkish ceramics, tiles, wood products, carpets, you can find all kinds of leather products. There is a typical Mediterranean climate in Izmir. Prevention of hot and dry summer in Izmir in late winter is mild. You can enjoy the four seasons in Izmir.

Ancient Cities : Ephesus Ruins, Yali (Konak) Mosque, the mosque Kemeraltı, Faik Pasha Mosque, St.Polycarp Church, St. Mary Magdelena, Kizlaragasi Han, Yemisciler and Halim Aga Bazaar.

Human and natural vegetable plants in the Aegean Sea from the table a rich meal varieties are available. The herbs are the same as the Greek culture. However, in Izmir, Turkey’s specific for different regions of restaurants, including fish, and almost every restaurant in the world of cuisine as well as China, Korea, Mexico, Britain, Italy and many other countries, special restaurants and fast food can find some.

Interesting notes about Izmir ;

• Iliada and Odysseus’s author from Izmir
• Mentioned in the Bible  “ Seven Churches” in the three border provinces of Izmir.
• Seven Wonders of the World Temple of Artemis, one of which is in Izmir, Turkey.
• The first temple built in the name of the goddess Athena was constructed in Izmir.
• The first church for the Virgin Mary at Ephesus, which is in Izmir.
• Famous singer Dario Moreno lives in Izmir.

Places to See ; 

• Natural Beauties : Siren Rocks (Foca), Homer Cave (Buca), Picnic and recreation areas, İnciraltı Youth Center, Ege University Botanical Garden and Herbarium, Teleferik Plants (Balcova)
• Bergama : At a distance of 100 km in the north of Izmir are important, which is the region with archaeological work.
• Sirince Village : Eastern Roman Empire is in a residential area. The urban fabric with natural and integrated some 200 homes are now unable to protect.

In city center :

• Cafe la cigale, french cultural center in the garden is a very decent environment.
• Bostanli and Alsancak are the most popular places in Izmir.
• You can enjoy a alchol at Alsancak and something hot to sit in the street laughing at the pleasure is different.
• Even the nightlife is quite Alsancakta. Many clubs are here. For instance eople, Mischka, Q Club are famous ones.
• When you come to Izmir should also see the clock tower which is the symbol of Izmir.