Hellooo! How are you? We are fine, too thanks! 🙂 Today we will talk about a city which has lots of beauty and historical values! If you still haven’t visited yet, let’s discover together. İzmir… I wish you aware of how beautiful city you are! Think a city like lots of university students live there, respect still exists, beautiful girls/boys born there, delicious food are made, and most importantly the see is belonging to the Aegean Sea. We can’t wait more, ready?
1. Allianoi Ancient City / Allianoi Antik Kenti
The Allianoi Ancient City, covering an area of 30 thousand square meters, has a rich relic. It was used as a permanent settlement area in the Prehistoric, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods enable us to discover the remains from many periods. The most important feature of the city, which is located in the Bergama district of Izmir, is that it has been found in the thermal zone. The three-storey mica and the mosaics in the spa are among the most striking remains.
2. Nebiler Waterfall / Nebiler Şelalesi
This waterfall in the village of Nebiler during the year, especially when the summer season is visited by domestic and foreign tourists. Trekking trails are available here and you can enjoy nature by trekking. At the same time, the village is preferred by many visitors because of the spa and spas. After trekking, you can shower with thermal water outdoors and enjoy your time.
3.Bozdağ Ski Resort / Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi
Bozdağ Ski Center, located 110 km from Izmir city centre and 26 kilometres from Ödemiş, is established in 1988. Due to the warm climate of the Aegean Region, the best time to go to Bozdağ, where the ski season starts early and ends early, is stated as the snow level between December and March.
4.Gölcük Plateau / Gölcük Yaylası
The height of the lake which is about 1100 m in height, 5m in depth and formed by tectonic movements. The lake is at the peak of Bozdağlar and it has a lush vegetation, a unique quiet and peaceful environment!
5. Çeşme Spa / Çeşme Ilıcaları
Ceşme is one of the regions preferred by local and foreign tourists for holidays. It is famous for its beautiful beaches, historical sites and a spa.
6.Çeşme Peninsula / Çeşme Yarımadası
Çeşme peninsula, which is one of the most popular tourist areas in İzmir, leaves its doors open to its guests because every season of the year gives an opportunity to hot weather, so its hotels, hostels and boutique hotels are active 300 days a year. 🙂
7.Pitane Ancient City / Pitane Antik Kenti
You can go on a different and entertaining journey by staying in one of the hotels or hostels near Pitane Antique City. You can enjoy both the sun and the sea in abundance and visit the most visited places of İzmir.
8.Karaburun Peninsula / Karaburun Yarımadası
You will see the traces of many civilizations as you stroll through all the natural and historical sites of the Karaburun Peninsula which is a very old residential area.
9.Cave of the Seven Sleepers / Yedi Uyuyanlar Mağarası
The Cave of the Seven Sleepers, located in the Ancient City of Ephesus, is also known as Eshab-i Kehf and is a story known to both Christians and Muslims.
10. Efes Ancient City / Efes Antik Kenti
Ephesus is in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Library of Celsus. Library of Celsus, a library in Ephesus, in Selçuk, İzmir. The library, which was built between 110-135 in the Roman period, has two floors. It is thought to host up to 14,000 books at the time.
11.Foça Beach / Foça Plajı
Such a natural beauty between the peacemakers who enjoy peaceful swim in Karakum Beach, you will want to go to this beach every Foca holiday.
12.Ekmeksiz Beach / Ekmeksiz Plajı
It is located in the middle of the blue sky and green nature. Seferihisar and clear water ready to take all the fatigue of your year. There are many hotels and pensions in Seferihisar, and they are all waiting for you to make a great holiday.
13.Urla Peninsula / Urla Yarımadası
There will be moments to cool off in the attractive bays of each other, to enjoy the sun and to relieve your tiredness. In the meantime, you can go to the beach of Yassica Island to swim. Yassica Island, Karsiyaka, Urla and Konak piers are possible to reach by service which is organized regularly.
14.Historical Elevator / Tarihi Asansör
Izmir, which hosts many different cultures successfully for many years, today shares the legacy of the richness of these cultures with its own people and visitors, and the historical elevator is one of the most typical examples of such legacies. Also, Jewish citizens have a special place in Izmir.
15.İzmir Bird Sanctuary / İzmir Kuş Cenneti
There are a large number of flamingos and crested pelicans in this area, which has 220 bird species. Storks, snakes, apples, sea swallows, stilt, stallion, sackcloth, sea magpie and cute bird species will fascinate you all. Located in an area of 8,000 hectares, Izmir Bird Sanctuary is ready to join your most enjoyable times.
16.Homeros Valley / Homeros Vadisi
Homer Valley, organized as a result of the works of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality; has artificial ponds, trees, walking paths and picnic places will give you unforgettable moments.
17.Kadifekale
Although its surroundings are surrounded by modern settlements, Hellenistic and Roman fortifications can be seen. There is a large cistern with arches from the Byzantine Period and a mosque. Don’t forget to drink tea with views of Izmir Bay at the entrance of Kadifekale.
18.Aqua Fantasy Park
Aquapark is an enjoyable place for who interests to Fantasy water park, which is a 5-star hotel and spa centre. Aqua park with a capacity of 5,000 people per day; it is not limited to water slides only. It contains many activities and services.
19.Alsancak Love Road / Alsancak Sevgi Yolu
Imagine such a street that the centuries-old palm trees on both sides, a colour illuminated floor. Located in Konak, Alsancak Sevgi Yolu is one of the most popular places in İzmir. Also, you can buy small gifts like a book, magnets for your relatives.
20.İzmir Cord Length / İzmir Kordon Boyu
When someone calls the Izmir cord length, the first thing that comes to mind is the blue sea on one side and various cute cafes on one side. You can meet with your family or friends for a coffee in the evening and enjoy your coffee with a very pleasant sea view!
21.Clocktower / Saat Kulesi
Izmir Clock Tower is located in Konak district of Izmir and has a length of 25 meters. It is said that the green coloured and red stones used in the architecture of the building were brought from Ephesus. The clock tower consists of 4 floors. In addition, this structure is the octagonal base. It is said that there is a narrow area of the octagonal base and there are also dispensers in this area.
22.Kızlarağası Inn / Kızlararası Hanı
The lower floor of the Kızlarağası Inn, which is one of the oldest buildings of İzmir Kemeraltı, was used for shopping and the upper floor was used for accommodation. It is known that it was built by Hacı Beşir Ağa by looking at the construction sign of the inn. Although the information about the construction of the inn is not certain, it is thought to have begun in 1744 and completed in 1745.
23.Key Museum
Located in the district of Izmir, which is Turkey’s largest classic car museum, gives an opportunity to make people happy who have great interest to see a classic car. The cars in the museum continue to welcome visitors to the past. While the collection in the museum meets with car enthusiasts, it also contributes to the region by increasing the tourism potential of the Aegean Region.
Well, we aimed to show you lots of beauty of İzmir but of course, it did not end! We will talk about İzmir more with next writings. So, see you now! We will see later. 🙂
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