Province d’İzmir, golfe de Smyrne, Türkiye
İzmir
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Collect moments between façades.
İzmir articulates a large contemporary seafront with traces of ancient Smyrna and the shopping streets of Kemeraltı. Between Konak Square, L'agora and Kadifekale Height, the changes in level reveal the relationship of the city to its Gulf. Archaeological collections complement a largely urban discovery, distinct from the province's seaside resorts.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · Heritage · Coast
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
İzmir
İzmir articulates a large contemporary seafront with traces of ancient Smyrna and the shopping streets of Kemeraltı. Between Konak Square, L'agora and Kadifekale Height, the changes in level reveal the relationship of the city to its Gulf. Archaeological collections complement a largely urban discovery, distinct from the province's seaside resorts.
Agora de Smyrna, Kadifekale and Tour de l'Horloge d İIzmir give the most telling landmarks of İzmir. Together, they form a destination where the big city, heritage and coastline meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: Kadifekale is high; the beaches of Çeşme belong to another area. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Agora de Smyrne
- Kadifekale
- Tower of the Clock of the Zmir
- Kemeraltı District
- archéologique d’İzmir Museum
Before you choose
- Kadifekale is high; the beaches of Çeşme belong to another area.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Heritage
Agora de Smyrne
L ágora d ázmir retains an ancient public space rebuilt in Roman times after an earthquake. It is integrated into the present city, allowing to approach the history of Smyrna near the merchant district of Kemeraltı.
Heritage
Kadifekale
The castle of Kadifekale occupies the height of Mount Pagos above the Čzmir. Its location offers a reading of the city and the Gulf, while recalling the defensive role of this hill since ancient times.
Heritage
Tour de l’Horloge d’İzmir
The Clock Tower is the monumental landmark of Konak Square, in the heart of the city. It marks an important public space between the seafront and the entrance to the historic merchant district.
Walk
Quartier de Kemeraltı
Kemeraltı is the historic district of the bazaar of the d İizmir, still dedicated to intense commercial activity. Its streets allow you to discover the inhabited and merchant town, in addition to the isolated monuments and remains of Smyrna.
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