Izmir - The Pearl of the Aegean Sea - Turkey

The Turkish metropolis and university city on the Aegean coast on the Gulf of Izmir, with an area of 12,012 square kilometers and a population of 3,500,000 million is also known as the "Pearl of the Aegean." It has the second largest port in the country and is the number of inhabitants, the third largest city in Turkey, while capital of the homonymous province Izmir. Formerly called the city of Smyrna (Greek name) and was until 1922 mainly inhabited by Greeks. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and famous poets such as Homer should have lived.

In geological terms, the city in a seismic region. The climate is in spring and autumn pleasantly tempered and therefore the best time. In high summer temperatures are unbearably hot to hot without wind. The winters are wechselhaftes weather, but the rare snowfall.

Those who visited the city, should be the symbol of the city the Clock Tower (Seeds Kulesi) on the Konak square with 24 m in height (in the late Ottoman Moorish-style) not to omit. Other sights include the Agora, Kadifekale (Castle), the Kemeralti Bazaar, the Balcova Thermal baths and Belkahve (hill Ataturk statue). In further vicinity are some important ruins sites and natural beauties (Ephesus with the Temple of Artemis, burial place of the Virgin Mary, Pergamon, Camalti Bird Paradise). The Kordonboyu is probably not only Izmir but also the world's longest bar. The cultural park with Zoologischem garden, open-air theatre and the exhibition site was destroyed on the ground built city and covers an area of 420.000km ². Within Turkey, Izmir as the most Western and modern city. In addition to the industrial sector can be found in Izmir but also the agricultural sector whose major exports petroleum products, chemicals and foodstuffs (figs, grapes) and some others.

The city is by car from the airport 18km away-Adnan Menderes Airport to reach. The sub-O30 ring road and now opened the subway also offer a good opportunity to move.

Izmir Guide

"Beautiful Izmir" - the "Pearl of the Aegean Sea" - is Turkey's third largest city and the second most important port. A city of palm-lined boulevards, avenues and parks in sweeping curves along a circular bay, Izmir has an exceptionally mild climate and many fine hotels.

The city is a bustling commercial and industrial centre and the move into the Aegean. Turkey Aegean shore are among the most beautiful scenery in the country. The beautiful coastal scenery, lapped by the clear waters of the Aegean Sea, is rich in large and pristine beaches, surrounded by olive groves, rocky cliffs and pine forests. Dotted with idyllic fishing ports, popular holiday villages, and the remains of ancient civilizations, this region offers an exceptionally attractive venue for meetings, incentives and conferences. Izmir is also a good starting point to explore the many attractions in the region. The city itself is of course absolutely worth a visit. Konak Konak square and streets are the best points to start your visit. The famous Clock Tower, landmark of the city, is in Konak, as well as the Asansor - the elevator for the transportation of goods from port to Halil Rifat quarter.

If you are in the area make sure to visit Urla, Çeşme Seferihisar and has many historcial sites nearby. The best prospect in Izmir clock the sun at the top of the Kadifekale east of the city to 250m high, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Even 20 km west of Konak suqaure in Balçova, take a trip on the mountain by a cable car and enjoy the view from the forest and eat lunch or dinner.