Kordon Route

Manzara

The liveliest and busiest street of Izmir! Kordon, which stretches along the coast in Alsancak, is among the constant travel addresses of Izmir. Covering the coastline between İzmir Cumhuriyet Square and İzmir Port, Kordon was opened to the public after 150 meters of the sea was filled. You can also enjoy the nostalgic tram in Kordon, where the filling works were stopped after it was declared a protected area in 1999. Kordon, which is lively at all hours of the day with its walking paths, grass resting areas, cafes and bicycle paths offering beautiful Aegean views, is one of the most lively and popular places in Izmir. Izmir tours are not complete without a walk in Kordon.

Kemeraltı

Tarihi

The Kemeraltı Bazaar, with its authenticity reminiscent of the old Ottoman markets! Famous for being one of the oldest bazaars in the world, Kemeraltı Bazaar is still the largest open-air market in Izmir today. The bazaar spreads over a wide area from the Mezarlıkbaşı district to Konak Square. The bazaar, which is a shopping paradise with many shops and stores, was created by filling the sea between 1650 and 1670. You will have the chance to examine the best examples of traditional Turkish handicrafts in Kemeraltı Bazaar, which has been the heart of commerce in İzmir for hundreds of years and offers a rich shopping option with its covered bazaars, inns, spice shops, antique shops and second-hand booksellers. You should definitely stop by Kemeraltı Bazaar, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2020, for a pleasant evening walk and shopping.

Historical Elevator

Manzara

Famous for its panoramic Izmir views! Izmir Historical Elevator, which has become one of the iconic structures of Izmir and was built by a businessman in 1907, will immediately attract your attention with its 58 meters height. Located between Mithatpaşa Street and Şehit Nihatbey Street and famous for its panoramic İzmir views, the elevator consists of 155 steps. On the top floor of the elevator, there is a cafeteria and a viewing terrace. You can sip your tea and take wonderful photos with panoramic views of Izmir on the terrace of the Historic Elevator, which is worth seeing with its impressive classical stone architecture.

Clock Tower

Tarihi

The symbol of Izmir! It was built in 1901 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamit's accession to the throne. Located at the entrance of Kemeraltı Bazaar and next to Konak Yalı Mosque, the impressive 25-meter-high 4-storey clock tower differs from other Ottoman clock towers with its original architecture. Do not leave the city without taking a photo at the Izmir Clock Tower, which has a floor width of 81 m2, where Abdulhamid's signature is also embroidered in relief.

Çelebi Unlu Mamulleri

Kafe

A cookie filled with hot, liquid chocolate, Bomba! Although bomba, one of the most consumed desserts in İzmir, is sold in many places, the most famous of them is Çelebi Bakery Products. Especially, Çelebi Bakery Products in Konak, which is known as the place where the bomb was invented, is one of the most preferred places.

Ephesus Ancient City

Mutlaka Görülmeli

The ancient city, Ephesus, where the most famous philosophers of traiche grew up! One of Turkey's most visited historical treasures, the Ancient City of Ephesus, each of which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is different from Çukuriçi Höyük, Ayasuluk Hill, Ephesus Ancient City and the House of the Virgin Mary. The ancient city of Ephesus, one of the largest and most powerful cities of the ancient period, has also trained many philosophers and scientists in its long history, Herakletos and Hermodor. In this fascinating ancient city, where you can explore with guided tours, you will take a journey in history between the Ephesus Antique Theater, the largest open-air theater of the ancient period with a capacity of 24,000 people, the Celsius Library, Hadrian's Temple, Curates Street and impressive terrace houses. Ephesus Antique Theater, which also organizes many important international events every year in its ancient theater, is among the historical places that should definitely be visited in Izmir trips.

Agora Musum

Müze

The historical treasure in the center of Izmir, Agora Ruins! Agora Ruins is located in Basmane district of Konak district and is also known as Izmir Agora. M.S. The agora, which was built in the 2nd century during the Roman period and is the market place of the city, is one of the best preserved in the region. Agora Ruins, where many important historical artifacts were found in the excavations and included in the World Heritage Tentative List by UNESCO in 2020, is an impressive place where you can take a journey through history in the middle of the city.

Dostlar Fırını

Kafe

Boyoz and eggs at Dostlar Bakery, Izmir's famous breakfast! Boyoz, which takes its name from the word "bollos" meaning "small loaves" in Spanish, was transferred to Izmir cuisine from the cuisine of Sephardic Jews who immigrated to Izmir from Spain in 1492. You can find this unleavened food, similar to puff pastry, in every corner of İzmir. However, the first place that comes to mind when Boyoz is mentioned in İzmir is Alsancak Dostlar Bakery. Although it is usually eaten plain, here is the boyoz; It has many varieties such as eggplant, mozzarella, and tahini.

Bostanlı

Insta Spot

Ayda Winery & Vineyards

Bar

Wine tasting in touch with nature! It is a winery established at an altitude of 400 meters near Gödence Village in Seferihisar district of Izmir. It was founded by a family that developed itself by attending the best courses and gaining the right to participate in the best trainings. In addition to wine tasting, you can taste main dishes made with wine. You can learn how to make your own wine by participating in workshops and trainings held at certain times.

Bird Paradise

Meşhur

A paradise that hosts thousands of birds, Bird Sanctuary. İzmir Bird Sanctuary, which covers an 8000 hectare wide wetland area in Çamaltı Saltpan, is a nature paradise where more than 200 water birds live. bird sanctuary; In addition to dozens of rare birds such as crested pelicans, pink-winged flamingos, gray and black storks, it is also home to more than 50,000 migratory birds during their migration periods. You can find bird watching towers, binoculars, hiking trails and bicycle paths in İzmir Bird Paradise, which is among the most visited places in İzmir by both nature lovers and photographers. You can visit the bird paradise, which is 56 kilometers away from İzmir, in all seasons and you can see hundreds of different bird species up close, especially during migration periods.