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| Izmir Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bostanli mini harbor Bostanli mini harbor Ahmet Celikors "Beautiful Izmir" -- the "Pearl of the Aegean" -- is Turkey's third largest city and second most important port. A city of palm-lined promenades, avenues and green parks set in sweeping curves along a circular bay, Izmir has an exceptionally mild climate and many fine hotels. |
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| The city is a busy commercial and industrial center as well as the gateway
to the Aegean Region. Turkey's Aegean shores are among the loveliest
landscapes in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear
water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by
olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Dotted with idyllic fishing
harbors, 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 sights in the region. The city itself is of course absolutely worth
a visit. Konak Square and Konak street are the best points to start your
visit. The famous clocktower, symbol of the city, is on Konak as is the
Asansor - the elevator used to transport goods from the harbour to the Halil
Rifat quarter. While you are in the area make sure to visit Urla, Çesme and Seferihisar which has lots of historcial sites nearby. The best view in Izmir watch the sun set at the top of the Kadifekale East of the city at 250m high top, over looking to Aegean sea. Also 20km west of Konak suqaure at Balçova, take a tour to the mountain by a cable railway and enjoy the view from the forest and eat lunch or dinner. ________Sights Edit This from lunapark, kulturpark from lunapark, kulturpark Ahmet Celikors Kültürpark(culture park) is situated at the center of Izmir similar like central park of NY and it's a nice ,silent ,green getaway from city life. Contributors June 28, 2005 new by bora_bilgin (1 point) Display all or display just: Fountains and statues Hotspots Memorials Mosques Museums general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Hasan Tahsin Monument Edit This hasan tahsin monument hasan tahsin monument This is a monument situated in Konak Square.Hasan Thasin is the person who shot firstly against Greek soldiers who wanted to occupy the city during Turkish Independence War. type: Memorials World66 rating: [rate it] The Historical Elevator Edit This The old Asansor quarter, filled with old restored houses is also know as the Jewish quarter Dario Moreno Sokagi a the main pedestrian street to the Asansor itself, which is an elevator that was built in the 19th century At fifty-one meters in height it provides access between the lower and upper streets Situated on the upper side, the Asansor restaurant and bar offers a beautiful view of Izmir. Probably one of the best views of Izmir can be seen from here. Fee to go up and come down is only : 0,25 YTL which is 15 Euro cents. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (232) 255 5420-227 5843 openingHours: open whole day address: Mithatpasa Cad. Dario Moreno Street Karatas Konak Highlights of Ancient Ephesus Edit This Highlights of Ancient Ephesus Your driver and licensed guide will meet you in front of Kusadasi's port Passenger Terminal. After a short walk and visit to the Caravanserai you depart into the countryside to the ancient city of Ephesus. On the way you'll see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. * The highlight of your half day trip is your walk through the streets of ancient Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Your licensed guide will bring the past to more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +90 532 340 01 52 url: www.turkeytravelservice.com address: Sultanahmet email: info@turkeytravelservice.com Kordonboyu Edit This Kordonboyu is a coastal promenade with many restaurants and bars. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Konak Meydani Edit This Right in the center, the place where it all happens. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Izmir Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address:: Halil Rifat Cad. No: 4 Konak - Izmir tel: (232) 484 83 24 Hisar Mosque Edit This Built in 1592 the Hisar Mosque is a charming place where you can find all kinds of flowers for quite low prices. type: Mosques World66 rating: [rate it] Bird paradise of izimir Edit This Çamalti15 km west of Karsiyaka, is an area of coastal marshes and salt fields that is preserved as an important bird sanctuary - Bird Paradise of Izmir Behind the old Çigli airport there is a Kus Cenneti ( Bird's Heaven ), which spreads over an area of 8000 hectares, placed under protection in Çamalti salt pits territory ( by Ministry of Forestry) in 1982 . 205 species of birds. There are 63 species of domestic birds, 54 species of summer migratory birds, 43 species of winter migratory birds, 30 spicies of transit birds. 56 spicies of birds have been breeding in the more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Havra Street Edit This Havra Street in Kemeralti is a zone with many Jewish synagogues, the oldest of which is Talmud Tora. You can also find quite nice wine houses here. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kadifekale Edit This Kadifekale is located south of Konak suquare which has the best view over looking the city. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Çesme Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Kale Sok. No:1 Çesme - Izmir tel: (232) 712 66 09 Clock Tower Edit This Clock tower the symbol of Izmir is in Konak Square - the heart of the city. It was built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Abduhamit II's accession to the throne. The clock itsetf was a gift of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany. it is decorated in an elaborate; late Ottoman style. The 25 meter high tower is currently being restored. type: Fountains and statues World66 rating: [rate it] Izmir Fair&Park Edit This Izmir which is the most enormous fair area of Turkey was founded on 421.000 m2 area, in 1936. It was found due to the economic, social, cultural, diplomatic relations with the global nations. During the annual Izmir International Festival, international and Turkish artists perform at various venues in the city and surrounding area, including the theatre at Ephesus and Alsancak. Since I932 this international trade fair is a great highlight of the summer season in Culture Park. From late August to early September, the fair doubles as a popular festival of more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] The Ataturk Museum Edit This The museum is on 1st Kordon ( Atatürk Street ) and it was established as a house by carpet merchant Takfor between 1875-1880. The building was deserted by its owner on September 9th, 1922 and transferred to the ownership of the Treasury. The Turkish army who entered to Izmir used this place as headquarters. Atatürk executed his personal activities here when Izmir Economy Congress gathered on February 17th, 1923. At the end of the congress, the headquarters moved from this building and the Treasury hired out the building to Mr. Naim to be used as a more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: + 90 232 421 70 26 address: Atatürk Cad. No: 24 Alsancak - iZMiR _________Getting Around Edit This Izmir, as the third biggest city of Turkey, has a good network of transport system utilizing possibilities at sea and on land. If you come to izmir by air, the possibilities are as follows: 1-If you do not care about the budget, the easiest way is to take a taxi. To the city center it would cost appr. 25 USD. 2-Havas-local ground handling company operates coaches to differnt points of the city center and it costs appr. 6 USD. 3-Do not reckon with the train at the moment. There is a train station at the airport. However, the existing railway is beeing rehabilitated to become a part of the extended metro system; we expect that in one year's time it will be ready. If you come to Izmir-port, then it is located in Alsancak in the very center of the city. If you have limited time in Izmir, then I would advise using taxi to reach, for example, the basar. In case you come to the main central bus-terminal of Izmir, the best way is to take the socalled services busses operated by the bus-companies. At the bus-terminal, take the service bus to the city center. These service busses usually drive to the central parts of the city. Within the city of Izmir, the main public transport means is the red municipal busses. As a foreigner in Izmir, it may be difficult to find out where to take the bus, which bus and to where. Therefore, unless you want an adventure, for short stays, I would not advise the municipal busses. In these busses you can use money ( appr. 1 USD) or you can use "Kent Kart" ( City Card). The last named can be bought at the bus ticket offices or at some shops. Look for the sign "Kent Kart" to buy this card. you pay appr. 3 USD and you have to fill in some credits which you then spend on the bus. You simply show the card to a device besides the driver and the cost shall be deduced from your total credit. Using "Kent Kart" is more reasonable. Between the following points there are municipal boat/ ferry services: Passanger boats Konak/ Karsiyaka/ Konak, Konak/Bostanli/ Konak, Konak/Bayrakli/Konak, Goztepe/Karsiyaka/Goztepe ( few departures a day) and ferry boats ( for cars and passangers) Uckuyular/Bostanli/Uckuyular. In the summer, there are boat trips from Konak to Alman Adasi outside Urla, where there are swimming possibilities. Izmir Metro approximately 11 km. long with 10 stations is what we can be proud of. The end stations are Bornova and Uckuyular. If you are in the very center of Izmir-close to the Basar, the nearest stations are Konak, Cankaya and Basmane. The Municipality of Izmir is extending the metro system; after the construction of the new railways and the rehabilitation of the existing ones, it will be a superb development in the public transport system of Izmir. In addition, there are also minibus ( "dolmus") services usually outside the very central parts of Izmir. Taxi in Turkey in general is quite reasonable. So, if you as a visitor does not have stressing budget limitations it is an advisable means of transportation. You should of course remmeber to provide for that the taxi-driver turns on the "taksimetre" showing how much you should pay. |
