Izmir: 24 hour itinerary
Izmir is the only airport serving the area around Alaçati, so if you are visiting the area, it is likely you’ll fly in/out from there.
Izmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara and it has more than 3,000 years of recorded urban history, in ancient times known as Smyrna.
Things to do
Agora of Smyrna
It’s an ancient Roman agora originally built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the agora was ruined by an earthquake in 178 AD. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius ordered its reconstruction.
Open every day 8.30am to 5pm.
Kemeraltı Bazaar
A vibrant market with a range of cafes, restaurants, shops selling fresh produce and textiles.
Hisar Mosque
Landmark 1590s mosque featuring a domed interior with a mix of Ottoman & European-style art. Free entrance.
Clock Tower of İzmir and the Konak Pier shopping centre are near to each other and all lead to the promenade and its beautiful sunsets. Enjoy a dinner overlooking the pier and the Aegean sea in one of the many restaurants.
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