Izmir

Izmir

Izmir is a city situated on the west coast of Turkey

near the Mount Pagos. It is an ancient city that was called Smyrna, was destroyed by the Persians in 545 BC and was re-founded by Alexander the Great. It was a very important city in the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Izmir is a historic city, has the second largest port in Turkey and many places of tourist interest like the Hisar Mosque, the Kislaragasi Han, the Ethnography Museum, the St. Polycarp Church that’s the oldest Christian church and the Beth Israel synagogue. Kemeralti it’s the heart of Izmir. Hotels in Izmir

What to visit in Izmir: Konak Square; Hisar Mosque; Kislaragasi Han; Ethnography Museum; St Polycarp Church; Beth Israel Synagogue;

Transports in Izmir

Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB): There are daily flights to/from Istanbul, Ankara and Antalya.

By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from several cities.

Maps of Izmir

Map of Izmir

Izmir on Map of Turkey