Sights

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.

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The Historical Elevator

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.

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tel:	(232) 255 5420-227 5843
openingHours:	open whole day
address:	Mithatpasa Cad. Dario Moreno Street Karatas Konak

Kordonboyu

Kordonboyu is a coastal promenade with many restaurants and bars.

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Konak Meydani

Right in the center, the place where it all happens.

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Izmir Museum

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address::	Halil Rifat Cad. No: 4 Konak - Izmir
tel:	(232) 484 83 24

Hisar Mosque

Built in 1592 the Hisar Mosque is a charming place where you can find all kinds of flowers for quite low prices.

type:	Mosques
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Bird paradise of izimir

Çamaltı15 km west of Karşıyaka, is an area of coastal marshes and salt fields that is preserved as an important bird sanctuary - Bird Paradise of Izmir Behind the old Çiğli airport there is a Kuş Cenneti ( Bird's Heaven ), which spreads over an area of 8000 hectares, placed under protection in Çamaltı 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..

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Havra Street

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.

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Kadifekale

Kadifekale is located south of Konak suquare which has the best view over looking the city.

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Çesme Museum

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address:	Kale Sok. No:1 Çesme - Izmir
tel:	(232) 712 66 09

Clock Tower

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.

Izmir Fair&Park

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..

The Ataturk Museum

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 İzmir used this place as headquarters. Atatürk executed his personal activities here when İzmir 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..