Izmir Travel Guide

 muratkorman Says:  Karsiyaka is one of the popular regions in Izmir. There is a pedestrian street full of shops and restaurants. You can take a walk on the seaside. You can also take the boat to Konak or Pasaport boat stations. 

 muratkorman Says:  Kemeralti is the famous market area behind Konak Square. You can find many shops specialized in different trades. It's especially crowded during the weekends. Tourists also prefer this area. You can bargain with the prices of most items. There are shops to get some souvenirs... 

 Arkeolog Says:  Konak Meydani (Konak square) is the centre of Izmir city. Due to the presence of such official institutions as the municipal and governorship buildings coupled with a concentration of shopping facilities in this square, it setrves as a meeting and intersecting point for... 

 Arkeolog Says:  St. Polycarp Church This church is located at the intersection of Gaziosmanpaþa Blvd. And Necatibey Blvd. On the way from Cumhuriyet Square to Basmane. The building was built in 1625 in honour of St. Polycarp, who was killed in A.D. 155 in Kadifekale at the age of 86... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Agora was the largest of its kind in the world and was established in 333 BC by Alexander the Great on the slopes of Mt. Pagos but was ruined in an earthquake in AD 178 and rebuilt soon after by Marcus Aurelius. The Agora was originally partially excavated in 1932-41,... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This impressive building in the Kemeralti Bazaar was built as a caravanserai in 1744. It's the only covered part of the bazaar and, because of this, is touristy with a tea garden in the courtyard and antique shops on the second floor. Nice all the same for a wander around. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is the main bazaar in Izmir and is a must visit just to wander around it's maze of mini streets. It doesn't have the same feel or is as exotic as the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul as it's not covered and the shops and stalls aren't as touristy. However, there is a building... 

 dennise_ali Says:  This is one of the best burgers I have ever had. They have gigantic homemade burgers with recipes around the world. They don't have much options, I think there is only 4-5 burgers, but who needs choice when every single one of the burgers are heavenly. The bread is also... 

 muratkorman Says:  For transportation in Izmir, you need to get Kentkart which you can use in boats, metro and buses. Tokens are not used anymore in Izmir and if you would like to use public transportation, you need to get kentkart from various outlets available in the city. You can follow the... 

 alectrevor Says:  There is now a fast train from Izmir to Ankara. The train i took was the 09.15 am to Istanbul by train and ferry. Buses go from the otagar outside city centre.See my Istanbul page for info and pictures on Train Izmir to Istanbul As of 2011 i notice that trains from Izmir now... 

 Pinat Says:  Kula is a small town in the province of Manisa and 150 km. from Izmir city center. In that sense, it is truly off the beaten path for Izmir (It requires 300 km of driving assuming you don't want to sleep over). If you have time, believe me it is worth the effort.I wanted to... 

 Pinat Says:  It's a bit strange to write a skiing tip for Izmir as the city is related with sun rather than snow, or with summer rather than winter. However, if you are in Izmir between December and March and if you are really desperate to go skiing, there is a place, actually a mountain...