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Things to Do in Izmir

Things to Do in Izmir, Turkey - Izmir Attractions

Things to Do in Izmir

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Ephesus and St. Mary's House Day Trip from Izmir
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Pamukkale Tour from Izmir
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Ephesus Tour From Izmir
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Pamukkale and Hierapolis
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Private Tour : Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour
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Boat Trip From Izmir
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Ephesus Tour with Temple of Artemis and Sirince Village From Izmir
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Day Trips

Top Attractions in Izmir

1. Kemeralti Market

Neighborhoods

The bazaar has been the heart of Izmir for hundreds of years.

2. Alsancak

This wide space has statue of the Turkey modern Founder Ataturk.

3. Izmir Wild Life Park

Parks

Inside you will find more than 300 animal, cafes,gift shops, toilets and baby changing rooms.

4. Kordonboyu

Piers & Boardwalks

Open now

meter long flag held up by thousands with music, singing and parades.

5. Tarihi Asansor

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This elevator built more than 100 years ago, which connects two streets.

6. KEY Museum

Speciality Museums

Two brothers share their love of automobiles and motorcycles via a collection of exquisitely restored vehicles from the…

7. MaviBahce Shopping Center

Shopping Malls

Open now

It has closed and open areas.It has 220 shops and more than 50 restaurants.

8. Saat Kulesi (Clock Tower)

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The sultan actually celebrated his 25th anniversary by having more than 100 clock towers built in public squares…

9. İzmir Optimum Shopping Mall

Shopping Malls

Open now

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It is big, covers every facet of life, and has entertainment (including movie theater, bowling lanes, VR games).

10. Arkas Art Center

Art Galleries

A boutique but professional museum located inside the unique residence of Arkas family.

11. Konak Square

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks

The sultan actually celebrated his 25th anniversary by having more than 100 clock towers built in public squares…

12. Agora Open Air Museum

Ancient Ruins

This is an archeological site currently cataloging the shattered remains of the past and having uncovered a (thankfully…

13. Saint Polycarp Church

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Reconstructed in the early 1600s, the oranate sanctuary depicts Polycarp's life of service and sacrifice, as wells as…

14. Forum Bornova

Shopping Malls

Open now

Located right beside IKEA, this is a picturesque outdoor shopping mall.

15. Pirlanta Beach

Beaches

16. Ataturk Museum

Speciality Museums

The boards describe Ataturk's life, from his birth in modern day Greece, through his military career, the foundation of…

17. Izmir Teleferik

Trams

Open now

There are a few cafes, as well as areas dedicated to picknic and barbeque, and a playground for children.

18. Trajan Fountain

Ancient Ruins

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Throughout its long history spanning over 10,000 years Anatolia, the land that is now Turkey has been the birthplace of…

19. Basilica of St. Jonh

Churches & Cathedrals

Located just below the Ottoman Castle of Selcuk, the cite provides a unique multicultural experience.

20. Hisar Mosque

Religious Sites

It has been constructed in the 16th century and is one of the biggest mosque in the city centre.

21. Kent Forest

Forests

22. Izmir Muze Gemiler Mudurlugu

Military Museums

Military musseum in the Izmir bay comprising a war ship (frigatte?

23. Synagogue Street (Havra Sokagi)

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The synagogues are clustered together next to a thriving food market.

24. Izmir Museum of History and Art

History Museums

It gave insights into the ancient history of Turkey via pottery and other artefacts.

25. Kadifekale

Ancient Ruins

This is a site of defensive walls going back to the time just after Alexander the Great but the present walls are…

26. Birgi Cakiraga Mansion

Historic Sites

The ministry of Culture & Tourism restored and renavated Çakıraga in 18 years and was opened as a museum in 1995.

27. Archaeological Museum of Izmir

Speciality Museums

The museum tries to tell the story of Western Anatolia generally, and the region around Izmir specifically from the…

28. Karagol Tabiat Parki

Bodies of Water • Parks

29. Agora Alisveris Merkezi

Shopping Malls

Open now

There are almost all the brands that are present in Turkey, a cinema showing multiple films upstairs, a food court and…

30. Usca Winery

Wineries & Vineyards

My favourite vineyard

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