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İzmir In Winter Is Something Else!

Everyone knows the summer of İzmir well, but what about İzmir in the winter? All four seasons are great here, so we wanted to tell you a little bit about the winter of İzmir. Maybe after reading this article, you will prepare your suitcases and hit the road. Maybe İzmir is not covered with snow in the winter, but it doesn’t sleep...

Best 10 places to take photographs in İzmir

From sunset to the fishing towns, from nature to the historic streets, İzmir has many beauties to photograph. Here are the top 10 locations to do so. Kordon Kordon is the place to watch the most spectacular sunset in İzmir. If the weather is warm and sunny, you can spend a pleasant day in Kordon and take the best photographs of the...

Turkish Baths in İzmir

İzmir has many baths from the Ottoman period that have managed to survive until this day. Some of these baths can only be visited as historical buildings, while over 20 of them are still in operation. Just like the thermal springs, these baths are also popular among the visitors. The baths that are still in operation include Ali Bey...

Best Jogging and Running Trails in İzmir

İzmir is rainy for only 80 days a year, which means it is like a paradise for those who like to run. It is possible to find long running trails in almost every corner of the city. If you prefer to run in the fresh air rather than getting stuck in a gym, you can take a look at our list of the best jogging and running trails i...

GoGreen Project

The GoGreen project is a 24-month environmentalist initiative co-funded by the European Commission, under the Directorate Education and Culture. The project is developed and implemented by an international consortium, which the İzmir Chamber of Commerce is a part of. The main objective of the project is to raise the environmental...

5 Hills with the Best view of İzmir

The joy of watching the Gulf from the hills is something! We have listed the places where you can enjoy the sunset and take awesome photographs. 1. The Historical Elevator The Historic Elevator is one of the symbols of the city. The unique 100-year-old building built by Nesim Levi Bayraklıoğlu in order to facilitate transportation...

20 Reasons to Visit İzmir

Just a Step Away from You! Besides its remarkable features, its geographical location is one of the most important reasons for choosing İzmir. It can easily be reached with a few hours of flight from many places. It’s also very close to the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey. It doesn't matter which country in the...

The Best 10 Places to Watch the Sunset in İzmir

Here are the best 10 places where you can watch the iconic sunset in İzmir. 1. Kordonboyu Just sit on a bench by the sea. The time will slow down and you’ll feel refreshed while watching the amazing sunset. 2- The Historical Elevator No wonder the famous singer Dario Moreno was in love with İzmir. The terrace at the end of...

10 Reasons to Visit İzmir in Autumn

Autumn in İzmir is beautiful in a different way with dozens of streets waiting to be discovered, food to be tasted, festivals and feasts, and villages getting prepared for winter. 1. An autumn like the summer The average temperature in İzmir in autumn is around 23 degrees Celsius. In the first half of the season, this average...

10 Iconic Places in İzmir

İzmir has countless iconic destinations. Here are 10 of them: 1. İzmir Clock Tower The first place that comes to mind when you mention İzmir is The Clock Tower, located in Konak Square, the heart of the city. The 25-meters high and 4-story tower was built in 1901 as a tribute to the 25th anniversary of the succession of the throne of...

One Afternoon at Kordon

“Let’s meet at Kordon” When you’re at Kordon, one of the meeting points of the locals in İzmir, you can visit the Kıbrıs Şehitleri (Cyprus Martyrs’) Street, the most popular street in the city, to see the cafés, restaurants, bookstores, and shops. Then you can go to Kordonboyu, the view and the...

Autumn in İzmir

İzmir is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the world, which means the autumn in the city celebrates the end of the languor of the summer. The city awakens with music and art, its streets are covered with the smell of coffee, and nature embraces its new colors while the migratory birds say goodbye. The autumn in İzmir...