Izmir Travel Tips
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Although it has a dramatic setting around a bay backed by mountains, most of İzmir is modern, which makes it a hard city in which to fall in love with at first sight. Give it a chance and you may find Turkeys third-largest city growing on you. However, for most people it will be a place to skip through as quickly as possible.
Nowadays, the sea-facing Kordon is a great place for jogging, cycling, walking the dog and just plain lounging about, while the northern district of Alsancak is being steadily restored, its lovely old Chios-style houses metamorphosing into inviting restaurants and bars.
Izmir Suggested Itineraries
Modern Izmir is Turkey's third-largest city and, at first sight, may seem a little disorientating and unlovable. Scratch the surface, however, and you'll uncover Izmir's ancient gems: the ruins of ... Continue Reading »
Izmir Turkish Baths (Hamams)
There is nothing like an authentic Turkish bath to kneed out your knots and give you that deep clean feeling. There are over twenty Turkish Bath Houses (Hamams) in Izmir, many of them set in ... Continue Reading »
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