The Mediterranean port of Izmir was once Turkey’s most cosmopolitan destination. While it lost its crown in the 1920s, it’s still full of historical charm and its fortunes are rising once again.

The Mediterranean port of Izmir was once Turkey’s most cosmopolitan destination. While it lost its crown in the 1920s, it’s still full of historical charm and its fortunes are rising once again.

36 Hours in Izmir, Turkey. By Alex Crevar July 11, 2024. Share full article. 71. 71. 36 Hours. ... or, more colloquially, Konak Square. The octagonal, 82-foot Clock Tower at the plaza’s center ...

Dreamy beaches, ancient ruins and outstanding natural beauty! Izmir is Turkey’s undiscovered gem – here’s what you need to know. Discover six reasons to visit Izmir this summer ...

It’s hard to know what to expect from Izmir, Turkey’s third-largest city and gateway to the Aegean Coast. It’s not Istanbul, the fabled metropolis where East meets West in a thousand ...