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Travel to Izmir and discover the delights of the charming from Asia Minor
On the coast of Asia Minor, surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape, lies Izmir, a city full of vivid images and strong emotions. The city with its long historical past, as one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean and Ionia, today carries a heavy burden of history and tradition, combined with the aura of a rising metropolis of Anatolia, with modern architecture and dynamic character of its inhabitants.
Seaside and manorial, with its aristocratic neighborhoods and a huge coastal front to the Aegean Sea, Izmir exudes the dynamism and charm of a city that respects itself and fills every visitor with feelings and emotions that make the trip a special experience. The special cultural character of Izmir, which was fruitfully fermented through the beneficial contradictions of the peoples who lived
and live in it, unfolds through the picturesqueness of its waterfront, reminding everyone of the great commercial character of the city, as a meeting point of the roads that connected , always, west and east. Take a tour of Konak Square, where the famous Clock Tower dominates, the city's landmark and through the winding picturesque streets of the area reach the Kemeralti bazaar, and enjoy the magical atmosphere of an open-air market full of energy and life. See the Hisar Mosque, the oldest mosque in Izmir and enjoy the top panorama of the city with the help of the Elevator of Izmir. Indulge in the nostalgic mood of the old Greek quarter of Punta, today's Alsantzak, and reach the velvet castle of Izmir (Kadife Kale) allowing the view of the city and the sea to captivate you.
Food and local cuisine
You can taste all the flavors of Turkish cuisine and traditional dishes in every corner of Izmir. Most dishes have meat as their main raw material, while you will also find a wide variety of fish or seafood. For example, try kadin Badu kofte (from lean ground beef and rice), keskek (wheat puree with chicken), kumpir (potato open in the middle stuffed with butter) kumnru (sandwich with cheese and soutzouki), boyoz (patties or plain spinach). Do not forget to try the amazing donuts and syrupy sweets, as well as the zerde (sweet with sweet rice and saffron) that will drive you crazy.
Best time to visit Izmir
Ideally choose the period April-September. Although in summer the temperatures are relatively high and are combined with humidity, the weather is ideal for excursions to the surrounding beaches and nearby areas of archaeological interest. (Pergamon, Ephesus).
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Ideally choose the period April-September. Although in summer the temperatures are relatively high and are combined with humidity, the weather is ideal for excursions to the surrounding beaches and nearby areas of archaeological interest. (Pergamon, Ephesus).
Public transportation
Transportation within the city is done through the extensive network of public transport. Choose the metro for fast movement (1 line), or a city bus service with stops in the main points and attractions of the city. Alternatively you can take a taxi or take a walking tour.
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