Izmir is Turkey's third-largest city, the Pearl of the Aegean — cosmopolitan, liberal, and full of history. Day trips to Ephesus, Pergamon, and Pamukkale start here, and the city has a superb seafront promenade, Kordon.
3M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October — pleasant weather, summer hot
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Ephesus – Ancient City, UNESCO
- 🏺 Ancient Agora – Izmir
- 🚡 Kadifekale Fortress – Panoramic Views
- 🌊 Kordon – Seafront Promenade
- 🛍️ Kemeraltı Bazaar
- 🏛️ Pergamon – Ancient Acropolis
Perfect for
HistoryCity breakGastronomy
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