Tourism in Izmir, Turkey
The city of Izmir is located on the coast of the Aegean Sea on the western side of Turkey, with a population of about 3.7 million people, and it ranks third in Turkey in terms of population, after Istanbul and Ankara. It is also a prominent commercial center in Turkey and the second largest industrial city in it. It is the second largest port in Turkey after the port of Istanbul.
It also enjoys beautiful nature and a mild climate, especially in the summer and spring, when tourism in Turkey flourishes. In winter, the weather is cold and windy, characterized by heavy rain and the possibility of snow.
Your guide to the most important and most beautiful tourist areas in Izmir:
The city embraces many prominent tourist areas, whether natural or historical, which made it one of the most important tourist places in Turkey.
The ancient city of Ephesus
This city is one of the most important tourist points in Izmir, where the city dates back to 6 thousand years BC and was built by the Greeks. It contains the ancient city and the Church of St. John, in addition to a huge archaeological theater, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Artemis, for the goddess of virgins Diana, whose mausoleum is located within the temple, and this temple is the largest stone buildings built in the ancient era, and the city also includes many old historical houses.
Bozdag kayak:
It is one of the most famous tourist places, and it attracts tourists from all over the world to ski and enjoy the view of the snow, which can reach a height of about 80 to 120 centimeters in winter.
Bozdag Kayak Ski Mountain is located in the village of Bozdag, east of Izmir. Skiing is usually possible annually and continuously from December to late March.
Clock tower:
This tower was built in 1901 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s assumption of power in the Ottoman Empire. The German Emperor William II gifted him an antique clock that was installed at the top of the tower.
The tower is located in Konak Square with a height of 25 meters and is equipped with 4 water fountains placed in a circular motion around the base of the tower. What is also distinctive is that this clock has not stopped working since the construction of the tower to this day, except one time when an earthquake occurred in the city of Izmir in 1974 AD, which led to some damage to the tower.
Bird Paradise Lake:
It is one of the most important and prominent tourist attractions in the city of Izmir. Bird Paradise Lake was established in 2012 and covers an area of 8000 hectares. It is one of the two best lakes for birds in the entire world.
The Birds Paradise contains various types of nature such as plains, pastures, salt ponds, and swamps, which made it a natural reserve for various types of birds, which number up to 220 species, whether they are native or migratory birds.
It is also famous for the flamingos that live and breed in it, in addition to receiving migratory birds from central Turkey to place their young in the Bird Paradise Lake.
Izmir Elevator:
The Izmir elevator is about three kilometers from the city center. It was built in 1907. It is an important historical site in the city. It was used in the establishment of the most famous restaurant in Izmir, which serves the most delicious meals of all kinds.
This encouraged many event owners to open cafes and restaurants in the elevator area, which attracted many tourists to try delicious food and enjoy the picturesque view of the city from this high place.
