Why visit
- A practical base for Ephesus, Çeşme, Alaçatı and Aegean food.
History and identity
- Ancient Smyrna, a major Aegean port across Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
Top things to see
- Konak Clock Tower
- Kemeraltı Bazaar
- Kordon
- Alsancak
How much time to spend
- 1–2 days plus Aegean day trips.
How to get there
- Fly to ADB. İZBAN suburban train links airport to centre.
Food nearby
- Boyoz
- Kumru
- Seafood meze
Practical tips
- Use ferries and İzban.
- Explore Kemeraltı slowly.
Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn are best; evenings are lively in summer.
Related routes
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Ephesus
One of the Mediterranean's best preserved ancient cities, famous for the Library of Celsus.
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