ALSANCAK
Alsancak, known as the heart of the city is the meetingpoint of the people of İzmir. As you sip your drink, every hour of the day you can embrace the sea. The subject of many poems and lyrics, İzmir's famous Kordonboyu present you with the hospitality of İzmir.
KORDONBOYU
Kordonboyu is also a magnificent place to walk. All along the strip you will find various restaurants, bars and cafes. From entertainment to food, at these friendly stops you can meet all of your needs. The sea breeze in the evenings brings about an enjoyable gentle wind and enchanting sight. As you enter the roads leading up from the Kordonboyu you will discover the beautiful restored houses of the Greeks and the Levantines. With tables of the bars and restaurants flooding onto the streets, the rhytm of life is protected 24 hours a day.
KONAK
As the Kordonboyu wraps the city of İzmir like a necklace, with a brief walk down the Kordonboyu, you can reach Konak. In the center of Konak you will find the symbol of İzmir, the Clock Tower and its close friends, the pigeons. As you turn your back to the beautiful blue Bay of İzmir, you enter the historical Kemeraltı Bazaar district. You will find that the Bazaar is always alive with people. As you travel down the main street (Anafartalar Street) the street traces the shape of an "S", as you reach the end of it, take a minute to take a short snack break. On the left you will find a dessert shop, take this opportunity to try one of mouth-watering desserts. We recommend the "Kazandibi".
HİSAR MOSQUE & HİSARÖNÜ
Also found in Kemeraltı are the Hisar Mosque (1592) and the Hisarönü Square. An egzotique place which is loaded with lots of different flowers for fair prices. Also you will find an assortment restaurants all lined up, in competition with each other to help you have a delicious meal. Just nearby, you will find the famous Kızlarağası Inn, where you can find a countless variety of small shops which can provide you with unique souvenirs.
HAVRA STREET & AGORA
Make sure that you visit Havra Street, before leaving Kemeraltı. With 9 synagogues located on this street, it is named after the oldest Talmud Torahs. You will also find an Anatolian Marketplace and various taverns. As you exit Havra Street, after a five minute walk, a road sign will carry you to Agora. Agora, the majority of which was unearthed after numerous excavations, is a rectangular three story complex building, with stairs in the front; it was built on pillars and arches around a wide court.
KADİFEKALE
If you would like to see a bird's view of İzmir, we recommend you travel to Kadifekale. At 186 meters high, Kadifekale was first built by Alexander the Great and then later restorated several times. The 5 exterior towers and southern walls remain standing today.