Turkey’s window to the West İzmir, with its dynamic, educated, young population, natural and historical beauties, a history bearing the traces of different civilizations, streets that smell of the sea and friendly people, is located in a geography where settlement has continued for 8,500 years.

Known as a pioneer city throughout history, İzmir has also hosted many principles. Many firsts in different fields, from economy to agriculture, from education to health, from technology to daily life, reveal the richness of İzmir in different fields.

The world-renowned symbol of France designer of the Eiffel Tower, Famous French Architect Gustave Eiffel has 2 works in İzmir. Architect Eiffel developed a project in İzmir before the Eiffel Tower, which is visited by more than 10 million people every year, was not built yet. The French company Régie Genérale built the Basmane Station building, designed in a classical style by Eiffel, in 1876. Konak Piérre, which also bears the signature of Eiffel and was used as a customs house in the years it was built, became operational in 1890. Konak Piérre, which served in different areas such as the bus movement manager and the navy facility in the republic period, is today one of the most popular shopping centers in the city with its shopping stores and a movie theater.

“I am different” says İzmir with its crocus, boyozu and many other unique features. There is another atmosphere in this city with its joy, pleasure and warmth.

İzmir, which has been in the most important position of the region for thousands of years, is also the center of trade thanks to its advantageous port. In the past, for centuries, various products from within the country were exported from Izmir port.

Today, the Historical Kemeraltı Bazaar is the heart of commerce in İzmir. This bazaar is one of the main places to visit in the city with its shopping venue with international commercial activity.

One of the must-see places in Izmir is the Ancient City of Ephesus, located in the Selcuk region, and the House of Virgin Mary, which was declared sacred by the Vatican for the Christian world. Christians visit this place believing that they are fulfilling their pilgrimage.

Another cultural visit area of ​​the city is Bergama with its thousands of years of history. Bergama is a historical treasure that preserves artifacts from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Turkish periods.

The holiday resorts around İzmir are Çeşme, Seferihisar and Kuşadası.