FAQ About Izmir

Izmir is the third most populous city in Turkey.

The current population of Izmir is 4.394.694 based on 2019 data.

When Izmir is mentioned, Boyoz, Kumru and Izmir meatballs come to mind first. Also when you visit Izmir, you can try many foods made with olive oil. It's all very delicious.

Yes, it is quite interesting. The fact that the ancient city of Ephesus is located there proves that it is a touristic region in itself. Also there's a lot of history in Izmir.

It is also a suitable region for summer vacation. Summer vacation can be made both with its own sea and with its proximity to other holiday resorts. 

Izmir is comes from the word Smyrna. It is also alleged that it was previously called Smira, Lesmira, Samorna and Smurna. 

When people think of Izmir, the first food that comes to mind is Boyoz and Izmir meatballs. Considering the historical artifacts, it is stated that the most famous place is the Izmir Agora. Besides its natural beauties, İzmir is one of the cities where many historical monuments are still standing.

It is thought that the presence of a sanctuary near the place where the city was founded was influential in the use of the word Smyrna. It is claimed that this sanctuary is the Halkapınar spring and the lagoon formed by this spring.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the city was a favorite of French, English, Dutch and Italian merchants. Izmir, a multinational commercial city in the Ottoman Empire, was occupied by the Greek army on May 15, 1919, after the First World War. This occupation ends on September 9, 1922.

Güzelbahçe stands out as a quiet and luxurious neighborhood where you can spend your retirement years in a peaceful and pleasant way. Although it offers a quiet and peaceful environment, Güzelbahçe, which is only half an hour away from the city center, is a district where you will not have any problems with transportation.

Karşıyaka, Bostanlı and Mavişehir are the regions preferred by the residents of İzmir for their housing purchases with their prestigious charm and regular settlement for years.

Being in the Mediterranean climate zone, İzmir has hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters.

The cool season is 3-4 months long and starts on 24 November and lasts until 21 March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C. The coldest month in the Izmir region is January; the average low temperature in this month is 4°C while the high temperature is around 12°C.

The first 5 places that come to mind and must be visited in Izmir;

1. Kemeraltı Bazaar,
2. Alsancak,
3. Izmir Natural Life Park,
4. Cordon,
5. Historical elevator.

If you want to tour Izmir completely, you need to spend 3-4 days in this wonderful city. Best time to visit: Izmir, which has a typical Mediterranean climate, is a city that can be visited in all seasons of the year. However, the most popular time period for traveling to Izmir is between May and September.

The elevator, which was built by Jewish businessman "Nesim Levi (Bayraklıoğlu)" in 1907, was built to provide fast and easy transportation between two districts, one of which is reached by 155 steps.