Places to Visit in Izmir
When you go to Izmir, you don't necessarily have to go to its beautiful districts to swim and have a holiday. There are so many places to visit and see in beautiful Izmir. Here are a few of them.
For example, the Church of St. Polycarp, built in 155 AD, is a historical structure that must be seen. The church, located near Kadifekale, was heavily damaged after suffering an earthquake and a fire, and then another fire.
You should also definitely see the Ege University Botanical Garden in Bornova. Established in 1962, the garden has a collection of living and non-living plants.
Cable Car and Elevator
Izmir's famous elevator tower is also one of the interesting places to visit. It is an elevator operating between Mithatpaşa Street and Halil Rıfat Paşa Street. Built in 1907, the elevator is currently used as an entertainment venue. The tower, which attracts a lot of tourist interest, is accessible from Dario Moreno Street.
If you want to get a bird's-eye view of Izmir, you should definitely visit the Cable Car Facilities in Balçova. You can even ride the cable car and have a meal at the restaurant on the top.
When Izmir is mentioned, the Izmir Fair immediately comes to mind. You must visit Kültürpark in Alsancak, which is also used as the fairground. Relax, wander, and have a drink in the park, which has more than 8000 trees.
Before you leave, don't forget to take a photo at the Clock Tower in Konak.
