IZMIR, TURKEY (2022) | 6 Things you MUST do in & around Izmir

Izmir Turkey offers a mix of cultural, historical and archeological sites. Thus, Izmir is a great place to visit if you want to immerse yourself in Turkish culture and enjoy the unique local cuisine. In this video, we break down the best things to do in and around Izmir, Turkey. Best Things to Do in Izmir, Turkey: 6. Explore Konak Square Konak is Izmir’s core historic area, located right next to the water. It’s known for its busy square full of pigeons. But you can also find Izmir’s iconic landmark here, the Clock Tower. 5. Discover Ancient Izmir “Smyrna” Just like so many other cities in Turkey, modern-day Izmir has an ancient past. Known as Smyrna in the past, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. 4. Shop & Eat in Alsancak The bustling neighbourhood of Alsancak is located in the heart of the city. It’s the center of culture and entertainment, thus the ideal place to indulge yourself in the local Turkish culture. 3. Day or Multi-Day Trip to Pamukkale The 3rd best thing to do in and around Izmir is to go on a one day or multi-day trip to Pamukkale. This magical destination is located about 230 kilometers or 143 miles from Izmir. It can easily be reached within a day or two by bus, tour bus, train, or rental car. The limestone pools are of course a unique and beautiful sight for pictures, but there’s so much more than that at Pamukkale. In fact there’s an entire ancient city behind the Thermal Pools of Pamukkale. ✅ Book Your Pamukkale Day Tour from Izmir/Kusadasi: 2. Visit the Kemeralti Bazaar The second best thing to do in Izmir is to visit the local Kemeralti Bazaar. This is one of the liveliest and oldest parts of the city and lies right besides Konak Square. 1. Day Trip to Ephesus The best thing to do in Izmir is to go on a day-trip to Ephesus. Ephesus is our favorite ancient ruin in all of Turkey. The ruins are located about 80kms or 50miles from Izmir, near the city of Selçuk. You can easily get there by train, bus, or car and combine it with a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, a sacred place. Ephesus was an ancient port city and once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region. ✅ Book Your Ephesus Tour From Izmir: BONUS ACTIVITIES REVEALED AT THE END! ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOAD: Top 100 Bucket List Destinations: 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP: - Book cheap flights: - Book cheap accommodations: - Book cheap rental cars: ✅ SUBSCRIBE: 😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @worldwildhearts 📺 MORE VIDEOS YOU WILL ENJOY: Pamukkale, Turkey: Best Things to do in Istanbul: Best Things to do in Kas: Best Things to do in Olympos National Park: Best Things to do in Antalya: Best Things to do in Cappadocia: Best Things To Do in Oludeniz: ✏️ BLOG POST YOU WILL ENJOY: Best Things To Do in Izmir: 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective Postcard from the black sea by Itai Armon Chasing the sun by Lux Inspira Mapal by Itai Armon The creator of my heart by Ganraveh Ensemble The riders by Itai Armon 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Konak Square 2:45 Ancient Smyrna 3:35 Alsancak 4:20 Pamukkale 5:27 Kemeralti Bazaar 6:41 Ephesus 8:25 Bonus Activities #izmir #turkey #thingstodo