- 22 Şub 2023
Izmir
Izmir is the third largest metropolis in Turkey. For a long time he was in the shadow of his "older brothers" - Istanbul and Ankara. But in recent years, Izmir gained fame from the Turks themselves, as a "city for life."
Izmir Provir Square: 11,973 km²
Population: 4 407 284 people (2020)
Izmir Province (in Turkish: Il) is located in the very West of Turkey along the coast of the Aegean Sea. The city of Izmir is the capital's municipality of the province. The province consists of 30 districts, 11 of which are part of the Izmir himself.
Territorial boundaries of Izmir. In the West, the exhausts are washed by the waters of the Aegean and borders on the Greek islands. In the north, the border of Izmir runs along the province of Balykesir. In the east - with the province of Manis, and in the south - with the province of Aydin.
The main rivers of the provinces: the Maly Menderes River (tour. Küçük Menderes), crooked codge tea (with a dam of Guselhisar) and Bakyrchai.
Areas of Izmir
Like any other eastern metropolis, Izmir is a city of contrasts. Here the Middle Eastern slums are adjacent to historical Greek quarters and elite areas with guarded houses. But all this has its own charms. After all, Izmir is actively developing, while trying to maintain the centuries -old heritage of ancient civilizations.
Aliaga (Aliağa)
The Aliaga district is known, first of all, with its large port, oil and gas terminal. And in the ancient period, there were several cities of Eolida. Aliag has a large city beach and a beach with a blue flag agapark (Ağapark Plajı). Also here is the National Park "Bird Paradise" (Kuş Cenneti).
BALCOVA (Balçova)
The Balchov district in Izmir is known for its beauty and a measured pace of life. This ecologically clean area of Izmir is surrounded by the sea and the mountains covered with forests. Balchova can be called a healing spa in Izmir. Here is the cable car of the television factory and thermal springs of Agamemnon. In Balcheova, there is also a marina for yachts Lenent Marina.
Baynddyr (Bayındır)
In ancient times, the Bayndir district was an important settlement on the road between Ephesus and Sards. Today, Bayndyr is famous for its fertile lands. Here, a rich harvest of fruits and vegetables is harvested here.
Bayraklı)
This is one of the oldest areas of Izmir. Ancient Smirna was founded here. A small part of the ruins of the Smirna of the Domish period has still been preserved. This is a very colorful area - here the new elite skyscrapers are adjacent to old Turkish buildings. But the appearance of the district is gradually changing: new buildings turn Bayrakla to the new economic center of Izmir.
Bergama (Bergama)
This is the northernmost administrative district of Izmir. Bergama got its name from the Kingdom of Pergamum, which in antiquity became famous for the invention of parchment, its large library, thermal springs and the medical center. Today Bergama is a cute town with a bias in tourism and traditional crafts.
Beydag (Beydağ)
The Baydag district is located in the southeast of the Izmir province. This is another agricultural area in Izmir, where fertile fields are adjacent to high mountains.
Bornova (Bornova)
Bornov district is now known for its great campus of the University of Aegean (Ege üniversi). There are many parks and a large recreational area. It is Bornov’s district in Izmir that claims to be the birth of the ancient Greek poet Homer. In Bornov, you can see the well -preserved Levantian mansions, for example, the Peterson mansion (Peterson Köşkü).
BUCA (BUCA)
This area of Izmir was previously a place where there were many suburban mansions. At the entrance to Budzhu, the antique aqueduct Kyzylchulla (Kızılçullu Su Kemeri), built in the Roman period, was preserved. There are several parks in this area, a hippodrome and a lake with a city recreation center.
Czech (çeşme)
Czech is the most popular tourist area of Izmir. Czech is known for its bright nightlife, crystal clean sea and surfing. There are also the world -famous thermal hotels. Among all the areas of Izmir, Czech is Laksheri a resort for those who prefer an elite rest.
Czech, the beach of Ylydzha
Chigiel (çiğli)
This area in the past was a damp swampy area, which is why its name occurs. Today, Chigley is famous for the Wildlife Park of Sasala (Sasalı Doğal Yaşam Parkı). Also, between the areas of Chigiel and Menemen is the natural park "Bird Paradise" (İzmir Kuş Cenneti). More than 290 species of birds live here. This is a great place to observe Flamingo, stork and pelicans.
Dikili (Dikili)
The Dikili area is known for its beaches, which are more reminiscent of the tropical islands. The measured pace of the life of this resort town came to the liking of Europeans, so they are actively buying real estate here. In Dikili, a very picturesque area with forests, beautiful bays and thermal springs.
Focha (Foça)
This cute area of Izmir creates a feeling of serene Greece. Here, not only Greek houses were preserved, but also a way of life. The Foche region (in Greek Focue) got its name from the Mediterranean Sean Monach, which lives on the nearest islands. There are beautiful beaches and many fish restaurants in Foche. Boat tours are popular here on beautiful bays and islands of Fochi. This is an ideal city for a serene vacation.
The streets of Fochi
Gaziemir (Gaziemir)
This area of Izmir is located south of the city center. Here is the international airport named after Adnan Menderes. On the territory of Gaziemir, the free economic zone of the Aegean region Esbash (Esbaş), large shopping centers were built. There is also a space camp (Uzay Kampı Türkiye) in Gaziemir.
Güzelbahçe.
The Guselbakhche district in Izmir is known for its long promenade and fishing. There is a great place for life or renting a house on the seashore. Most of the district runs along the Izmir Gulf. One of the beaches in Guseelbach (2 Liman Halk Plajı) was awarded the blue flag.
Karabagar (karabağlar)
This is the most densely populated area of Izmir. Bozyak vineyards are also located here, which are mentioned in the novel “Queen - Singing Bird”. The house is decided by Nuri Gyuntekin, who wrote this novel, also is located in the Karabaglar region in Izmir. Now the library is located in this house.
Karaburun (Karaburun)
The Karaburun area in Izmir is famous for its beautiful beaches and a clean sea. The northern part of the peninsula goes straight to the open sea. Karaburun is a favorite place for hiking in nature. There are many beautiful species that will appreciate lovers of beautiful photos.
Karshyaka (karşıyaka)
Because of his active night life, Karsheyak, one might say, never sleeps. There are many foreigners in this area of Izmir. There is a beautiful embankment, many shopping centers and well -preserved Levantian houses.
Kemalpasha (Kemalpaşa)
Kemalpash in the past was known as the city of NIF. This area of Izmir is located at the foot of Mount NIF, known since the Hittites. The city received its current name on behalf of Mustafa Kemal-Pasha (Ataturka), who stayed here in 1922.
Kynyk (kınık)
This beautiful area of Izmir is 20 km east of Bergama and 120 km north of Izmir. The area is famous for its agriculture and weaving carpets.
Kiraz (Kiraz)
Kiraz is in a fertile valley surrounded by mountain massifs. This picturesque area is located in the very east of the Izmir province. The region is famous for its cherry gardens, which is why its name occurs. Walnuts and chestnuts are also grown here. A lot of historical attractions related to the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods have been preserved on the territory of Kiraz.
Konak (Konak)
This is the most central area of Izmir. The ruins of Agora Smirna, the Historical market of Kemeralds, the hourly tower, historical elevator, museums - all this attracts a lot of tourists in Konak. There are also many restaurants on the embankment with a beautiful panoramic sea view. In fact, Konak is the business and cultural center of Izmir.
Konak, Kemeralds market, Kuçuk Karaosmanoğlu Han
Menderes (Menderes)
This area of Izmir is famous for its beautiful beaches. 11 beaches of Menderes are annually awarded the blue flag. Also on the territory of Menderes are the ruins of ancient cities of Clarus, notion and colofor. A rich harvest of tangerines and grapes is harvested in the area.
Menemen (Menemen)
Menemen is known for his ceramics and strawberries. And in the southeast of the district, on Mount Yamanlar is a national reserve-the mountain crater lake Karagöl.
Narlıdeere (Narlıdere)
The Narlydera area is 15 km west of the center of Izmir. The area is located along the Izmir Gulf in the direction of Guseelbakhche and Urla. There are many gardens with citrus trees.
Odemish (ödemiş)
This area of Izmir is the largest agricultural area in the country. Odemish is 110 km southeast of the center of Izmir. He carries traces of the ancient Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The historical significance of the region is also associated with the town of Birgi, which was included in the preliminary list of UNESCO in 2012. In summer, the maximum air temperatures are recorded in Odemish, and in winter snow falls here. The Bozdag ski resort located in Odemish accepts tourists until mid -April.
Seferchisar (Seferihisar)
To escape from noise and bustle, visit the seferchisar. This area of Izmir is officially considered a slow city in Turkey. This area attracts tourists with its beaches, a marina for yachts, the Syagadzhik fortress and the ruins of the ancient city of Theos. Seferchisar is also famous for the Lavender festival and mandarin gardens.
The areas of Izmir - Ceferchisar, Syadghyk
Selchuk (Selçuk)
This small town of 80 km south of Izmir is known throughout the world with its tourist attractions. The ancient city of Ephesus, the ruins of the temple of Artemis, the house of Mary (Mother of Jesus), the grave of the apostle John, the Seljuk fortress is one of the most visited places throughout Turkey. 8 km from Selchuk is another attraction of the region - the mountain wine village of Shiringja.
Celsus library in Ephesus, Selchuk
Tire (Tire)
This area is located at a distance of 80 km southeast of the center of Izmir. Like the neighboring district of Odemish, Devil is surrounded by mountains and is located in the fertile part of the Malay Menderes River Valley. Here, figs, cotton, grain crops, peaches and other vegetables and fruits are grown here. If you arrive in a dash on Tuesday, you can visit one of the largest open markets in Turkey. The district was known back in the days of the ancient Hittites. And during the reign of the Lydian king of Krez, the region survived its greatest development. In the center of the dash, old quarters with houses built in the Ottoman architectural style have been preserved.
Torbali (Torbalı)
In ancient times, the city of Metropolis was built on the fertile soils of the Maly Menderes river basin in the Torbala region. This area of Izmir was also known in ancient times. But the peak of the heyday of the metropolis came in the Roman period. Now the most visited place in Torbali among tourists is the Acropolis and the amphitheater of the metropolis.
Urla (urla)
This area of Izmir is about 30 km west of the city. In ancient times, the Ionian city of Klazomen was on the territory of Urla. Now Urla is known for the annual festivals of artichoke, grapes and an air snake. On the coast of Urla there are several beaches marked by a blue flag. Many beautiful Greek houses have also been preserved in Url. Some of them are now located restaurants and boutique hotels.