The most beautiful tourist places in Izmir, Turkey

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabiaweather.com-Ismail Kasemi-Izmir, is one of the beautiful Turkish cities that attracts tourists thanks to its beautiful atmosphere and beaches, although there is a relative lack of historical monuments compared to its history dating back more than 5 thousand years, but it is still able to draw your attention.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Konak Square</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is the main square in the city center. It is famous for the Clock Tower which is one of the unique symbols of Izmir. The tower was built in 1901 and there are also Yalikonak Mosque and Kemeralti Market around the square.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>elevator</strong> <strong>_</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Built in 1907, it was intended to help the residents to go to their hilltop areas, and the elevator operated through a water-driven mechanism. Later, the tower was redeveloped by Izmir Municipality and now it works by electricity. There is a restaurant located at the top of the elevator and offers a panoramic view of Izmir.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>beaches</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The presence of a coastline on the Aegean Sea made Izmir possess many beaches that are not far from the city center, and there are public transportation available to reach most of them, and among the most beautiful places are Foca, Dikili, Urla, Seferihisar, and the Cesme Peninsula.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Alsanjak</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Small streets that include many shops and clubs in houses from the old Ottoman era, where you can enjoy drinking Turkish tea with many hookah flavors.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Karsiyaka</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Literally meaning &#39;the other side&#39;, it is located on the other side of the Gulf of Izmir, accessible by ferry, and offers some beautiful views of Konak and Alsancak, a lively nightlife and one of Izmir&#39;s main shopping streets.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Kadifekale Castle</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This ancient castle is located on the hill, which later took the name of the castle. Some remains of the Roman city of Smyrna can also be seen in the Agora.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>cable car</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Opened in 1977 and then redeveloped and opened last summer, it gives access to a point 423 meters above sea level, where there is a hilltop park with restaurants, cafes and gift shops.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Cornish Cordon</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Walk along the waterfront and watch the residential buildings and palm trees on one side and the Aegean Sea on the other, with a large expanse of garden and cobbled street in the middle of the corniche, where you can have experiences from the 19th century riding horse-drawn carriages.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>kimralati</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You must see this market or the Grand Bazaar, and maybe you can buy some clothes, gifts, etc., and there are also a lot of lounges and cafes where you can sit and rest a bit.</p>