“Pearl of Aegean” İzmir which has hosted many civilizations since early eras in history, keeps its state of being one of the most important metropolises in economic and social fields.
According to the historical information and outcomes of archeological excavations, the historical past of İzmir, the third biggest city in Turkey, goes back to 3000’s B.C.. İzmir city where many civilizations reigned in the past has started to take a fundamental part in the Mediterranean and world trade since 16th century. İzmir, one of the most important trade centers not only in the region but also in Europe and the Mediterranean for centuries, has followed a lumpy graphic within history. İzmir city which has been on the way of being a modern city since the proclamation of the republic has been developing this quality each day. İzmir located on a 30km bow surrounding the bay of the same name and founded on low hills on this beach and a lowland, demonstrates all features of the Mediterranean climate. İzmir provides unique opportunities to apply natural tourism types with its shores and sea, mountains, plateaus, thermal springs, forests of calabrian pines and scrubs agricultural products pertaining to the Aegean. Its historical-cultural values such as counties of touristic value, Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Pergamon are world-famous. |