ALLURES of  AEGEAN 11  /  SMYRNA (İZMİR) WALKING TOUR  (only from  Izmir) / STEP BY STEP PEARL OF AEGEAN

After Breakfast you start the tour from Alsancak with the visit of Alsancak Train Station and Clock tower , which stand adjacent to the station has a large clock on the face of three storey tower which looks onto the road.Then Alsancak Train station .It is starting point fort he İzmir to Aydın railway line.In 1856,businessman Robert WİLKİN , on behalf of four friends ,applied to the Ottoman authories fort he concession to build a railway and was granted it.The Alsancak train station is the ideal place for those who love to live the nostalgia of the old railways.this station is of interest for its wasting room,ticket booth ,stained glass and the platforms which all have a unique style.Then you will walk to the Gas Plant app. 50m far from Alsancak Train station The plant opened for production in 1867.Production of gas ceased in 1994 because of out of date technology and the fact that it was no longer a viable concern.It remained in a state of ruin until 2007 when İzmir Metropolitan Municipality had it restored and turned it into youth centre with an open air cinema ,exhibition halls, recreational areas and a cafeteria.

After the visit of these historical buildings,you are walking to the Konak Pier .Konak Pier was built in 1867 to be used as a customs building in İzmir. The Project of the building is thought to have drawn by the French architect and civil engineer Gustave Eiffel.The buildings was built on a shore close to Konak Square.The building was built using the masonry stone method and covered with external plaster.Support system is used fort he roof design.Although the building war formerly used as a custom building,it was converted into a fish sales place in the 1960s and continued this function until 1987.until the mid 1990s It was used as a municipal bus operation.With the restoration arrangements made between 1996-2002 , Konak Pier gained its current apprearance and function as a shopping center.

Then you arrive to Agora.

Agora located in Namazgah district of İzmir remained from Rome Period (AD the 2nd century) and it was built according to Hippodamos city plan, on three floors, close to the centre. İzmir agora is the one which is the biggest and best protected of the Ion agoras.

Then you’ll  enter to the Grand Bazaar (Kemeraltı Market) against the Agora.It is an old bazaar that was established back in the 17th century, located along the curve of historic Anafartalar Street. Today, Kemeralti is easily one of the most favorite venues for shopping not only for locals but also for tourists. The plethora of shops offer local handcrafts, jewelry, pottery, clothes as well as many other valuable goods.

Synagogue Street (Havra Sokagi) is a very popular tourist attraction in Kemeraltı , Izmir as it used to be one of the most popular places for locals to buy their fruit, vegetables, meat and other products. While not quite the same, Synagogue is still a very popular market. The name of the street derived from the high volume of synagogues formerly built on the street.

Kizlaragasi Inn (Han) is one of the most popular Izmir attractions. Located in a grand covered pavilion, Kizlaragasi is absolutely fantastic and a must-visit. The market combines the traditional open air Turkish bazaar along with a wide number of shopping selections. 

You will have lunch in Kemeraltı at the authentic Restaurant

End of the Kemeraltı tour you are going to see the historical Clock Tower,It was designed by M.Raymond Pere and built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th year of the reign of Sultan Abdulhamıd II.The Tower’s green and pink marble columns were brought from Marseilles.

İzmir Clock Tower is a historic clock tower located at the Konak Square in Konak district of İzmir. The tower, at a height of 25 meters, features four fountains, which are placed around the base in a circular pattern, and the columns are inspired by North African themes

Then you will visit Konak (Yalı) Mosque is located in Konak Square. The religious structure was built in the 18th century by Ayse Hanim – the pasha’s daughter. Architecturally, Konak (Yalı) Mosque is a very beautiful octagonal structure composed in a classical ottoman style of stone and bricks. Konak also features some amazing ornaments inside as well as outside, a single dome and a minaret. It is located near Saat Kulesi (Clock Tower), a very popular local attraction.

End of the day you’ll walk back to the hotel or Pier 

Walking distance is approximately 8 km.

DURATIONS :

İZMİR          :  5 hours

KUSADASI :  not available

ÇESME       :  not available

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