Come and visit the soulfully exotic city of Izmir, a city set along Turkey’s beautiful Aegean coast and a metropolis that bears immense significance to the country’s past. Known to the locals as an ancient city called “Smyrna” since antiquity, Izmir reflects through its wonderful landmarks the long and rich history dating back to the times of Ancient Greece and the Ottoman Empire. With an interesting mix of its ancient past fused together with traditional and contemporary Turkish customs, Izmir is an intriguing destination indeed. To soak up Izmir’s culture, spend a day walking the narrow corridors of Kızlarağası Han in Kemeraltı, the traditional Turkish bazaar district or find a quiet spot on Ilica Beach to sunbathe.