"Kadifekale, Izmir's Velvet Castle
Let's be frank: Izmir's skyline ain't got nothing on Istanbul. The views from the water (in this case, the Gulf of Izmir) aren't anywhere near as stunning as the views from the Bosphorous, there's no majestic mosques like the Aya Sofia or the Sultanahmet to line the shore, and this city's buildings lack the depth of historical resonance that Istanbul's do."
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