Izmir, the ancient town vying to become global destination
The “pearl of the Aegean” bets on multi-faceted tour
22 May, 18:30
SMIRNE (TURKEY) - Tourists come out in droves from the coaches that loaded them in the port of Izmir as soon as they disembarked from their cruisers.
It is a scorchingly hot day of May but the programme both this season and during the winter months is always the same: Ephesus and its unbelievable archaeological area. Some tourists venture further, until Pergamon, north of the city, but few choose not to return to the liner and opt to remain in Izmir, a city of almost 4 million people, a cosmopolitan centre with a an ancient history (the first humanan settlements date back to 8,500 years ago). However, 'the pearl of the Aegean' as the Turks call it has lots to offer: history, gastronomy, a wealth of events, night-life, archaeology, beaches and even wines which are steadily gaining ground.
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