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İzmir

Turkey's relaxed Aegean city, with a seafront promenade, the old Kemeraltı bazaar, a famous clock tower and Ephesus an hour away.

Photo: Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to İzmir is being written. It's on the Aegean and Mediterranean Coast list as If You're Nearby.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Ephesus

About 35 miles away

One of the finest Roman cities, with the Library of Celsus.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Pergamon

About 49 miles away

A hilltop Greek city with the steepest ancient theater.

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Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Pamukkale

About 114 miles away

White travertine pools above the ruins of Hierapolis.

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The Full Short List

Aegean and Mediterranean Coast

Ephesus, Pamukkale and turquoise bays.

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