After Great Earthquake Mark Ovrely restored it. In the Agora still there are Poseidon, Demetor and Artemis's statues. The lock to Kadifekal was constructed 2 thousand years ago by Byzantines. It is located on the mountain Pagos therefore, to reach it, about 20 minutes is required. This time will be compensated with interest by a fantastic look which opens from mountain top.
More modern - the picturesque Hour Tower of 25-meter height constructed in 1901. The museum of Ethnology contains rooms similar to dwellings of the Ottoman period. Tourists can see in what situation people of that time lived. Today's Izmir constructed on a place of the ancient city of Smyrna, except shopping and entertainments, is well-known for such sights as the ancient lift, Agamemnon's thermal sources, Diana's baths.
In the Cultural center of Izmir various events are held: operas, ballets are put, meetings and concerts will be organized. In the city there is an Egeysky philharmonic orchestra, theaters.
During an annual International festival of arts foreign and Turkish actors act at various theaters of the city and its areas. For example, at Hilt theater.
Alsandzhak Street with the ancient restored houses turned into the bustling foot street with restaurants, cafe and bars. Sweep around the city in a phaeton! And have a rest in one of restaurants or Pasaport, Karshiyaka's bars or Kordonboyu where to you will offer the best grades of wines in the evening. In the summer in the city pass fairs.
In shops of the region of Kemeralta it is possible to buy beautiful antiquarian things, jewels, costume jewellery, various clothes, and also a dried fig and raisin. At fish restaurants of this exotic area to you will suggest to try local delicacies - two types of the sea bream. Modern shops are on streets Alsandzhak, the Cordon (around Karshiyak) and on Dzhumkhuriyet Avenue (around Pasaport).