A slow-paced city with the most favorable climate, İzmir is an important port city on the western coast of Türkiye. The city is well-connected through its harbors, modern airport and highways, and welcomes visitors with its relaxed Aegean character. İzmir is Türkiye’s third-largest metropolis with a population of a little more than four million. The city extends over a larger peninsula including many coastal resorts and inland villages.
İzmir, the “Pearl of the Aegean,” is the birthplace of the epic poet Homer and a city with 8,500 years of history. In recent history it was known as Smyrna. The famous historian Herodotus describes İzmir as “a place where the most beautiful sky and climate known on earth”. A coastline of more than 600 kilometers and of unmatched beauty is embroidered with magnificent ancient cities, two of which, Pergamon and Ephesus, are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
İzmir was one of the cities named in the Seven Churches of Revelation and hosted many important centers of early Christianity. The House of the Virgin Mary is located on the slopes of Bulbuldag, just a few kilometers from Ephesus.
Port İzmir is located on a sheltered bay in the Aegean Sea in the Eastern Mediterranean, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Besides passenger ships (ferries and cruise vessels), the port serves large container ships.
The seaport is also used as a gateway to Türkiye's ancient sites of Ephesus, which is among the world's largest religious and archaeological sites, and Sardis, an ancient city in Manisa Province. The city has an archaeological museum with a unique collection of artifacts from the surrounding areas. Cruise ship tourists can also visit Çeşme Peninsula, popular for its picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and large bazaar.
Port Info
Berthing Line Length: 3650 m
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City Center: 0 m
Airport: 42 km
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