Discover Izmir: Anatolia's metropolis one of the principal mercantile cities of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as one of the oldest with 3,500 years of recorded urban history Izmir: Anatolia's metropolis Located on the waters of the Gulf of Izmir it is one of the principal mercantile cities of the Mediterranean Sea with 3,500 years of recorded urban history it is one of the oldest settlements of the Mediterranean basin once known as the Ancient city of Smyrna It emerged as a major international port starting in the 17th century It is now the largest metropolis in western Anatolia composed of several metropolitan districts and with over 3 million inhabitants it is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara Attracting many foreigners with the city's European orientation Clock Tower (Saat Kulesi): beautiful marble tower in the heart of the Konak Square Konak district: Izmir's historical neighbourhood around Konak Square

• published: 18 Oct 2014
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