People from all over the world travel to Izmir every year for different reasons. It is a beautiful city with lots of interesting attractions. If you are planning a vacation in Turkey or if you are just planning a weekend break with your family, then you should consider all the possible and best attractions that will appeal to your interests and hobbies. If you are traveling for business purposes, then you need to know more about the best places to visit and stay in order to get the best discount on hotel room rates. Here are some of the major attractions of Izmir, which you should know so that you can save money on your hotel bookings or on your vacation expenses.
First and foremost, there is the City of Silopi where there is a museum that has a collection of some eight thousand photos of the area's history. The museum is open to the public and it gives visitors an opportunity to see photographs of the Turkish military forces, the sultan's harem, the sultan's palace and other buildings that once served as the country's capital. There is also a great Byzantine church called the Xhosa Mosque which has a beautiful dome and is located next to the old part of the city. You can also visit the archaeological site of Kinaliainsi where you can learn more about the history of Izmir.
Next on our list of top attractions of Izmir is the Paphos Church, which is known as the birthplace of St. Photini. This is one of the best preserved churches in all of the world. Next to it is the Blue Mosque which was built by sultan Abdulhamit II, who is believed to be the first Turkish ruler to convert to Islam. He is also responsible for many of the modern amenities that you can find today in Izmir such as schools, hospitals, markets and plazas. When these famous establishments aren't enough to lure tourists away from their luxurious hotel, they sure do make up for it with some amazing sights, sounds and tastes that will definitely leave a lasting impression.