TURKEY: EXPLORING scenic KONAK SQUARE in the centre of IZMIR (SMYRNA, SMYRNI) ⛲
SUBSCRIBE: - Let's go visit the very scenic Konak Square which is a busy square at the southern end of Atatürk Avenue in the Konak district of İzmir, Turkey. The square is the busiest part of the city, as Konak is the main place of İzmir. The square is named after the Vali Konağı (Governor's Mansion) of İzmir Province, which is located here (konak means mansion in Turkish.)
Most of this busy square is occupied by the Governorate (Governor's Konak) of İzmir Province, the City Hall of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and the Yalı Mosque. At the center of the square is the İzmir Clock Tower, an old landmark built in 1901. The square is also near Kemeraltı, İzmir's major market (bazaar) district. At the southern end of the square is the Cultural Centre of Ege University, which includes an opera house, a music academy, and a museum of modern art.
Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.
Turkey is a nation straddling eastern Europe and western Asia with cultural connections to ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Cosmopolitan Istanbul, on the Bosphorus Strait, is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia, with its soaring dome and Christian mosaics, the massive 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkapı Palace, former home of sultans. Ankara is Turkey’s modern capital.
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izmir Konak Square
Izmir, also once called Smyrna, is Turkey's third most populous city and the country's largest port after Istanbul. It is located along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir, by the Aegean Sea. It is the seat of İzmir Province. The city of İzmir is composed of nine metropolitan districts (Balçova, Bornova, Buca, Çiğli, Gaziemir, Güzelbahçe, Karşıyaka, Konak, and Narlıdere), each with its own distinct features and temperament. The total area of the nine districts is 855 km² and together these districts constitute the area of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality headed by the mayor of İzmir. The total population of the metropolitan municipality was 2,649,582 by the end of 2007.[1] Of these, 2,606,294 were living in central Izmir, consisting of the nine district centres of the metropolitan municipality.[2]
İzmir has almost 3,500 years of urban past, and possibly that much more of advanced human settlement. Its port, privatized in 2007 [3], is Turkey's first port for exports in terms of the freight handled and its free zone, a Turkish-U.S. joint-venture established in 1990, is the leader among the twenty in Turkey. Its workforce, and particularly its rising class of young professionals, concentrated either in the city or in its immediate vicinity (such as in Manisa), and under either larger companies or SMEs, affirm their name in an increasingly wider global scale and intensity.[4] İzmir is widely regarded as one of the most progressive Turkish cities in terms of its values, lifestyle, dynamism and gender roles. It is a stronghold of the Republican People's Party, although it lost a lot of ground to the ruling AKP party in the 2007 election
The city hosts an international arts festival during June and July, and İzmir International Fair, one of the city's many fair and exhibition events centered around but not limited to Kültürpark, is held in the beginning of September every year. İzmir is served by national and international flights through Adnan Menderes Airport and there is a modern rapid transit line running from the southwest to the northeast. İzmir hosted the Mediterranean Games in 1971 and the World University Games (Universiade) in 2005. It had a running bid submitted to the BIE to host the Universal Expo 2015, in March, 2008, that was lost to Milan. Modern İzmir also incorporates the nearby ancient cities of Ephesus, Pergamon, Sardis and Klazomenai, and centers of international tourism such as Kuşadası, Çeşme, Mordoğan and Foça.
Despite its advantageous location and its heritage, İzmir has suffered until recently, as one author puts it, from sketchy understanding in the eyes of outsiders. When the Ottomans took over İzmir in the 15th century they did not inherit compelling historical memories, unlike the two other keys of the trade network, namely İstanbul and Aleppo. Its emergence as a major international port as of the 17th century was largely a result of the attraction it exercised over foreigners, and the city's European orientation. [5] Very different people found İzmir attractive over the ages and the city has always been governed by fresh inspirations, including for the very location of its center, and is quick to adopt novelties and projects.
Konak Square - April 2017 Izmir Turkey
Konak Square - Aprşl 2017 Izmir Turkey, Tower Clock, Konak Piere Overpass, Vapur iskelesi, Ferryboat
İZMİR KEMERALTI BAZAAR | Walking Tour Turkey 2019
KEMERALTI is the local, exciting HISTORICAL BAZAAR (market ) area of the beautiful Turkish City IZMIR. Kemeralti Market (Kemeraltı Çarşısı) is located very close to the Clock Tower (saat kulesi) in Konak Square and dates back to the 17th century in the Ottoman Empire. The Bazaar has different kind of shops, Turkish tee and coffee houses, restaurants serving delicious local foods and kebabs, workshops, small gardens and courtyards, historical mosques and Trade buildings like the Kızlarağası Han. You can spend hours of walking, shopping good bargains and eating delicious Turkish Food in the local Kemeraltı Bazaar of İzmir.
Kemeraltı Bazaar is known as one of the best shopping markets of Turkey. Most of the customers are locals from Izmir and surrounding areas.
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This is a quick overview of Konak Square with the Izmir Clock Tower in the background.
TURKEY VLOG: Day 12(Oct. 30, 2018) Izmir's Konak square + Alaçati, Çesme tour
we arrived in Izmir that early morning, checked in to 76 park city hotel, took a little rest then head off to konak square where we saw 2 of the iconic structure, the konak mosque and the izmir clock tower, after few vid and photo shoot we went to a town called Alacati in Çesme an hour drive from konak, there we where able to see the old stone houses, cobblestone streets, windmills and some furrbabies, ????????
İzmir Konak Saat Kulesi | Konak Clock Tower | Izmir - Turkey
İzmir’in #Konak ilçesinde bulunur. Eserin adıyla aynı ismi taşıdığı söylenilir. II. Abdülhamit tahta çıktıktan sonra yapılmıştır. Tahta çıkışının 25. Yılında Sadrazam Mehmet Said Paşa tarafından yaptırılmıştır. Binayı yapan mimar, Alman Konsolosluk binasını yapan mimardır.
Kulenin kurulma amacı olarak eski saatlerin fiyatlarının yüksek oluşu gösterilir. Kule yapıldığında üzerinde Osmanlı tuğrası bulunuyordu. Ayrıca kulede Osmanlı dönemine ait işaretlerin de bulunduğu söylenmektedir. Ancak bu işaretlerin daha sonra kaldırılmıştır. İşaretlerin kaldırılmasındaki amacının genç Cumhuriyetin başladığını göstermek olduğu söylenir.
İzmir Saat Kulesi, İzmir’in Konak ilçesinde bulunur ve boyu 25 metre uzunluğundadır. Binanın mimarisinde kullanılan yeşil renkli ve kırmızı renkli taşların Efes’ten getirildiği söylenir. Saat kulesi 4 kattan oluşur. Ayrıca bu yapı sekizgen kaidelidir. Sekizgen kaidenin dar bir alanının olduğu ve bu alanda da sebillerin bulunduğu söylenir.
Sebillerin ortalarında fıskiye bulunur ve sebillerin kemerleri at nallıdır. Sebillerden ikisi günümüze kadar gelememiştir. Kulenin son katı olan dördüncü katı, oldukça dar bir yapıdadır. Ancak bu kat 1974 yılındaki depremle yıkılmıştır. Saatin çanının bu bölümde olduğu söylenir. Depremin ardından bu kat onarılmıştır. İzmir’e gelenlerin Saat Kulesine mutlaka uğraması gerekir.
Eski yıllarda saatlerin pahalı olması nedeniyle saat kulesi inşa edilmiştir. Saat Kulesi, İzmir’in Konak ilçesinde yer alır. Kule etrafında dairesel şekilde dört adet çeşme bulunmaktadır. Saatin kurulduğu yıldan bu yana sadece bir kez durduğu söylenir. 1974 senesinde İzmir’de meydana gelen deprem sonucunda saatin durduğu söylenmektedir. Bu yüzden tarihi saatin depremin oluş saatinde durduğu bilinir. Depremin ardından iki yıl geçtikten sonra kule onarılmıştır. Onarımın ardından saat tekrar çalıştırılmıştır.
İzmir Saat Kulesi Ne zaman yapıldı?
İzmir’in Konak ilçesinde bulunur. Eserin adıyla aynı ismi taşıdığı söylenilir. II. Abdülhamit tahta çıktıktan sonra yapılmıştır. Tahta çıkışının 25. Yılında Sadrazam Mehmet Said Paşa tarafından yaptırılmıştır. Binayı yapan mimar, Alman Konsolosluk binasını yapan mimardır.
İzmir Saat Kulesi Ne amaçla yapıldı?
Kulenin kurulma amacı olarak eski saatlerin fiyatlarının yüksek oluşu gösterilir. Kule yapıldığında üzerinde Osmanlı tuğrası bulunuyordu. Ayrıca kulede Osmanlı dönemine ait işaretlerin de bulunduğu söylenmektedir. Ancak bu işaretlerin daha sonra kaldırılmıştır. İşaretlerin kaldırılmasındaki amacının genç Cumhuriyetin başladığını göstermek olduğu söyleniyor.
İzmir Saat Kulesi Nerede ve Nasıl Gidilir?
İzmir ilinin Konak ilçesinde bulunan İzmir Saat Kulesi’ne ulaşmak için izlenecek yol şu şekildedir;
İzmir Saat Kulesi’ne gidebilmek için ESHOT otobüslerini kullanabilirsiniz. İzmir Saat Kulesi’ne gidebilmek için en yakın otobüs durağı İskele durağıdır. Geçen hatlar ise ESHOT 35 – Ballı kuyu – Konak, ESHOT 8 – Güzelbahçe – Halkapınar yeraltı treni, ESHOT 121 – Mavişehir aktarma – Konak, ESHOT 42 – Çınartepe – Konak, ESHOT 64 – Ayakkabıcılar Sitesi – Konak ve ESHOT 202 – Cumhuriyet Meydanı – Havaalanı hattıdır. Belediye Sarayından geçen hatlar ise; ESHOT 361 – Bahriye Üçok – Konak, ESHOT 300 – F.Altay – Karşıyaka, ESHOT 120 – Ata Sanayi – Konak, ESHOT 554 – Halkapınar Metro – Narlıdere hattıdır. Ayrıca ESHOT 269 – Balçove – Halkpınar Metro, ESHOT 61 – Konak – Adliye Sarayı, ESHOT 216 – Halkapınar Metro – Oyak Sitesi, ESHOT 202 – Cumhuriyet Meydanı – Havaalanı, ESHOT 169 – Balçove – Halkpınar Metro ve ESHOT 121 – Mavişehir Aktarma – Konak hatları da kullanılabilir.
Laylat Al Qadr in Turkey's Izmir
IZMIR, TURKEY - JULY 13: Muslims perform the 'Tarawih' prayer and other prayers on the Laylat al-Qadr (In Islamic belief the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed) at Konak Square in Izmir western of Izmir, Turkey on July 13, 2015. ...
eupribeag.com (TR) Izmir - Clock Tower & Konak Mosque
İzmir's Clock Tower, a beautiful marble tower in the middle of the Konak district, standing 25 m in height. It was designed by Levantine French architect Raymond Charles Père in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ascension of Abdülhamid II to the Ottoman throne in 1876. The clock's workings were given as a gift by the German Kaiser Wilhelm II, a political ally.
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İzmir is a city in the western extremity of Anatolia and the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara.[1][2] İzmir's metropolitan area extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland to the north across Gediz River's of delta, to the east along an alluvial plain created by several small streams and to a slightly more rugged terrain in the south. The ancient city was known as Smyrna (Greek: Σμύρνη Smyrni), and the city was generally referred to as Smyrna in English, until the Turkish Postal Service Law of 28 March 1930 made İzmir the internationally recognized name.
The city of İzmir is composed of several metropolitan districts. Of these, Konak district corresponds to historical İzmir, this district's area having constituted the İzmir Municipality (Turkish: İzmir Belediyesi) area until 1984, Konak until then having been a name for a central neighborhood around Konak Square, still the core of the city. With the constitution of the Greater İzmir Metropolitan Municipality (Turkish: İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi), the city of İzmir became a compound bringing together initially nine, and more recently eleven metropolitan districts, namely Balçova, Bayraklı, Bornova, Buca, Çiğli, Gaziemir, Güzelbahçe, Karabağlar, Karşıyaka, Konak and Narlıdere. Almost all of these settlements are former district centers or neighborhoods which stood on their own, with their own distinct features and temperament. In an ongoing processus, the Mayor of İzmir was also vested with authority over the areas of additional districts reaching from Bergama in the north to Selçuk in the south, bringing the number of districts to be considered as being part of İzmir to twenty-one under the new arrangements, two of these having been administratively included in İzmir only partially.
In 2014, İzmir had a population of 2,847,691, while İzmir Province had a total of 4,113,072.
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Top Ten Places To Visit In Izmir Turkey
Top Ten Places To Visit In Izmir Turkey
10) Ephesus (Efeze)
Ephesus is an ancient greek city which is also known as Efeze. Being one of the world’s greatest cities in roman times, it was ranked as the second largest city in the world at that time. In Eastern Mediterranean, Ephesus is the best preserved ancient temple. It holds the temple of Artemis, that believed to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Many people used to believe that Ephesus is the house of Mary, mother of Jesus. According to the Bible’s book of revelation, Ephesus is listed as the 7th church of asia. There are many magnificent sites including Library of Celsus, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a theater, Church of Mary, House of the Virgin, the Isabey Mosque, Basilica of St. John and the Temple of Hadrian
9) Şirince
Are you a wine lover? If your answer is yes, you must not skip your visit to Sirince because if you do, you’ll probably miss the best quality of wines in the world. A few minutes away from the Sirince there is a small turkish village famed for its fine-looking white houses and for the making of fruit wine. You can purchase different wines from the shops around the Turkey. The entrance to this area is free and as you walk around the streets, you might be indulging with too many free glasses of wine to try. Since Sirince is very close to Ephesus, it is suggested to see both these places on the same day trip.
8) Izmir Clock Tower
Izmir Clock Tower is a historic clock tower, also called Saat Kulesi is located at the Konak Square in the center of Izmir. It was built by a French architect in 1901 to honor the 25th anniversary of Abdülhamid II’s succession to the throne. Sultan was also celebrating his 25th anniversary by containing more than 100 clock towers built in public squares all the way through the Ottoman Empire. It is 82 feet long and decorated in such a unique traditional style which attracts a lot of tourists from all around the globe.
7) Asansör
If you went to tour Izmir Clock Tower then you shouldn’t be forgetting to see this place by a 20-minute walk from the tower. You can find Asanor by walking through the seaside from the Konak Sqaure. Asansor was basically constructed in 1907 as a work of public service that used to be an elevator in order to ease passage from the summits of the cliff to the coastline of Karatas. At the top of the Asansor, there is a famous café of Izmir that provides lots of eatables and drinks that you may enjoy while your stay.
6) Kadifekale
Kadifekale is also known as the Velvet Castle that lies between the mountains of the city of Izmir. Being associated with the ancient Greek city Symrna, it inclines opposite to the sea around the 3rd century BC. From a quite distance, you can see the Turkish flag on the top of the castle walls of the Kadifekale. Kadifekale comes into sight of both fort and the castle. As from the top of the tower, it gives an amazing clear view of the city and the Gulf of Izmir.
5) Key Museum
Key Museum recently established with an extensive collection of automobiles, artifacts and vintage cars built on a 7000-meter square feet area. The museum hosted exhibitions of more than 130 automobiles from the first automobile that was made in 1800. The exhibit shows many different collections of automobile parts which have been collected with great attentiveness not only from the Turkey but from all around the world since 2001. The Key Museum was established in May 2015 with a remarkable collection of 130 automobiles and 40 motorcycles along with steam engines.
4) Kemeralti
Kemeralti is a historical market region of the Izmir. Being one of the liveliest places of Izmir, It is the oldest and most momentous landmark of the Ottoman Empire. The market is basically extending from Konak Square through to the Agora. Kemeraltı is in existence since the 17th century and is the home of shops, artisans, workshops, coffeehouses, mosques, tea gardens, and eateries.
Kordon, Izmir Overview
An iconic beach stretching from Konak Pier to Konak Meydani.
Nobody who visits this country missess this beautiful beach located all through the nation. You can easily walk all around the beach or can even hier a bicycle for the same. You would find tons of restaurants as well as bars in which you can sit and then have some good time with your friends as well as family.
Izmir Agora
Any list of things to do in Izmir has to start at the ancient monument right in the city centre. Surrounded by hillside residential neighbourhoods, bustling market streets, and tall commercial buildings, Izmir Agora is just a part of the everyday landscape for most residents.
Hierapolis-Pamukkale
This Greek-Roman spa town is at the top of many traveller’s bucket lists for its white travertine terraces, created by the natural hot springs that flow down the hillside.
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Izmir, Turkey
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Izmir, Turkey
1. Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir *****
2. Renaissance Izmir Hotel *****
3. Wyndham Grand Izmir Özdilek *****
4. Mövenpick Hotel Izmir *****
5. Hilton Izmir *****
6. Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention *****
7. Hilton Garden Inn Izmir Bayrakli ****
8. Smart Hotel Izmir ****
9. Ramada Plaza Izmir ****
10. Ramada Encore Izmir ****
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1. Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari No:1 Alsancak, Konak, 35220 Izmir, Turkey
Swissôtel Buyuk Efes Izmir is in the heart of Izmir, overlooking the Aegean Sea. It has rooms with LCD TVs, and has a spa with indoor and outdoor pools.
2. Akdeniz Mah., Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari, No:16 Konak , Konak, 35210 Izmir, Turkey
Centrally located in the heart of Izmir, a few steps from the popular seaside Kordon Promenade, this hotel features an indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna. A fitness center and massage facilities are available.
3. Inciralti Caddesi No:67 Balcova, Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey
Towering over Izmir Bay’s shore, Wyndham Grand Izmir Ozdilek boasts spectacular gulf views and is located at the city centre. It offers luxurious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and features a fitness and spa centre. The property arranges free scheduled shuttle services (reservation required) to different points of the city and free private indoor and outdoor parking is also available.
4. Cumhuriyet Blvrd.No:138 Pasaport-Alsancak, Konak, 35210 Izmir, Turkey
Mövenpick offers contemporary accommodation looking out onto the Aegean Sea, next to Izmir’s focal Cumhuriyet Square. It features a panoramic gym and an eye-catching spa with indoor pool and holistic treatments.
5. Gazi Osmanpasa Bulvari 7, Konak, 35210 Izmir, Turkey
This hotel offers stylish accommodations with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and Izmir’s old Kadifekale Citadel. It features a heated indoor pool with solarium, steam room and massage rooms.
6. Ilica Mahallesi, Zeytin Sokak, No: 112 Balcova, Narlidere, Izmir, 35320 Izmir, Turkey
The recently inaugurated Kaya hotel is in the Balçova District of Izmir. It features the largest thermal and spa facilities of the region, indoor and outdoor pools and a well-equipped gym.
7. 1597/1 Sok No:6 Izban Salhane Duragi Karsisi Bayrakli , 35530 Izmir, Turkey
Located 5.1 km from Izmir Clock Tower in Izmir, Hilton Garden Inn Izmir Bayrakli features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
8. Fevzipasa Bulvari N:o 153 Konak izmir, Konak, 35210 Izmir, Turkey
Located in Izmir in the region of Aegean Region, 1.3 km from Izmir Clock Tower, Smart Hotel Izmir features a terrace and views of the city. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
9. Murselpasa Bulvari No:12 Basmane, Konak, 35000 Izmir, Turkey
Located only 50 m from Izmir Fair Centre and 5 minutes' drive from the Birinci Kordon waterfront, Ramada Plaza Izmir offers a 24-hour reception. The hotel has a fitness centre and modern rooms with free WiFi.
10. Mithatpasa Cad. No:44 Balcova, Balcova, 35330 Izmir, Turkey
Ramada Encore Izmir offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Most rooms have sea and mountain views. Free private parking is available on site.
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izmir-Konak Clock Tower in Konak square
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Taxi Tour of Izmir, Turkey - 31st July, 2012 (HD)
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia and the third most populous city in Turkey. Izmir metropolitan area extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland to the north across Gediz River's delta, to the east along an alluvial plain created by several small streams and to a slightly more rugged terrain in the south. The ancient city was known as Smyrna and the city was generally referred to as Smyrna in English, until the Turkish Postal Services Law of 1930 made Izmir the internationally recognized name.
The city of Izmir is composed of several metropolitan districts. Of these, Konak district corresponds to historical Izmir, this district's area having constituted the Izmir Municipality (Turkish: İzmir Belediyesi) area until 1984, Konak until then having been a name for a central neighborhood around Konak Square, still the core of the city. With the constitution of the Greater Izmir Metropolitan Municipality (Turkish: İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi), the city of Izmir became a compound bringing together initially nine, and since recently eleven metropolitan districts, namely Balçova, Bayraklı, Bornova, Buca, Çiğli, Gaziemir, Güzelbahçe, Karabağlar, Karşıyaka, Konak and Narlıdere. Almost each of these settlements are former district centers or neighborhoods which stood on their own and with their own distinct features and temperament. In an ongoing processus, the Mayor of Izmir was also vested with authority over the areas of additional districts reaching from Aliağa in the north to Selçuk in the south, bringing the number of districts to be considered as being part of Izmir to twenty-one under the new arrangements, two of these having been administratively included in Izmir only partially.
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, as of 2011 the city of Izmir had a population of 2,783,866 and its metropolitan municipality 3,366,947.
This video features views taken from a taxi tour of Izmir. We were in Izmir for a few hours whilst on a cruise, the tour lasted for two hours and cost 15 Euros per person. The video features views around the streets of Izmir, the excavated ruins of the ancient city of Agora, Kadifekale Castle, views over the city and port of Izmir from Kadifekale where three cruise ships are in berth including the MSC Divina and AIDA Diva. Also featured are The Blue Mosque and the bazaar.
Top 10 Best Hotels in Izmir, Turkey
Top 10 Best Hotels in Izmir, Turkey ///guest rating
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari No 1, Izmir, Izmir, 35210, Turkey
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Konak Square
Free WiFi and free parking
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Key Hotel - Boutique Class
Mimar Kemalettin Cad. No:1 Konak, Izmir, Izmir, 35260, Turkey
4-star hotel with restaurant, near Konak Square
Free WiFi and free parking
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Movenpick Hotel Izmir
Cumhuriyet Blv 138, Izmir, Izmir, 35210, Turkey
Luxury hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Konak Square
Free WiFi
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Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
Cumhuriyet Bulvari No 124 Konak, Izmir, 35210, Turkey
Bayfront hotel with restaurant, near Beth Israel Synagogue
Free WiFi
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Wyndham Grand Izmir Ozdilek
Inciralti Street Nr 67, Izmir, Izmir, 35340, Turkey
Luxury hotel in Balcova with 2 restaurants and spa
Free WiFi and free parking
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Met Boutique Hotel - Boutique Class
Gazi Bulvari No: 124, Cankaya, Izmir, Izmir, 35280, Turkey
4-star hotel with restaurant, near Konak Square
Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free parking
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Smart Hotel Izmir
FevziPasa Bulvar? No. 153, Konak, Cankaya, Izmir, 35260, Turkey
4-star hotel with restaurant, near Kadifekale
Free WiFi and free parking
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Kordon Hotel Pasaport
Akdeniz Caddesi No: 2 - Pasaport, Izmir, Izmir, Turkey
4-star hotel with restaurant, near Konak Square
Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi
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Orty Airport Hotel
Adnan Menderes Airport Entrance, Gaziemir, Izmir, Izmir, 35410, Turkey
3-star hotel in Gaziemir with restaurant and bar/lounge
Free WiFi and free parking
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Svalinn Hotel
Akcay Cad. No:172, Gaziemir, Izmir, 35410, Turkey
4-star hotel with spa, near Aegean Free Zone
Free WiFi and free parking
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İZMİR ( KONAK SQUARE ) CLOCK TOWER TURKEY HD
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İzmir Saat Kulesi Konak Meydanı Güvercinler Izmir Smyrna Clock Tower, Konak Square Pigeons
İster İzmir’de yaşasın, ister gezmeye gelsin, isterse kenti televizyonlarda, fotoğraflarda görsün İzmirle ilgili herkesin belleğinde kalan en önemli simge Konak’taki saat kulesidir.
Her ne kadar saati her zaman doğruyu göstermese de, Konak iskelesinin yeri değiştirilince arı kovanından çıkan arılan gibi vapurlardan Kemeraltı’na yürüyenlerin güzergahı üzerinde kalmasa da, sahilin doldurulmasıyla Körfez’in yosun kokulu suyundan uzak kalsa da önemini, simgeselliğini hiçbir zaman yitirmemiştir İzmir’in meşhur saat kulesi. Etrafında yükselen kocaman beton kamu binalarının gölgesinde eski heybetinden uzaklaşsa da kentin simgesi olmayı sürdürmektedir.
Konak’ta İzmir ile aynı yaştaymış gibi yükselen saat kulesi aslında yüz on bir yaşındadır. Yapımının da bir hikayesi vardır.
Osmanlı döneminde padişahların tahta çıkışları, her yıl düzenlenen törenlerle kutlanırdı. Sadece İstanbul’da sarayda değil, imparatorluğun her köşesinde yıldönümü şölenleri düzenlenirdi.
Her sancak beyi, her vali, en coşkulu kutlamanın kendi kentinde yapılması için çırpınırdı. Öyle ya saraya yakın görevlerde olmanın veya azilden kurtulmanın yolu padişahın gözüne girmek ve orada kalmaktı.
Oysa İzmir Valisi Kamil Paşa, bu yönden şanssızdı.
Sadram Said Paşa’nın azlinden sonra üstlendiği sadrazamlık görevinden o da azledilmiş, üstelik ikinci kez yakaladığı şansı yine Said Paşa’ya kaptırmış, İzmir’e vali atanmıştı.
Ama öyle kirli mendil gibi kenara atılıverecek adam değildi. Bütün imparatorluk sınırları içinde ağırlığı olan bir isimdi.
Nitekim padişah II. Abdülhamit de bunun farkındaydı, Kamil Paşa’nın oğlu Sait Paşa’yı sadaret mevkiine getirmişti.
İzmir’e vali olan Kamil Paşa, hem yeniden padişahın gözüne girmek hem de oğlunun hatırına padişahın tahta çıkışının 25. yıl dönümü için görkemli bir kutlamanın yanında kalıcı bir şeyler de yapılmalıydı.
Vali Kamil Paşa, İzmir’in akil adamları ve Devlet-i Ali’nin İzmir’deki amirleriyle toplantı üstüne toplantılar düzenledi. Değişik fikirler ortaya atıldı. Kimi padişah adına büyükçe bir cami, kimi kervansaray, kimi de hamam inşa edilmesini önerdi. Hiçbiri cazip gelmedi. O zaman İzmir’de Müslüman nüfusuna yakın ecnebi nüfus da vardı. Bir Fransız ailesinin çocuğu olarak İzmir’de doğup büyüyen mimar Mösyö Pere de son toplantılardan birisindeydi. Sonuçta Kzılarağası Hanı’na giden yolun girişindeki Sarı Kışla’nın önüne, mermer kaide üzerine 33 arşın yüksekliğinde bir kule yapılması, yere yakın kısmına çeşmeler yapılması, zirvesindeki dört yanına da Alman II. Wilhelm’in hediyesi olan kocaman saatler konulması kararı alındı. İnşaatı da Mösyö Pere yapacaktı. Mösyö Pere, aralarında devlet binaları da olmak üzere İzmir’deki pek çok yapıda imzası vardı. Alman Konsolosluk binası da onun eseriydi.
1900 yılının 1 Eylül’ünde saray bütçesinden sağlanan kaynakla görkemli bir şekilde saat kulesinin temeli atıldı.
Artık Vali Kamil Paşa başta olmak üzere bütün İzmirliler saat kulesi inşaatı ile yatıyor, saat kulesi inşaatı ile kalkıyordu. Saat kulesi ile ilgili her haber mevkutelerin manşetlerinde yer alıyordu. Yaza girilirken ödenek bitince İzmir'liler inşaata maddi destek de sağladı, Ağustos sonunda tamamlanan kulenin açılış tarihi olarak 1 Eylül 1901 belirlendi. Kule çevresinde yer alan Devlet-i Ali’ye ait bütün yapılar, ağaçlar, Sarı Kışla’nın girişi ve sahil boyunca birbirlerine dayanarak uzayan konakların pencereleri, balkonları balonlarla, bayraklarla, fenerlerle süslendi. Bütün İzmir Konak’a aktı. Çocuklar şekerler, şerbetler ile sevindirildi. Kadınlara, erkeklere ikramlarda bulunuldu. Hamidiye Sanayi Mektebi Bandosu Hükümet Konağı’nın avlusunda marşlar çaldı, mehteran gösterileri izlendi.
Kulenin gümüşten bire bir maketi de padişaha sunuldu. Bugün topkapı sarayında korunan maket, padişahın tahta çıkışının ’25. gümüş yıl’ olarak kabul edilmesi nedeniyle gümüşten imal edilmişti.
Bugün yanından geçerken pek çoğumuzun artık farkına bile varmadığı saat kulesi 111 yıllık tarihinde İzmir’in işgaline, İstiklal Savaşı’nın kazanılmasına, düşmanın Ege Denizi’ne dökülüşüne tanıklık etmekle kalmadı, 1. ve 2. dünya savaşlarının dünyada yarattığı acıya, Cumhuriyet’in kuruluşuna, tek partili, çok partili iktidarlara tanıklık etti. Konak’ta düzenlenen yüzlerce mitinge, yürüyüşe şahit oldu.
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Izmir Turkey- Cute Mediterranean Seaside town
If you are in Izmir for one day...
-Start at Cafe İl Porto and walk through the old town to Atatürk monument and continue along the water to the Izmir Clock tower and market
⁃Kemeralti bazaar and Kızlarağası Han market
⁃Walk along Kordonboyu (on water)
⁃Konak Square- Izmir clock tower
-Eat at an outdoor restaurant
Some additional things you can do if you have more than one day...
⁃Asanor- large tower and historical landmark*
⁃Cesme- coast, check out beaches (Ramo)*
⁃Catch ferry from Konak Pier to Karsiyaka, 20min ride*
Points of interest of Izmir, Turkey
İzmir is a metropolitan city in the western extremity of Anatolia and the third most populous city in Turkey. The city is composed of several metropolitan districts. Of these, Konak district corresponds to historical İzmir. The main tourist attractions in Izmir are: The Historical Elevator in Karataş (Asansör), The Pasaport Quay, and the Gündoğdu Square.
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