Izmir

The delightful waterfront promenade is the most fashionable section of town and is perfect for a summer stroll; many locals use the sea breeze to fly kites. — Fodor's

The collections in the city's archaeological museum are worth a visit. — Michelin Guide

Alsancak is one of the only districts in the city that was not destroyed by fire in 1922. The district is gradually being restored with access for pedestrians only. — Michelin Guide

This beautiful old mansion, formerly a hospital, was recovered from the Izmir Department of Public Health and put to much better use as a repository of Turkish folklore. — Frommer's

Climb the windy, restored ramparts of the Kadifekale (Turkish for "velvet castle"), built soon after Alexander the Great swept through Smyrna, for sweeping views of the city and its harbor. — Fodor's

Along with the small Konak mosque (1748) nearby, with its attractive enamelled ceramic tiles, it is one of the few remains from the Ottoman Smyrna. — Michelin Guide

If you want gobsmacking ancient grandeur, head for Ephesus, but if you're in İzmir, the Agora makes for an interesting excursion. — Fodor's