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Konak PiervsAlsancak
Both are endorsed by experts. On balance, Alsancak is preferred by most reviewers compared to Konak Pier. Alsancak has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Konak Pier
Fodor's
Frommer's
300m from the clock tower, Izmir, Turkey
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Fodor's "On the waterfront an easy stroll north from Konak Meydani...the 19th-century pier is now an updated shopping mall with several restaurants, a movie theater and bookstore." Full review
Frommer's "Along with the neighborhood's wide-open plazas, there's this restored Customs House built by Gustave Eiffel. They've turned it into a shopping mall, replete with cinema, high-end shops, cafes" Full review
Alsancak Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Izmir, Turkey
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Fodor's "Stretching inland from the breezy Kordon waterfront, the trendy, upscale neighborhood now known as Alsancak ("red banner", a reference to the Turkish flag) was called Punta in the Ottoman era." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"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. " Full review
