More to know about Izmir
On the shores of the Aegean Sea, Izmir was founded by the Greeks, occupied by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire.
Izmir is one of Turkey's most cosmopolitan cities, with a diverse population that includes Turks, Greeks, Armenians, and Jews. The city is also home to a number of universities and colleges, making it a center of learning as well as culture.