ancient ruins
Ephesus
One of the best-preserved ancient Greek-Roman cities in the Mediterranean, featuring the spectacular Library of Celsus, grand theater, and terraced houses with intricate mosaics.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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İzmir
İzmir Province, Turkey · Asia
About İzmir
İzmir sits on the route: 5 minutes from Konak, 55km from Ephesus.
İzmir is in İzmir Province, Turkey, with about 2.9 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Konak, about 4 km away.
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Within an hour or so of İzmir: Ephesus (55 km).
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İzmir is in İzmir Province, Turkey, about 4 km from Konak.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,938,292
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- İzmir Province
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates
- 38.4127, 27.1384
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