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Every town and city in Türkiye has its own pulse. In Alacati, it's the winds sweeping past its ocean waves; in Urla, it's the rustling of the leaves in the vineyards and olive groves.

In Izmir City, the rhythm is in the calls of the market vendors, the music from restaurants, the beeping of car horns, the chatter of the crowds.

At the heart of the city lies Kemeralti Bazaar, a maze of colors, scents, and sounds. Once the port of ancient Smyrna, the bazaar now teems with life, attracting locals and tourists alike.

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Kemeralti Bazaar for breakfast

Kemeralti was our first stop upon landing in Izmir City. We arrived early in the morning, and wandered around while waiting for our hotel check-in.

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