
The best place to shop in Izmir is the Kemeralti Market. Originally built sometime around the 17th century, the Kemeralti is now a place to find the best goods of both old and new Izmir. Kemeralti means "under arches," because some of the streets were covered by high arches. The cornersto...

Located in the Kemeralti neighborhood is the Kizlaragasi Han, a definite must for your shopping excursion. The building was originally built during the period of Ottoman rule in Izmir as an Inn, but is now a handicraft shop. There is also a small open air cafeteria that serves Turkish coffee and te...