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Birdwatching park in the salt marshes of Gediz Delta, one of Turkey's largest coastal wetlands. It's partly artificial, as the Gediz was diverted here to reduce silting of the port. Over 250 bird species, most popular are the flamingos. You have to leave your car at the parking lot, bring a bike if you want to explore further in.
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This lift was constructed in 1907 by Nesim Levi Bayrakoğlu, a Jewish businessman, to carry people and goods between Karataş waterfront and the properties on the hill. It has two cars each taking about ten people on a 58 m lift, and originally was water-powered; from 1985 both are electric. The restaurant at the top has a bird-eye view of Izmir. The street at its base is also known as Darío Moreno Sk for the singer who once lived there, David Arugete (1921-1968). It's tragic that, having dwelt so long by a free lift, he died young in a strop when he came late to an airport boarding gate and was denied boarding.
Neo-classical mansion with rooms used by Atatürk.
Displays a large collection of finds from Smyrna and other Ionian cities, mostly Roman. There's also a numismatic section with ancient coins and jewellery.
Mostly Hellenistic statues, ceramics and coins.
Ruins of the marketplace of Hellenistic and Roman Smyrna.