Izmir Shopping (Self Guided), Izmir

Synagogue Street (Havra Sokagi) is a very popular tourist attraction in Izmir as it used to be one of the most popular places for locals to buy their fruit, vegetables, meat and other products. While not quite the same, Synagogue is still a very popular market. The name of the street derived from the high volume of synagogues formerly built on the street.

Kemeralti Market is an old bazaar that was established back in the 17th century, located along the curve of historic Anafartalar Street. Today, Kemeralti is easily one of the most favorite venues for shopping not only for locals but also for tourists. The plethora of shops offer local handcrafts, jewelry, pottery, clothes as well as many other valuable goods.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 8 am - 7 pm.

Kizlaragasi Han Bazaar is one of the most popular Izmir attractions. Located in a grand covered pavilion, Kizlaragasi is absolutely fantastic and a must-visit. The market combines the traditional open air Turkish bazaar along with a wide number of shopping selections. Here you can invest outstanding carpets and jewelry.

Konak Pier was designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1890, within the boundaries of the central metropolitan district of Konak, near the city's historic center Konak Square. It was originally built as warehouse together with the French customs house on the nearby Pasaport Quay during the renewal of Izmir's portuary infrastructures as of 1867. Since then, it became one of the landmarks of Izmir. There are plans to extend Konak Pier compound to include a large marina once suitable adjacent space is made available.

Vera Luz is a fantastic workshop and shop for jewelry. The Vera Luz was established in 1971 under the name of Uçak Mücevherat. Later, in 2003, the owners added the Vera Luz brand. Today, it is very popular among tourists as it provides an amazing collection of exclusive jewelry. Custom jewelery, like Sems Ilkan Jewelery, is another option at this special venue.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 9:30 am - 7 pm.

Kıbrıs Şehitleri Street is a popular attraction for visitors looking to walk the pedestrian avenue and enjoy the colorful shopping experience. Along with the shopping opportunities, Kıbrıs Şehitleri also provides restaurants, bars and very interesting architecture. Turkish bookshops, fashion boutiques and souvenir street retailers are also very popular along this strip.