Izmir boasts some interesting archaeological sites and museums, including the Izmir Museum of Archaeology, while the city's parks are perfect to relax in after a visit. Kulturpark, site of the annual International Fair, provides a good day out all year round with its amusement park, zoo, restaurant, and tranquil gardens.Fuar has many restaurants, bars, and kebab stalls, and Kadifekale Castle is also a popular attraction. You can walk along the waterfront promenade or wander the small streets of Alsancak. There are numerous opportunities for excursions out of the city.Just a short dolmus (minibus) ride away to the west is the beautiful Cesme Peninsula with its stretches of sandy beach, where visitors can enjoy watersports or take a boat trip along the coast. Various local operators offer day trips into the surrounding countryside, taking in a variety of interesting destinations from thermal baths and fishing villages to the famous Roman ruins of Ephesus.
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