Kadifekale, Izmir (Turkey)

Kadifekale, Izmir (Turkey)

Kadifekale (another name the Velvet Castle) is situated over the Pagos hill just 2 km away from the coastline and offers a beautiful view of the Izmir city. It was built was by the successor of Alexandra the Great whose name is General Lysimachos. After Istanbul & Ankara, Izmir is the third most populous city of Turkey. From any point of Izmir you can see the Velvet castle standing over the hill.

You can took a bus from Konak station or else you can also ask locals how to reach there. You can see the history of that castle been written on some information boards. You may also go to the market downtown. There are many restaurants as well so no need to worry about food.If you got time and have passport you can go to Greek oslanda for a day and come back by boat. You need to climb some some stairs to get to the castle.

• Best Time to visit :

April- September

• Entry Fee :

Free of cost.

• 10 other things you wouldn't like to miss :

1. Izmir Clock Tower
2. Kemeralti market
3. Saat kulesi
4. Asansor
5. Mount Sipylus
6. Agora Open Air Museum
7. Escape Beach Club
8. Trajan Fountain
9. Buca Golet
10. Yamanlar

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