The dictionary equivalent of agora corresponds to words such as bazaar, market, city centre. The Agora, which is the heart of trade, religion, politics, art and the city, is a place where offerings to the gods, statues and monuments are located.
The Clock Tower, which is one of the symbolised figures of the places to visit in Izmir, was built at the request of Grand Vizier Mehmet Said Pasha to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the accession of Abdülhamid II to the throne.
Nesim Levi, one of the Jewish businessmen of Izmir, had this lift built to facilitate his route between Mithatpaşa Street and Halil Rıfat Pasha neighbourhood.
Kıbrıs Şehitleri Street is like the twin brother of Istiklal Street in Istanbul, but it has a more affectionate face with the warmth of Izmir. This street does not lose any of its energy regardless of the season.
