Mount Kadifekale

This is a wonderful little area for photos overseeing the city! It’s definitely an area for the locals where is admired as a park, lots of families, goats, sheep’s, cats! It was definitely a huge walk up the mountain, very steep and some steep steps too, expect to walk up a lot to get here. You can tell the path to there from the elevator is more local, there’s less people compared to some of the bustling streets we were used to. However, the photos are so worth it!

This is a historical site with a sweeping view of İzmir which makes it a worthwhile place to visit. Coming here is not easy with narrow and crowded streets that surround this historical castle. Of course the view is the best part with the bay of İzmir visible in the distance. The historical ruins are not well maintained are in dire need of restoration. Unfortunately the grounds are strewn with some trash that denigrates the historical value that this place it deserves. Nevertheless it's worth a visit and if you want to get familiar with the history of Izmir.

Interesting history. A Roman cistern and a few walls still intact. The place could use some cleaning but you're overlooking the city. There's a very pleasant garden restaurant with a lovely friendly staff where you can sit under the trees and have a nice lunch with a great view of the city.

Kadifkale is one of Izmir's tourism attractions. A neighborhood in the Konak district of the province of Izmir is called Kadifekale. It's a really lovely spot to visit. Kadifekale is the ancient castle of Izmir. Before the Turks arrived, the Greeks called the castle Pagos. It is still recognized by this name today. Kadifekale is located in the southern part of the city above a hill at a height of 186 meters. We walked there to get there. Travel time from our hotel, the Walk-in Hotel, is about thirty minutes. Kadifkale rises sharply above the earth. Its height is 186 meters. You may take in the splendor of the Kadifkale neighborhood region by strolling. From above, the entire city of Konak is visible. I had a great time strolling there. It's a truly lovely place that calms the soul. There is a viewpoint atop the hill with views of Bornova Plain and Yeşildere Valley on the land side and the whole Izmir Bay on the sea side. You can take the Izmir City Tour Bus up there if you don't want to walk. You can take a taxi or the municipality bus as well. Additionally Entrance to Kadifekale in Izmir is also free . The remains of a Byzantine cistern and a mosque can also be found inside the castle. https://youtu.be/2S7K70S4Qc8?si=GUC5GQiWADt01c4E

Extremely interesting and important location for World's history. Unfortunately there are many slums around with destroyed houses but still worth of visiting. Beautiful view at the Downtiwn Izmir.

DON'T, IT'S NOT WORTH IT. Don't go there, it's not safe. The neighbouring area is the worst in Izmir, practically slums with garbage, spoiled food and shady looking people. I wouldn't recommend it even during the day, I mistakenly walked up the mountain and got lucky but I would not try it ever again. To make it easier to imagine, cut off chicken heads lying in the middle of the street, triple barred doors of the local shops and older men saying "This way" with a fear in their eyes immediately when they notice a tourist (leading you out of the area). The castle itself is neglected, rubbish is lying all over the place. DO NOT GO THERE

Great view, but dirty and surrounded by poverty.

Attention! Do not attemt to go up there. The neighborhood around the site might be dangerous and people look unsafe!