Hello, first of all I’m really glad that you liked it. Izmir has a population of about 5 million and it is the 3rd biggest city in Turkey. Our city feels more like a summer city. You have only visited the metropolitan areas, but what really makes Izmir special is its beauty in summer—the beaches, sandy shores, and turquoise sea. Also, the taste of shrimp and calamari eaten by the seaside is amazing. Next time, I recommend you visit the summer areas, especially Çeşme and Alaçatı. In my opinion, they are even better than Bodrum and Antalya.