Konak Square

Konak Square

Konak Square "Turkish:Konak Meydani" is a busy square at the southern end of Atatürk Caddesi in the Konak district of Izmir, Turkey. The square is the busiest part of the city, as Konak is the main place of Izmir.

Buildings in the Square

Most of this busy square is occupied by the Central Bus Station, the Izmir City Hall,and the Konak Mosque. At the center of the square is the Izmir Clock Tower, an old landmark built in 1901. The square is also near Kemeralti Izmir's major market (Bazaar) district. At the south end of the square is the Cultural Cenre of the Aegean Universitywhich includes an opera house, a music academy ,and a museum of modern art.

External links

* [http://www.planetware.com/izmir/konak-square-tr-iz-izks.htm More on the square]
* [http://www.pointsfromturkey.com/photo_galleries/IZMIR/konak_square_and_clock_tower.html Attractions of Turkey]


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