Historic Sites
Observation Decks & Towers
Tarihi Asansör
In the late 19th century, the Izmir district of Karataş was literally cut in two. A high cliff separated a bustling seaside neighborhood from the upper city, and the only connection was a steep staircase of exactly 155 steps – nicknamed the “Devidas’ın Merdiveni” (Devidas’s Ladder) by locals. For the working people of Karataş and […]