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IZMIR---HOMECITY OF HOMER
Izmir is the third biggest city in Turkey with a population of around 2.5 million, the second biggest port after Istanbul, and a good transport hub. Once the ancient city of Smyrna, it is now a modern, developed, and busy commercial centre, set around a huge bay and surrounded by mountains and was. The broad boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and modern shopping centres are dotted with traditional red-tiled roofs, the 18th century market, and old mosques and churches, although the city has an atmosphere more of Mediterranean Europe than traditional Turkey.
The climate is comfortable, with a relatively mild summer due to the refreshing breeze from the Aegean. The long attractive palm-fringed promenade, Birinci Kordon, which stretches the entire length of the city up to the Alsancak Ferry Terminal, is a popular spot for evening walks, and there are many cafes along the waterfront. Izmir has a good selection of culture and entertainment, from the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums, to the Izmir State Opera and Ballet and Izmir State Symphony Orchestra, to the many bars and clubs. The cosmopolitan and lively city gets even busier during the International Izmir Festival (mid-June to mid-July) with music and dance, with performances also in nearby Cesme and Ephesus. |
|  | ASANSOR Asansör (Street Elevator) : The elevator was constructed by Jewish businessman Nesim Levi in 1907, in order to make life easier for the local residents going to their mansions on top of the hill. These days tourists use it to admire the views of the old streets and houses of Mithatpasa. Located in the heart of Izmirs old Jewish quarter, it is housed in a 50m-high brick tower and after refurbishment in 1992 it now contains a café on the top floor, and the original hydraulics are exhibited on the ground floor. In its heyday in the 1930s, it also contained a theatre, cinema, refreshment stall and photographers shop. |
|  | THE SYMBOL OF THE "BEAUTIFUL IZMIR" Clock tower the symbol of Izmir is in Konak Square - the heart of the city.
It was built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Abduhamit II's accession to the throne. The clock itsetf was a gift of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany. it is decorated in an elaborate; late Ottoman style. The 25 meter high tower is currently being restored. |
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mindcrime Tue Aug 21, 2007 17:19 UTC Nice page! thanx for the recipes :) | MITNIC Thu May 17, 2007 14:23 UTC Merhaba Bora, Excelent work, very informative tips and good photos too! | Kontes Tue May 16, 2006 11:43 UTC Bir önceki mesaj kullanmadigim bir nicke ait, baştan alayim . Merhaba Bora, Izmir'de 2 senedir yasayan bir Ankarali icin cok faydali bilgiler :) Tesekkurler | ISIK_ORSEL Tue May 16, 2006 11:15 UTC Merhaba, Izmir'de 2 senedir yasayan bir Ankarali icin cok faydali bilgiler :) Tesekkurler |
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