BERGAMA (PERGAMUM)
Pergamum,...
by ghislain69
BERGAMA (PERGAMUM)
Pergamum, (105 kms north of Izmir)~~ is one of the major sites antiquity in Turkey, having been a great center of culture and civilization throughout history. The site has remarkable remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods. The Asclepion to the southwest of the lower city, was built to pay homage to the God of Health, Asclepios, and it was the most celebrated in the world. The temples of Trajan and Dionysus, majestic Altar of Zeus, the temple of Demeter, inspiring theatre, the gymnasium, the arsenals, the lower agora and the famous library form the Acropolis. In addition, you may see the finds from Pergamum and the surrounding area. In the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum. The temple of Serapis, also called the 'Red Courtyard' due to its red tiles, is today located within the town of Bergama. It was built as a sanctuary dedicated to Serapis and was then converted into a basilica by the Byzantines. Bergama is the homeland of many philosophers and scientists. Among them is Krates who invented and produced the 'parchment paper' (Pergamene Kaste) here.
Dikili is a harbor town close to Bergama, visited by cruise liners bringing visitors to Pergamum. Dikili is an ideal place to relax after a Pergamum excursion. A walk along the Rordan promenade is a pleasure. Between Dikili and Izmir do not forget to visit the port of Candaril which is crowned with one of the best preserved Genoese fortresses .
Some buildings in the heart of...
by johis
Some buildings in the heart of Izmir were multi-store-buildings. Quite soon though, when you travel out of the city, the houses become small, and this city of 3-4 million people therefore stretches on forever, up the hills, down the hills....
IMAMBAYILDI: Cut stems of...
by Arkeolog
IMAMBAYILDI: Cut stems of eggplants leaving 2 1/2 cm (1 inch) long part uncut. Pare in stripes. Brown lightly on all sides in olive oit (or just saute in a covered pan for 15 minutes until tender). Remove from pan. Reserve drippings. Arrange egg plants in a baking dish side by side. Split each lengthwise with a tablespoon leaving 2 1/2 cm (1 inch) space unsplit on both ends. Set aside. Cut onions in half. Slice into 1 1/2-2 mm thick slices. Add to drippings. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Dice tomato- es, reserving one. Stir in onions. Simmer for 2 minutes. Blend in crushed garlic and fýnely chop- ped parsley: mix. Season with salt and sugar. Fill eggplants with mixture. Cut reserved tomato into 6 wedges. Top eggplants with tomato wedges. Add hot water gradually from one corner of a baking dish. Cover with alu- minium foil. Bake in a moderate oven for 40-45 minutes (or simmer over low heat for 50 minutes or until tender). Serve cold.
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Regional Characteristics:
BAYILDI means 'Fainted', IMAM means 'Preacher'. So the true meaning of this dish is 'Preacher Fainted '. It is prepared in the western part of the country and served for lunch or supper as a side dish. There are several kinds of eggplant grown in Turkey. They come in different sizes and shapes. However 1 medium size weighs about 160-170 gr.
The Kizlaragasi Han
by Aggeliki
The Kizlaragasi Han (inn), a fine example of 18th-century Ottoman architecture of the period, is my favourite bazaar in Izmir. Especially I always buy very beautiful ceramics from some shops in this bazaar, and I always enjoy a turkish coffee in any of the most nice cafe of the town, which are situated inside this old building Ceramics, silver jewelry, carpets, traditional gifts
Avocado&Mozzarella salad
by marsistanbul about KARE
Sorry there is no theme for Mediterranean cuisine!!!
Yes,I am a fan of Mediterranean cuisine..healty,tasty,fishy and yummy:)
It is a natural diet,you may eat whatever you want but no kilos..trust me!!
No matter which country it is,Greek,Italian,Turkish,Lebanese,Tunisia,or Spanish..They all have amazing taste..
As you know[very few of you:)] that Turkish cuisine has huge legacy of Ottoman heritage..from Middle east to Blacksea,from Central Asia to Balkans and from Caucasias to Mediterranean..and Turkish Mediterranean cuisine is a part of whole family..
Kare is new opened restaurant in Izmir,very stylised place.. I'd beef steak in a creamy mushroom sauce,was of equal standart.A glass of Kavaklidere-Kalecik KARASI and avocado&mozarella salad+creme brulee
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clock tower izmir
MY IZMIR :)
Clock of Abdul Hamid II in Konak Meydani, Izmir
a tiny but beautiful mosque
