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The office of the tourist information is located near the Hilton in Izmir, where the busses leave for Adnan Menderes. A nice lady will inform you over all kind of pensions and hotels in the city. I will complete this with adress soon.
Written Apr 2, 2003
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6th Liberty Celebrations 1 -10 September / ÝZMÝR
Triatloon 1 -30 September / ÝZMÝR
September 4 Liberty Celebrations 4 September / ÝZMÝR
Liberty Celebrations and Fig Festival 7 September / ÝZMÝR
September 9 Culture, Art and Liberty Celebrations 7 -9 September / ÝZMÝR
September 9 Ýzmir-Bornova Liberty Feast 9 September / ÝZMÝR
Liberty 11 September / ÝZMÝR
Foça's Liberty Day 11 September / ÝZMÝR
Assembled Marriage Ceremony 12 September / ÝZMÝR
Bergama's Liberty Day 14 September / ÝZMÝR
Karþýyaka Festival 15-30 September / ÝZMÝR
Mordoðan Liberty Celebrations 16 September / ÝZMÝR
Liberty Celebrations 17 September / ÝZMÝR
Medical Dental Optics and Laboratory Equipments Fair 20-23 September / ÝZMÝR
Verona Marble Fair 27-30 September / ÝZMÝR
Çaylý Rahvan Horse Races 1 -31 October / ÝZMÝR
Pet § Flora (Evcil Hayvan and Bahçe Bitkileri Fair 4 -7 October / ÝZMÝR
Ýzmir Tourism Fair 11-14 October / ÝZMÝR
Hotel Equipment Fair 11-14 October / ÝZMÝR
Þirince Grape Harvest and Wine Festival 14 October / ÝZMÝR
Construction Fair 1 -4 November / ÝZMÝR
3 T (Machinery and Automation Fair) 22-25 November / ÝZMÝR
Human Rights Award Ceremony 1 -31 December / ÝZMÝR
Souvenir (Souvenir and Hobby) Fair 14-30 December / ÝZMÝR
Loyalty to Atatürk Road Run 24-30 December / ÝZMÝR
Written Jan 8, 2003
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Cherry Festival 21-27 May / ÝZMÝR
Food Fair 24-27 May / ÝZMÝR
International Group Psychotheraphy Symposium 25-27 May / ÝZMÝR
Peninsula Games 1 -30 June / ÝZMÝR
Cherry and Sapling Festival 4 -10 June / ÝZMÝR
34th International Selçuk-Efes Culture Art and Tourism Festival 15-30 June / ÝZMÝR
Peninsula Game Organization 16-20 June / ÝZMÝR
Alaçatý International Child and Youth Theater Festival 18-24 June / ÝZMÝR
International Water Products, Beekeeping, Aqua Culture, Business and Tec. 21-23 June / ÝZMÝR
Sýðacýk Street Feast 1 -31 July / ÝZMÝR
Youth Activity Center Activities 1 July-31 August / ÝZMÝR
Blue Sea Green Dikili Culture and Art Festival 1 July-31 August / ÝZMÝR
International Culture, Art and Tourism Festival 1 July-31 August / ÝZMÝR
Plum and Okra Festival 9 July / ÝZMÝR
Çandarlý Kaleiçi Culture and Art Festival 20-22 July / ÝZMÝR
Shoe Industry Machine and Accessory Fair 1 -31 August / ÝZMÝR
Mordoðan Summer Festival 1 -31 August / ÝZMÝR
Urla Grape Harvest Celebrations 1 -31 August / ÝZMÝR
Traditional Hamzababa Aþure Celebrations 20-26 August / ÝZMÝR
Ýef 26 August-3 September / ÝZMÝR
Ýzmir International Fair 26 August-10 September / ÝZMÝR
Assembled Circumcision Feast 31 August / ÝZMÝR
Labor and Peace Celebrations 1 -3 September / ÝZMÝR
Liberty Celebrations 1 -8 September / ÝZMÝR
Written Jan 8, 2003
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Camel Wrestling Olympiad 1 -31 January / ÝZMÝR
Camel Wrestling Festival 21 January / ÝZMÝR
Uður Mumcu Coastline Run 24 January / ÝZMÝR
Shoe Industry Machine and Accessory Fair 8 -11 February / ÝZMÝR
Bride, Groom and Dowry Fair 14-18 February / ÝZMÝR
March 8 World Women's Day 8 March / ÝZMÝR
Marble Original Stones and Technologies Fair 29 March-1 April / ÝZMÝR
Football Tournament 1 -30 April / ÝZMÝR
Traditional Ulukent Wrestling 1 -30 April / ÝZMÝR
Rahvan Horse Races 2 -8 April / ÝZMÝR
International Bergama Fair 4 -10 April / ÝZMÝR
Book Fair 7 -15 April / ÝZMÝR
Atatürk's Arrival to Bergama 13 April / ÝZMÝR
International April 23 Karþýyaka Child Feast 18-24 April / ÝZMÝR
April 23 Menemen International Feast Festival 19-24 April / ÝZMÝR
International Feast Feast 20-27 April / ÝZMÝR
Furniture, Decoration and Carpet Fair 24-29 April / ÝZMÝR
April 23 Child Bairam Poetry and Composition Competition 27 April / ÝZMÝR
Turkish Music Feast 1 -31 May / ÝZMÝR
Kite Feast 1 -31 May / ÝZMÝR
strawberry Festival 7 -13 May / ÝZMÝR
Compotek Bilgisayar Fair 9 -13 May / ÝZMÝR
Ýzmir International Plastic and Ambalaj Makinalarý Fair 10-13 May / ÝZMÝR
Plateau Hiking 13 May / ÝZMÝR
Narlýdere Youths and and Flower Festival 18-20 May / ÝZMÝR
Youths Feast 19 May / ÝZMÝR
May 19 Youths Feast 19 May / ÝZMÝR
Cherry and Youths Feast 19 May / ÝZMÝR
Theater Feast Between Highschools 20-31 May / ÝZMÝR
Written Jan 8, 2003
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Historical Sites
The excavations at Bayrakli have unearthed a temple dedicated to Athena and the wall of the Ionian city which flourished here between the seventh and fifth centuries B.C. Pottery dating to the third millennium B.C. has also been uncovered.
On Kadifekale, Mt. Pagos, stand the impressive ruins of a castle and its walls, built by Lysimachus in the reign of Alexander the Great, which still dominate Izmir today. The castle offers an excellent vantage point to enjoy the magnificent view over the Gulf of Izmir.
The Agora, or marketplace, in the Namazgah Quarter was originally constructed during the rule of Alexander the Great. What remains today, however, dates from the rebuilding under Marcus Aurelius, after the devastating earthquake of 178 A.D.
The Sirinyer and Yesildere Aqueducts, two examples of Roman engineering which span the Meles River, supplied Izmir's water throughout Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
An 18th century Ottoman inn, the Kizlaragasi Han, a fine example of the architecture of the period, is being restored to its former state.
The symbol of Izmir, the Saat Kulesi, or clock tower, stands in Konak Square, in the heart of the city. A gift from the Sultan Abdulhamid, and built in 1901, it is decorated in an elaborate, late Ottoman style.
Recently restored old houses fill the old quarter known as Karatas.
Hydraulic elevators, Asansor, provide access between the lower and upper streets and are now being reconstructed. The internationally renowned singer, Dario Moreno, had a house in this district that is being restored for conversion into a museum.
If you find yourself on Havra Sokak, notice the old buildings and synagogues.
Hisar Mosque is the largest and oldest in Izmir. Build in the 16th century, with restorations in the 19th century, it has a delightful interior with an interesting mimber (pulpit) and mihrab( altar).
Written Sep 12, 2002
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The Archaeological Museum, near Konak Square, houses a superb collection of
antiquities including the statues of Poseidon and Demeter which, in ancient times, stood in
the Agora.
Neighboring the Archaeological Museum, the collection of the Ethnographical Museum
contains folkloric artifacts, among which are a fine collection of Bergama and Gordes
carpets, traditional costumes and camel bridles.
Situated on Ataturk Caddesi, in an old Izmir house used by the founder of the Turkish
Republic, the Ataturk Museum exhibits photographs of the leader as well as some of his personal effects.
The Selcuk Yasar Art Museum is a private museum on Cumhuriyet Bulvari with a collection of 20th century Turkish art.
The Natural History Museum in Bornova attracts as a natural reserve of the Aegean Region landscapes' historical
preservation.
MOSQUES
Hisar Mosque is the largest and oldest in Izmir. Built in the 16th century, with restorations in the 19th century, it has a
delightful interior with an interesting mimber (pulpit) and mihrab( altar). Other mosques in Izmir are Salepcioglu (20th
century), Sadirvan (17th century with 19th-century restorations) and Kemeralti (17th century); all are situated close to the
Kemeralti Quarter.
MONUMENTS
In the centre of Cumhuriyet Meydani, or Republic Square, stands the Ataturk Monument, an impressive statue of Ataturk
sitting on a horse and facing the sea. Erected in 1933 the Monument commemorates the liberation of the city by Turkish
Forces.
Standing in Karsiyaka, The Flying Dolphins is a Monument that symbolizes friendship and brotherhood.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Try to see every corner of Ephesus if it is possible for you. Every year i found a different and bigger Ephesus. Our arhaeologists are still digging somewhere. Curet Street, ancient shops, monuments, celsus(kelsou) library, baths are only a few places for feeling its ancient Greek and Roman past.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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dont forget to visit ATATURK museum in alsancak,which was once the house of ATATURK in izmir.you have the chance too see his working room,his famous boat,and even his bedroom!it is important to know,everything is in the same place as he last left them..a very emotional house indeed..
Written Aug 25, 2002
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You will come across 99.9999% of people in Selcuk who will not wish to rip you off and will be quite pleasant people. Selcuk is a small friendly town that goes about it's normal business not a busy town but quite laid back atmosphere. People will not treat you as aliens but the one thing you must remember men shouldn't walk around without tops (naked from top) in Selcuk and other towns the locals don't make an issue but some do find it offensive.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Bring your belly to Turkey - it will thank you. Shish kebab (skewer-grilled lamb) is a Turkish invention and you'll find kebapçis everywhere. Lamb and fish (which can be expensive) dishes are the restaurant staples. If you're scrimping, the best cheap and tasty meal is Turkish pizza. Eggplant is the number one vegetable: look out for imam bayildi ('the priest fainted'), a delicious stuffed eggplant dish. Desserts are sweet (often honey-soaked) and tend to incorporate fruit, nuts and pastry in tempting combinations. Vegetarians aren't much catered for, but you'll never starve - making an entire meal from magnificent meze (hors d'oeuvres) is easy. The national drink is çay (tea). Beer is served almost everywhere and Turkish wines are cheap and surprisingly good. Raki, an aniseed-flavoured grape brandy, is the knockout tipple of choice.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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