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VISIT A MOSKEE:After all, 99%...
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VISIT A MOSKEE:
After all, 99% of the Turkish population is muslim,
learn about their religion, the Islam.

Written Aug 26, 2002

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HASAN PASHA
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Tipping is a must, usually...
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Tipping is a must, usually %10.

Put on a scarf when entering a mosque and take off your shoes.

Never trust pedestrian crossing !!!

Written Aug 25, 2002

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Terracotta figurine Myrina(near Izmir) Type

Please be helpful and sensitive for protecting ancient ruins and materials. Don't forget it's forbidden by law to take these goods out of Turkey. Thanks.

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Q:  Dear all, I'm coming to Izmir on 18-23 Oct 2011 and accompanying a friend who's photographer to shoot "7 churches of revelation"... 

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A: Hi :-) You can rent a car without driver for at least 30/35 euros per day, or you can rent taxis as much as you like if you need a driver. Anyway this will have a... 

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The Pearl of the Aegean sea

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 Izmir is a huge modern city, the third biggest in Turkey, situated on gulf of Izmir by the Aegean sea. Although the city is laying next to a huge bay and up to the surrounded hills it’s really a pity... 

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IZMIR , The Holy Land Which is 5000 years old...

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 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... 

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"The Beautiful Smirna"

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 Sitting is the cafe shop one afternoon of August, in front of Alsancak port, a red sun was diving behind Karsiyaka.. Suddenly a thought passed from my mind.." this is my last visit to Izmir".. I had... 

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IZMIR (SMYRNA)

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 I don't know where to start as I am deeply connected to this city cuz it is my hometown. Izmir means family reunions, smell of the sea, taste of "boyoz" in the morning, the clock tower, the crowds of... 

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Foreign Izmir...

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 Izmir, the city that I lived for nearly two years.. I was a Marine in the navy and In the Draw, Izmir was my luck.. I had to do my military service at Izmir Military Shipyard.. I have stayed there... 

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