The pearl of the Aegean: Izmir

The pearl of the Aegean: Izmir


Izmir is Turkey's third largest city, contemporary, sophisticated, but also a busy commercial center. Chirpy and very pleasant to walk around the shopping center. West of Izmir brilliant waters, superb beaches and thermal springs extends from Cesme Peninsula. Efes which is one of the most famous cities of antiquity, the Roman period was one of the biggest cities in the world. Incorporating all the riches of Ionian culture, Ephesus had a reputation for intense artistic.
Turkish as "Beautiful Izmir" the so-called Izmir, yachts and ships are translated at the beginning of a long and narrow bay. Has a temperate climate, cool in the summer warmth of the sun to take a fresh leads from the sea. There are palm trees and wide streets along the coast. The second biggest port after Istanbul Izmir port. Vibrant and cosmopolitan city with the Izmir International Fair, International Art Festival, and holds an important place.
Historical
The old city of Izmir, in the northeast of the bay is founded on a yarımadacık. Today, near the flag "Tepekule" old Izmir mound bearing the name, the first settlement BC 3. begins to one thousand. Previously, with a small seaside settlement of this mound, BC 2. first developed around the core to grow a little more per thousand. BC 2. excavations of the Hittite settlement is understood to be associated bin.
BC 10. century, Bayraklı'nın mud-walled and flat-roofed houses, is no different from today's central Anatolian villages. BC Lydia in 600 BC 5. and 4 centuries, the city was ruled by the Persians, BC Taken by Alexander the Great in 334, after these years Kadifekale foot of the mountain where the state has begun to evolve and is a large city. During the Roman empire, A.D. In the biggest shake in 178 damaged city, re-established and has been repaired. During this period, has become a major trading center. The spread of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire and later became an important center of episcopacy, MS 5th-6th. Having developed centuries, but 7 century has lost its former importance in the years after the Arab raids.
Umur Aydınoğlu taken by the city in 1320, between the years 1402-1415 and in 1415 became the capital of the principality Aydinogullari I. Participated in the Ottoman Empire by Mehmet Celebi.
Geography
Izmir, Turkey's third largest city. Izmir, is a typical example of the Aegean coast. Madra Mountains in the north, south, the Gulf of Kusadasi, Cesme Peninsula, west of the Cape Boat in the east Aydın, Manisa, Izmir, surrounded by the province in the west hugs körfezle known by his name.
Major rivers in the province of Izmir in the Aegean region, the Gediz River, located in Küçük Menderes River down to ground. Indented and protruding from the numerous beautiful bays and beaches in the coastal strip, with the formation of a natural result. Gumuldur, Ozdere, Foca, Karaburun, Izmir Cesme coast and a major tourist beaches is important. On the other hand the natural structure, cause a lot of places have been approaching fishing boats or yachts. With these features, tourism and the port city of Izmir is a natural.
Grown in the Mediterranean climate zone wide, stiff and needle-leaved, constantly green and drought-resistant trees and shrubs, common forms of natural vegetation.
The Mediterranean climate zone in Izmir, the summers are hot and dry, winters are mild and rainy. The provincial average annual temperature, 14-18 ° C ranges from coastal areas. The average annual temperature is 18.5 º C in sea water
Tourism
Kemeraltı, Mezarlıkbaşı a curve that encompasses neighborhoods from the sea front will reach the mansion. Today, the most important shopping center in Izmir is Kemeraltı. Mysterious vaulted and domed shops of old, as well as modern business centers, shops, cinemas and shopping appeals to all kinds of cafe has the appearance of a site. The market of traditional Turkish handicrafts, ceramics, tile panels, wood products, tombak, carpets and rugs, it is possible to find all types of leather products. By Matt Levi Jewish businessman who want to quit top Mithatpaşa'nın built for convenience, elevator, and today has become one of Ontario's prestige points. In 1928, the regulation is at the forefront of aesthetic value to the building has become a center that meets the social needs of the elevator. In the 1930s, theater, cinema halls, casinos, and the photographer elevator building, is considered as an indispensable aspect of Izmir. Date Elevator in 1992, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality in accordance with the conditions have been restored by the culture has become complex. Views of the leaders of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality is re-enchants the cable car facilities greedy. Facilities offered wide opportunities for sports and nature lovers, paragliding and climbing lanes and special moments can live exciting sport. Culture, is one of the most intense green in the city of Izmir. Zoo with typical Mediterranean vegetation, palm trees and green, sports and leisure facilities the people of Ontario major recreation area. In Culture, at the end of August every year since 1936 the Izmir International Fair opens. Botanical Garden Ege University in Izmir, a distinct green environment. This is the most competent and the international nature of our country's only botanical garden. Garden in artificial conditions, a vast area from the Alps to the tropical regions of many plant species are hosts. There are about three thousand varieties of plants. Arbeterum'da hundreds of species of trees and shrubs are grown. In addition, scientific research is done on preserved and dried plant specimens in a herbarium Center is located.
Ancient Cities
Pergamon
Ruins of Ephesus
Residential area north of Izmir in Izmir Bay Tepekule area known as the first residential area. BC city Archaeological discoveries is understood that it was established in 3000. 205 m in the upper part Bayraklı'nın. known as the tomb of the mythological king Tantalus, and on the nose height of BC 7. There are dated to first century structure. BC 4. century Izmir, the city founded by Alexander the Great's generals, Lysimachus in a position to dominate the bay, the current Kadifekale (Pagos) have developed Hill and the hill slope overlooking the inner harbor. Acropolis, the ruins of ancient city walls, Roman and Byzantine influence Kadifekale seen. Izmir, which has great potential in trade in Anatolia, gymnasium, stadium, theater and agora and aqueducts, as well as a large city sarnıçlarıyla has been a highly organized and sophisticated. Today, five-tower in the southern walls of the Citadel in the west, owned by the Middle Ages. Meles Kızılçullu aqueducts in the old name and Şirinyer'de (Kemer) river to bring water to the city was founded on and Kadifekale. Konak district of Izmir, Namazgah-Tilkilik location, the Agora, the Roman agora, a state. A place where political meetings and elections are held. Excavations uncovered a large part of the agora. Today is only the northern and western sections. The structure of the northern Roman Poseidon, Demeter and Artemis, where they are exhibited in the reliefs. Unearthed in the agora, and some sculptures are exhibited in Izmir Archaeology Museum.
Mosque, Church and Sinegoglar
Hisar Mosque, Yali (Konak) Mosque, the Mosque Salepçioğlu, Chestnut Market Mosque mosques in Izmir. Some other mosques, as follows: Fountain Blue Mosque, the mosque Başdurak, Kemeraltı Mosque (1812), Faik Pasha Mosque (repair 1842), Khan Bey Mosque, Hatuniye Mosque, Sheikh Mosque, the Fattah Mosque, Yali Mosque, Ali Aga Mosque, Masjid Mosque Selvili Abdullah Efendi Mosque, the mosque two Çeşmelik.
Izmir Mosques and Churches
Church St.Polycarp
St.Polycarp Church was built in 1625 is the oldest church in Izmir, also worth visiting.
Address: Find Necati Bey. No: 2, Tel: 84 36 0232484
All year open
St. Dom Cathedral. John
Address: Martyr Nevres Bul.29 Alsancak, Tel: 53 60 0232484
Open all year Address: Find Halit Ziya. N0: 67, Tel: 86 32 0232484
All year open
Notre Dame De St. Rosarei
Address: 1481 Sk: No: 8 Alsancak, Tel: 66 66 0232421
Open all year Address: 81 Sk No: 10 Göztepe, Tel: 0.232.2461145
All year open
St. John Bapist
Address: Kemalpasa. No: 15 Buca, Tel: 08 42 0.23242 million
Open all year Address: Kars School Sk. No: 5 Bornova, Tel: 11 77 0232388
All year open
St. Anthony of Pauda
1610 Sk. No: 5 Flags, Tel: 0232341 06 16
All year open
St. Helen
Address: 1729 Sk. No: 53 Karsiyaka, Tel: 0232364 36 22
Virgin Mary's House is open all year: Address: Ephesus - Selcuk, Tel: 0232892 60 08 (St. Johns Church) Address: Find Talat Pasha. Alsancak, Tel: 0,232,009 02 32/464 57 52
Protestant Church (St. Mary Magdalena)
Address: Hurriyet Cad. No: 18 Bornova, the Orthodox Church (Aya Fotini) 1374 Sk. No: 24 Alsancak, Tel: 0,232,009 02 32/421 6992
Only open to all high holidays
Bet Isael (Synagogue)
Address: Mithatpaşa Cad. No: 265, Tel: 0,232,009 02 32/425 16 28
Siniora Iveret (Synagogue)
Address: 927 Sk. No: 7 MEZARLIKBAŞI
Saar Aşamayım (Synagogue)
Address: 1390 Sk. No: 4 ALSANCAK
Berkholim (Synagogue)
Address: İkiçeşmelik Cad. No: 40
Khans
One of the most important buildings in Izmir Kızlarağası Han. In 1745 the building thought to have been completed. Today Yemişçiler Halim Aga Bazaar and on the ground referred to by the present Khan of Ottoman architecture, from rare artifacts from Izmir. As a tourist bazaar was restored in 1993 opened today a wide variety of Han Kızlarağası handicrafts, carpets, leather clothing and souvenirs can be found in czarina.
Beaches
There are 629 km from the coast of the Aegean province of Izmir. The 101 km of natural beach (beach). Due to the geography of the peninsula and the coast of Izmir, except for the use of water sports or beach allows. Selçuk-Pamucak beaches in the province, and supervised by Urla, Cesme-Ilica and Altinkum, Standing in the north and Çandarlı Gümüldür and Özdere beaches, Foca-Yeni Foca beaches, sea stands out in terms of features. Extremely easy access to beaches and series. Parking garage and Üçkuyular Izmir in almost every county has an opportunity to supply vehicles at any time of day.
Marinas
The province of Izmir Cesme Peninsula south of our country in particular is one of the major yacht. Cesme-Kusadasi lies the route area has the most developed tourism infrastructure. Alacati Pier, Alacati town in the south side of the sorted set, is a haven for yachtsmen. 80 boats at the pier. There are many opportunities to give shelter to yachts. Urla Pier 20 boats, fishing boats 175, Özbekköy the 80 boats in the shelter. We trust in the exceptional image of the environment can be traced from the hill near the pier.
Thermae
Works mentioned in Homer's epics and the geographer Strabo, "Agamemnon Thermal Springs" from ancient times to this day is used as a healing homeland. The army of Alexander the hot springs that can heal the wounds of a group, even more famous in that period. Today, the area referred to as spas Balçova, hot water, mud baths and drinking water are available. Spas accommodation facilities are currently more than Balçova chronic upper respiratory tract infections, nephritis, some of the inflammation, rheumatic syndromes, is useful in situations such as metabolic disorders and skin. Balcova the healing waters of Hot Springs, sodium bicarbonate and chloride are contained. Thermal Springs Thermal Tourism Centers Bayindir, Bayindir 8 miles northeast on the road to Turgutlu. consists of thermal springs spa is Ergendi away Dereköy. Average of 15 minutes away from each other in the spa water temperature is 40C. More of the spa include sulfur and sodium bicarbonate are curative for rheumatism and skin diseases. Menemen in the northwest, Aliaga farm 15 miles west of the parish center. The waters boiled inside a cave. Remain in the bath of ancient rock carving has been a natural resource. Causes of traumatic delayed union fractures, bone system, some diseases, blood circulation disorders and diseases, such as those who benefit from these waters. The western edge of the marsh in the lake northwest of Menemen baths. Water and mud-bath treatment in the form of warm and sulphurous waters for rheumatism, skin diseases, bile, and is useful in situations such as urinary tract stones. Standing Baths Nebiler Ayvalik road, 4 km. located to the right. Proportion of facilities to meet the needs of the area where there are thermal water hidroasetat ion. Dikili 15 km. drive away. Contains arsenic and hidroasetat. Tire 15 km from the town center. southwest of the village Uzgur Elem Lake (Bozköy) around. The very warm waters used for bathing and drinking in the thermal baths. Used as a bath for rheumatism and skin diseases, diseases of children and women are good for drinking as useful when the lung and the metabolism of food. Thermal baths and spas located in Seferihisar Dogan Bey, as follows: Cumalı Ilica, Karakoç Hot Springs, Kelalan Ilıcası.Bu rheumatism and skin diseases, upper respiratory tract, fracture, gynecological disorders, such is useful. Izmir - Cesme highway 41 At Km (Icmeler) in the region, known as carbon dioxide and sodium chloride containing spring water. Camping and accommodation facilities located around the room type Ilica are state will respond to regional needs. Is near the sea. It is stated to be useful in the treatment of stomach and intestines. Urla town center is 15 km. west, near the sea in the Gulf of Gülbahçe spa also has a bathhouse. Useful in the treatment of rheumatism and skin diseases.
Plateaus
County paid Bozdağ Gölcük Plateau Subatan Plateau in the same region, Tashkent district Yamanlar located on the north Karagol, Madra Kozak Plateau north of the mountains surrounding the town of Bergama, daily recreation and tourism in highland areas are suitable.
National Parks and Protected Areas
Natural Monuments in Izmir
Caverns
Caves of Izmir
Bird Observation Area
Gediz Delta, the Gulf Islands are not Foca Small Menderes Delta Islands
Sports Activities
Hunting for Izmir and the surrounding areas (especially around the fountain) are wild boar hunting. Wild boar hunting is available on the Karaburun Peninsula, wild goat hunted like animals. Hunting tourism hunters associations previously identified and designated hunting prey animals, are declared. Izmir region, especially among the youth and students sector in recent years, growing climbing, are discussed and developed as a sport. Hill with the cable car Balçova Balçova Yamanlar, places to mountain sports on the amateur level. Furthermore, the Gulf of Izmir Madran steep mountains in the north elevation of 2000 meters in the mountain ranges and mountain climbing opportunities are favorable terms. Are available to young people and youth camps in İzmir forest. İzmir Tourism Training Center İzmir Forestry Camps İzmir Youth Camps Bozdag presence of natural trails for skiing, allows northern slope of increase. Izmir only 1.5 hours away, peace, health and fitness and humidity of the Aegean to the highest ski resort facilities of the least famous Bozdag, 22 bungalows, 12 hotel rooms, a fireplace in the restaurant, cafe, bar, ski school, shopping and health services have been organized by the center. Bozdag yeraldığı Küçük Menderes Basin Ski Facility in Izmir province, Lake and Small Menderes Delta is hosting is not important bird areas. Izmir Bird Areas of the Küçük Menderes Basin is suitable for diving underwater coves. Underwater Diving
ART, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Made a reputation as a cosmopolitan and cultural city of Izmir. Izmir Cultural Center, opera, ballet and music concerts often hosts. Izmir International Fair is opened in August of each year, an entertainment and exhibition industry. One of the most beautiful theater buildings in the ruins of Ephesus, remained quite stable and easily used for restoration in the festivities as the festival of Ephesus today.