|  IN CENTER (KONAK)
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 | Address :
Halil Rıfat Cad. No: 4 Konak - iZMiR
Tel :+90 232 484 83 24 / Fax :+90 232 425 46 77 | | | Address :
Atatürk Cad. No: 24 Alsancak - iZMiR
Tel: + 90 232 421 70 26 | |
| OTHER MUSEUMS IN THE DISTRICTS |
| Address :
Cumhuriyet Cad. Bergama - iZMiR
Tel:+90 232 633 10 96 / Fax:+90 232 631 07 77 | | Address :
Kuşadası Cad. Selçuk - iZMiR
Tel :+90 232 892 60 10 / Fax :+90 232 892 70 02 | | | Address :
Kale Sok. No:1 Çeşme - iZMiR
Tel: +90 232 712 66 09 | | Address :
Centre Ödemiş - iZMiR
Tel: +90 232 545 11 84 | |
| Address :
Samizade Meydanı Tire - iZMiR
Tel: +90 232 512 18 60 / Fax: +90 232 512 18 62 | | |
| OTHER FAMOUS MUSEUMS NEAR BY IZMIR |
 BALÇOVA NATURAL HOT SPRINGS |
| Agamemnon Hot Springs that was marked in Homeros’ Legends and the written - works of Strabon who is a geographer are utilized as restoration of heealth from the ancient periods to today. The periods that Ionians passed to Agean Coasts, a part of Alexander the Great’s army’s woundeds were cured in these hot springs. It had a wide usage in that period, constructions were brought and progressed. |
| Today, the ancient ruins are not seen in here besides an information about these springs’ history are not obtainable from the historical sources in 1763. After that period the Agamemnon Hot Springs that were re-occured by a French called Elfont Meil were reconstructed with adding the staying units to it and they endured to our century. Today in the district that is known to be Balçova Hot Springs Hot water, mud-bathing and drinking water are available. Still the accommodation resorts are found in Balçova Springs which is mostly useful in the chronic inflamations of the upper respitory system nephrites some other inflamations, rheumatism syndromes, diseases of meta bolism and skin. The healthy water that is found in Kaplıca Hot Springs consist of sodium, bicharbonat chlorur. 3.3 proportion of radioactivity is found in this hot springs which are 63 C. heat. | | 
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 Capacity : The Balcova hot springs flow from two exploratory wells at a rate of 28 litres per second. The facilities can accommodate 3,456 bathdays and 3,456 beds on the basis of 600 litres per person per day per bath.
Physio - chemical characteristics and indications : The Balcova hot springs are composed of sodium chloride and calcium bicarbonate. With 62 to 80 C water temperature and 6.4 PH, Balcova hot springs contain 1,369 mg/lt minerals. These hot springs are recommended for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, digestive maladies, post-injuries and post-operational problems, calcification and metabolic disorders.
Treatments and accommodation : The Balcova hot baths complex, with a total capacity of 1,000 person per day., provides hot mineral pools and baths, offers patient therapy pool, sauna, massage, underwater massage, physical exercise, electro-therapy and physical therapy. The complex incorporate a three-star hotel with 435 beds, a four-star hotel with 624 beds and a new park. |
| BAYINDIR THERMAL BATHS |
| Bayındır Thermal Baths are formed of the Ergendi Thermal bath and Dereköy Hot Spring which are 8 km further than The Turgutlu Road on the north-east of Bayındır. The avaradge of the water heats of the springs that are 15 minutes away from eachother are about 40 C. It is stated that the springs that include sulphur sodium hydrocarbonathe are mostly successful at the treatments of rheumatism and skin diseases. |
| PERGAMON HOT SPRINGS |
THE BEAUTY THERMAL BATH
The beauty thermal bath, which is 4 kms. Away from Pergamon, has a dome and a hot spring with two marble pools. The hot spring, which is known to have been built in the period of Eumenes the king of Pergamon. It has continued it’s fame for centuries with the name "Eskülup Baths". Today the hot springs, which are located in an area of trees, has a hotel and bungalows belonging to the Pergamon municipality nearby.The hot spring provides an attractive holiday with the maintanance and restorations the accumudation facilities went through in 1986. The temperature of the water is around 35 C. The hot spring waters which contain sodium bicarbonate and sullphate are good for rheumatism, nephralgic heart problems and nevresteny, dima tiredness and skin diseases. Also it is a common opinion that the hot springs have a beautifying effecton oily and seboraic skin. There is a legend that cleopatra became more beautiful when she bathed in this thermal bath while she was visiting Pergamon. There is a rather high degree of radioactivity in the waters of the thermal bath (15 eman). |
| THE DEREKöY THERMAL BATH |
| This thermal bath, which is found about 15 m. East of the Altınova (Ayazment) subdistrict that is on the west of Pergamon. Its waters are good for curing people in pain. |
| THE HAYDAR THERMAL BATH |
| It is situated in the Ilıca Village which is tied to the subdistrict of Kozak, which is on the north of Pergamon. There is only a bath remain of the Roman period. The hot and sulphuric waters are good for the palnful illnesses of the movement system and skin diseases. |
| THE DiKiLI THERMAL BATH |
| The Nebiler hot springs are 4 kms. on the right of the Dikili-Ayvalýk highway. The water temperature is between 55 and 75 degrees. There are enough facilities to serve the needs of the area Hidroacetate ion is found in the water |
| THE BADEMLI THERMAL BATH |
| It is 15 kms. away from Dikili and the water temperature is 41C. It contains arsenic and hidroacetate. |
| THE KAYNARCA MUD |
| The Kaynarca Mud is found 10 kms. east of Dikili. There are accomodation facilities around it. It is a swamp with rushes and reefs which has boiling hot waters in the center. It is 3 kms. in diameter. It is good for curing skin diseases, painful diseases and gynocologic diseases. |
| THE THERMAL BATHS OF MENEMEN |
The Deniz Thermal Bath :
It is located on the northwest of Menemen and is 15 kms. on the west of the subdistrict center of the Aliağa farm. The waters boil inside a cave. The rocks were shaped in the early ages 50 the source would stay in a natural bath. It is good for bones that do not weld together for the bone system, problems with blood circulation and similar diseases.
The Ilıcagöl Bath and Mud :
It is on the west corner of the Ilýca lake swamp on the northwest of Menemen. It has a simple hot spring building. The swamp is enclosed by walls and the mud inside it is warm. There are treatments with water and mud baths. The warm and sulphuric waters are good for rheumatism, skin diseases, bile and urinary stones.
The Rabbit Island Thermal Bath :
It is around the Elem Lake (Bozköy) and near the Uzgur village, which is 15 kms. southwest of the tire district center. The very hot waters of the thermal bath are used for bathing and drinking. When used for bathing it is good for rheumatism and skin diseases, chidren’ and gynocological diseases and when it is used for drinking it is good for ailments of the lungs and the digestive system. |
| THE ÇEŞME THERMAL BATH |
| It is found on the Izmir-Çeşme highway and is located on the coast 5 kms. away from Çeşme. It is one of the most interesting and unique thermal baths in the world that has its bath and beach in the same place. The avarage water temperature is 58 C. It contains sodium chlorium, potassium and magnesium chlorium. It is good for all chronic types of rheumatism, metabolism disorders like gut, obesity, rashitism, gynocological and skin diseases and painful illnesses of the liver and urinary tract. Modern accomadation places can be found nearby. Also these accomodation facilities have thermal pools and baths. It is possible to visit the Çeşme hot springs with the Çeşme buses which depart from Uçkuyular. |
Capacity : Set on a long sandy beach, Turban Hotel has 432 beds. The hot springs flow at a rate of 15 litres per second and can accommodate 500 people a day. Altinyunus Holiday Resort, situated in a cove along the seafront, has 1,030 beds. Its Natural Sea Spa can handle 500 people per day.
Physio - chemical characteristics and indications : Turban Cesme hot springs contain a high level of sodium chloride and calcium bicarbonate. Water temperature is 55 C with a PH of 6.5, and mineral content 27.2 gr/lt. The sea water used in the Altinyunus spa has a similar composition. These waters are heated and used for treating rheumatic, dermatologicai and gynaecological diseases. They are also recommended for neurological exhaustion and to help strengthen the muscles.
Treatments and accommodation : Turban Cesme Hotel provides hot mineral pools and baths, offers underwater massage, physical and electro therapy. The Altinyunus spas incorporate similar facilities plus physical exercise and geriatric units. |
| THE ŞiFNE (REiSDERE) HOT SPRING AND MUD |
| A hot spring that has many accomodation and eating-drinking facilities is found on a small peninsula on the Þifne bay, which is 5 kms. on the northeast of the Çeşme Thermal Bath. It has a large main pool and lined benches. The water contains sodium, chlorium and calcium. The average water temperature is 38 C. and it contains radioactivity (5.3 eman). It is good for rheumatism, rashitism, gynocologic and urinary tract diseases, stomach diseases, intestine diseases, egsama, and skin diseases like blood abscess. |
| THE THERMAL BATHS OF SEFERHiSAR |
We can summarize the thermal baths and hot springs in the Seferihisar Doğan Bey Thermal area in this way:
The Cumali Thermal Bath :
It is found 15 kms. on the southeast of the district of Seferihisar, and ismade up of several sources located a few hundred meters away from eachother around the feet of the Kovacık Village. The avarage water temperature varies between 55-65 degrees. The waters contain carbondioxide and salf. When the waters are used for bathing it is good for rheumatism, Skin diseases, upper respiratory tract diseases, broken bones,and gynocologic diseases.
The Karakoç Hot Spring and Mud :
It is near the Kavakdere Village, which is 17 kms. on the southeast of Seferihisar. The waters contain carbondioxide, sodium chlorium and bicarbonate. When it is used for bathing it is good for rheumatism, skin diseases and rashitism and when used for drinking it is good for stomach and intestiner disorders.
The Kelalan Thermal Bath :
It is located 20 kms. away from Seferihisar. The very hot waters of the thermal bath is good for rheumatism and skin diseases. |
| THE THERMAL BATHS IN URLA |
 | The Malkoç Içme’s :
It is located on the 41 km. of the Izmir - Çeşme highway in the area called "Içmeler". The waters contain carbondioxide and sodium chlorium. The camping and room kind of accomodation facilities are enough for serving the local needs. The thermal bath is found on the coast. It’s waters are good for stomach and intestine treatment.
The Gülbahçe Thermal Baths :
It is located 15 kms. on the west of the Urla district center on the Gülbahçe bay coast. It also has a Turkish Bath. The average water temperature is 17 C. It is good for rheumatism and skin diseases. | |
BEACHES AND SPORTS FACILITIES  | | The coastal belt surrounding Izmir has naturally formed beaches and small bays in nearly every center of settlement. At some points there are beaches that stretch as far as are surrounded either by settlements or forests. Transportation to the beaches and small bays is extremely easy and quick. It is possible to find a vehicle to any district at every hour both at the Izmir central garage and the Üçkuyular Garage. | |
| The Main Beaches of Izmir and its surroundings |
| Çeşmealtı - Urla Beaches : |
Çeşmealtı, which is 36 kms. away from konak, is a lively and natural center of tourism. The long beaches which streach from Çeşmealtı to Içmeler cause the regions population to expand by two or three times the usual population during the summer months. The Urla Camp Municipality Beach, the natural beaches and swimming pools at the Nebioğlu Holiday Village which are all located in Çeşmealtı serve tourists all season long. Also one can use the beaches at the Malçaka Içmeler facility.
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| Karaburun - Mordoğan - Balıklıova Beaches : |
Right after the Içmeler beaches and coasts the beaches and small bays starting with the Karaburun - Mordoğan route expand one after another. The wavy coastal belt starts from Balıklıova and continues until Karaburun with the same characteristic. Each of the bays which are formed by the wavy coast are natural wonders. This region which is greatly untouched, does not have a developed touristic foundation and is aplace especially prefered by people who want to spend a peaceful vacation close to nature. The natural beaches with its glittering sand and clear and blue sea affords pleasure especially to the domestic and international tourists which choose tent or caravan tourism. Touristic investments in the Mordoğan and Karaburun regions are increasing and these natural beaches are attaining foundation facilities. Transportation from the Uçkuyular bus-station is possible at every time.
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| Çeşme - Ilıca - Şifne Beaches : |
As one of the leading centers of tourism in our country and having an international reputation the Çeşme-Ilıca region besides its natural beaches is known with the beaches of its hotel-motels, holiday resorts, camps and other similar recreation facilities. The Altınyunus holiday complex in Çeşme is a facility which has an international reputation. The holiday resort which contains swimming pools, sports units, side services and entertainment possibilities all together in the most modern way, at the same time is an important center of activity in which international congresses are held. The Sheraton Çeşme Hotel and other touristic hotels are the focus points of the tourism movement in Çeşme. The Ilıca beaches show mostly thermal characteristics. The drinking waters containing radioactivity in which the sand of the hot and cold healing waters embrace with the sun attract tourists of every age to the region. The sea in Çeşme is continuously warm because it contains sulphuric water sources up to 28. The beaches which are open to the northern winds in the summer, with its green landscape and modern settlements make up one of the limited centers of tourism of our country. Transportation is possible at every hour of the day with buses departing from the Uçkuyular bus-station.
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| Sığacık - Akkum Beaches : |
The Akkum Beaches in Sığacık holiday local which are 5 km. away from the district of Seferihisar is a beautiful holiday and recreation center with its clear sea and glittering sand. The archaelogical remains of Teos can be reached by a 1 km. walk. When looking down the hill of Teos the Akkum facilities, beaches and the small yacht harbor can be seen. Places to stay and eating-drinking facilities can be found in the Akkum beaches.
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| Aliağa - Çandarlı Beaches : |
The beaches expanding right across from the bay containing the Aliağa refinery facilitiy, have attained a modern appearanced with the modern facilities and houses in the past period. The Aliağa beaches which have a natural beauty attract especially domestic tourists with its open and cabired beaches.
Çandarlı, located 84 kms. away from Izmir, is a peninsula which is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Having natural beaches on three sides Çandarlı has become famous with its fish. Camping and pansion tourism has dreveloped in the previous years. Çandarlı Beaches with its countryside cafes, entertainment possibilities and great sea provides a peaceful and comfortable place to relax.
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| Dikili Beaches : |
The beaches in the Dikili district are mostly peoples beaches and occupy an important place in the tourism of this pretty district. The beaches outside the center of the city give service with or without cabins. Hotel-motels, and camping units help the increase of the tourism potential.
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| Foça Beaches : |
Besides its historical importance, Foça attracts people with its natural beauties. When the bay and beach covered with a green botanic blanket unites with the famous fish it transforms into an extremely attractive center of tourism. Pansions are also developed besides the hotels.
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| Ahmetbeyli beaches : |
Claros, being 55 kms. away from Izmir is famous with its antique remains as well as its beaches. The Claros ruins, which are visited by many foreign tourists every year, are decorated with the natural bays and long and vast beaches which stretch in front of Ahmetbeyli.
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| Gümüldür - Özdere Beaches : |
It is a holiday district which is prefered with its sunny weather, sand and the sea on the coastal line of 8 kms. through Kuşadası - Seferihisar. Gümüldür is motionous in four seasons due to its tourism industry and citrus fruits trade. Özdere is an emportant touristic holiday district with its small bays located on Kuşadası - Çeşme coastal belt of 22 km. and beaches with its clean sea sand, and sun. It is a place for relaxing and it place for the amateur fishermen due to hunting. The mountain sports can be done in pine forests. It is active during four seasons in this holiday district, capasity of bed is around 5000 and it is 79 kms. further than Izmir.
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| Selçuk - Pamucak Beaches : |
The Pamucak Beaches, which are 8 kms. away from Efes which is known for its antiqu Efes ruins and museum toward Kuşadası, is known for its sun and beaches. The beaches which are very llong attract tourists with its untouched appearanced. The Pamucak coast which contain modern accomodation and eating-drinking facilities, at the same time is declared as a "Center of tourism" and it is tried to be made more developed in accordance to a certain plan.
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| SPORT FACILITIES |
In Izmir which is extremely rich on account of its sports facilities, sports activities are on the top of the list of issues which the people intensely take interest in. We can summarize the sports facilities in Izmir which also take part in international sports events accordingly:
Our providence which was not so rich with sports facilities before 1971; was awarded many new facilities with the attribution of the organization of the 1971 Meditterranean Games. Because of this organization the side fields of the Atatürk Stadium and a private Athletism was opened. The Atatürk Stadium with its capacity to hold 67.500 spectators became the largest stadium. The Atatürk Sports Stadium was widened because of the Mediterranean Games and the Olympic Swimming pool was put to work. Also the Olympic Swimming pool at the Agean University (Ege Universitesi) was opened in 1991. At the pool there are organized swimming, diving and underwater lessons for different age groups. In the Agean University the swimming-divinig-water ball club is open tied to the pool principality. In Izmir there are 117 facilities. Of these 12 are stadiums, 27 football fields, 17 training halls, 3 swimming pools, 30 tennis courts, 4 sailing facilities, 1 shooting pollygon and other sports facilities. New facilities are added to these facilities every day.
The Buca Scouting Camp Education Center Çeşme Big Harbor Youth and Scounting Camp Education Center are the main camps in Izmir. |
DISTRICTS of iZMiR Aliağa
Bornova
Çiğli
Karşıyaka
Menderes
Seferihisar | Balçova
Buca
Foça
Kemalpaşa
Menemen
Selçuk (Şirince) | Bayındır
Bozdağ (Gölcük)
Gümüldür
Kınık
Narlıdere (Sahil)
Tire | Beydağ
Dikili
Güzelbahçe
Kiraz
Ödemiş (Birgi)
Torbalı | Bergama
Çeşme
Karaburun
Konak
Özdere
Urla |
ASANSöR |
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| The city's famous public elevator, is a symbol of Izmir. This elevator links Mithatpasa street below with Halil Rifat Pasa street at the summit of the precipitous hill. It was built in 1907 and restored by the municipality in 1993. The upper terrace has a breathtaking beautiful view of Izmir. The city and the bay.
Restored old houses fill the old Asansör quarter, also known as the Jewish quarter. In this quarter, Dario Moreno Sokagi is the main pedestrian street to the Asansör, an elevator from the 19th century which is fifty-one meters in height, and provides access between the lower and upper streets. Situated on the upper side, Here there is an Open-air cafe, a restaurant and a Genoese tavern.
This historic lift tower connects one part of the Asansör neighbourhood to another, and at the right, offers a commanding view of the Gulf of Izmir. | |
| CLOCK TOWER |
 | | 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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| iZMiR INTERNATIONAL FAIR & PARKS |
| Izmir which is the most enormous fair area of Turkey was founded on 421.000 m2 area, in 1936. It was found due to the economic, social, cultural, diplomatic relations with the global nations. During the annual Izmir International Festival, international and Turkish artists perform at various venues in the city and surrounding area, including the theatre at Ephesus and Alsancak. Since I932 this international trade fair is a great highlight of the summer season in Culture Park. From late August to early September, the fair doubles as a popular festival of music and stage events in the Culture Park. It is the main park of the city, offers many different activities. International Izmir Fair and contains an amusement park, zoo, restaurant and quiet gardens. The idea of founding the fair was Ataturk’s wish and in 1927 Dr. Behcet Uz who was the mayor of the term, opened "9th September Native Properties Exhibition" in the area that today’s Grand Efes Hotel stands in. In 1936, Izmir international fair was established with the idea of organizing the cultural park as a result of the exhibition with the quality of being national fhat had a speedy success and with the accompany of the foreign nations. Izmir Fair has its specific place in the Turkish economy. | | 
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| | Izmir International Fair became a whole of specialization fairs, that are constituted of the product groups such as the automotive industry, electronics, food-stuffs, nourishmental machines and packages, environmental equipmentsy labor machines, marbles which interest a large mass. Today, in the opening ceremony of Izmir, providing 50 accompany of level of ministery from foreign nations confirm the fair’s success. Izmir International Fair became a member of the World Fairs Association’’ (UFI) in 1947, and in 1922 IZFAŞ is chosen for the management Assembly Membership. Olaf Palme Park, situated in Karsiyaka, is a relaxing place to stop. It also offers some sports facilities. Next door, Adnan Saygun Park, a center for artistic activities, contains an amphitheatre for concerts and theatrical productions, and also the Open-Air Museum Park, which has statues scattered throughout the grounds. | |
| Human Rights Park has lovely modem statues, including the huge Flying Dolphin Monument. Muammer Aksoy Park is a lovely seaside park with a nice view of Izmir Bay. Turgut Ozal Recreation Park, located in Bayrakli, offers a number of recreational and sporting activities. |
| ALAŞ KIMIZ FARM (Kemalpaşa) |
| The farm, which is in the Kemalpaþa district, gives service to its visiters with its traditional Turkish cousine and alcoholich drink (Kımız) (an ancient Turkish drink). The guests are served in a center, which has the characteristic of a Turkish tent (Otağ), while listening to Turkish music. Because it is close to Izmir it has become an authantic center for tourists. | | 
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| NATURAL PARKS OF IZMIR (National Parks And Forest Campsites) |
| Balçova (Çatalkaya cable lift) | Bornova (forest recreation areas) | Bozdağ (forest recreation areas) |
| Çamlık (forest recreation areas) | Seferihisar and Gümüldür shores | Yamanlar (Karagöl forest) |
Gümüldür (Campings)
66 Evler Gümüldür/İzmir | Kalemlik (Camping)
Çukurallı Mah. Özdere/İzmir | Tanay (Camping)
Şifne Yolu, Ilıca-Çeşme/İzmir | Teos-Emeksiz (Camping)
Sığacık, Seferihisar/İzmir |
| BIRD PARADISE OF iZMiR |
Çamaltı15 km west of Karşıyaka, is an area of coastal marshes and salt fields that is preserved as an important bird sanctuary - Bird Paradise of Izmir Behind the old Çiğli airport there is a Kuş Cenneti (Bird's Heaven), which spreads over an area of 8000 hectares, placed under protection in Çamaltı salt pits territory (by Ministry of Forestry) in 1982. 205 species of birds. There are 63 species of domestic birds, 54 species of summer migratory birds, 43 species of winter migratory birds, 30 spicies of transit birds. 56 spicies of birds have been breeding in the Park. You may even see rabbits, foxes and wild boar on the hills. , Bird Paradise is permanent and temporary home to hundreds of species of birds. Enthusiasts can spot many species, including flamingos and pelicans.
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| YAMANLAR FOREST |
Yamanlar Çamlığı, a pine forest near the lovely Karagöl Lake, northeast of Karşıyaka, one has to travel 40 km from izmir to reach Yamanlar Mountain. there is a fine resting place on the peak in the midst of pine. 20 min travel from Karşıyaka, there is a nice crater lake; Karagöl . is a popular picnic spot that also provides restaurants and a swimming pool. To have a picnic under pine trees on its banks.
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| ROCKY CHALLENGES AROUND iZMiR |
 | İzmir has always been Anatolia's gate onto the Aegean and distant seas, and for most of us the city is associated first of all with its waterfront, gulf, and nearby seaside resorts like Çeşme and Foça.
With the rising popularity of outdoor sports, countless places to climb, hike, raft and cave have been discovered all over Turkey, but places in close proximity to major cities and therefore easily accessible are naturally the most popular, since this way it is possible to head into the wild every free weekend.One such place is Cihanbeğendi Cave in a hill to the northeast of Gaziemir, which was formerly an outlying town but has now become a suburb of the expanding city. A 4 km walk through pine forest and shrub brings you to the hill marked Akçakaya on the map. Cihanbeğendi Cave lies in the hillside. Its entrance is five or six metres in height and its main gallery stretches 100 metres in a westerly direction. | |
For rock climbers by far the most interesting route is Yunt Falls at Aliağa. To reach the falls take the road north from Foça to Çanakkale and turn off at Yeni Şakran to the village of Türkmenler. From the turning it is another 22 kilometres. After Türkmenler you pass first through tobacco fields and then beautiful pine forest towards the mountain of Yunt Dağı. The mountain is noted for its lack of water, so the Yunt Falls are completely unexpected. The water drops 50 metres over a sheer cliff into a pool - an irresistible challenge for rock climbers. The cliff over which the stream pours is not suited to climbing up because it has a slippery coating of green weed. Instead climbers prefer to descend from the top.
The water is extremely cold even in summer, so although it seems pleasantly cool at first you quickly begin to shiver, and spray blown by the wind makes the descent even more difficult. When you reach the bottom you have to retreat into the cave beneath immediately, or you will be drenched. | |  |
If cliffs combined with sea attract you more than fresh water, then Çıfıtkale is the ideal place. Here you can follow up rock climbing with a refreshing dip in the blue Aegean. First head for Seferihisar, a town southwest of İzmir, then go due south for 9 kilometres and turn west towards the shore. Here you will see the tiny island of Çıfıtkalesi, the ancient Myonnesus. The island can be reached by wading along the 2500 year old ancient jetty wall which lies about half a metre beneath the surface of the water.
To climb the 50 metre rock wall here you should first set up a safety base on the summit using a top rope. As the climbers advance, the spare rope is taken up, so minimising the distance that they will fall in case of losing a foothold. For free climbing the base is set up below, and the leader attaches the rope to safety points at regular intervals as he ascends. Having completed your climb, cool off with a swim in the sea.
Apart from these there are two rock walls used for training: Yamanlar cliffs north of Örnekköy and the cliffs at Işıkkent near Bornova. So around İzmir you do not have to go far to find challenges set by nature, whether your aim is rock climbing or hiking |
| SITES OF INTEREST (HISTORICAL PLACES OF iZMiR) |
Aliaga (Myrina)
Aliağa (Kyme)
Ahmetbeyli (Claros)
Asansör (Lift)
Balçova (Agamemnon baths)
Bayraklı (symrna)
Bergama (Acropolis)
Bergama (Pergamon)
Bergama (Asclepion)
Bergama (Bazilika)
Bergama (Maltepe Tumulus)
Bergama (Yığma Tepe Tumulus)
Bergama (Tavşan Tepe Tumulus)
Bergama (Perperane)
Bergama (Kalarga-Teuthrania)
Bergama (Harmakopalia) | Bergama (Zeytindağ-Teutarania)
Bergama (Madradağı-Pindasos)
Bergama (Kazikbağları-Elaia)
Bergama (Çaltikoru-Partheieion)
Çandarlı (Pitane)
Çeşme (Erythrai) ıldır
Çeşme (Castle)
Dikili (Acan Adasi-Arginussu)
Dikili (Aterneus)
Dikili (Kanai)
Foca (Phokaia)
Gümüldür (Lebedos)
Kadifekale (castle)
Kemeraltı (Kızlarağasıhan)
Konak (Agora)
Menderes (Kolofon) | Menemen (Larissa)
Menemen (Gryneion)
Seferihisar (Teos)
Selçuk (Ephesos) antique city ruins
Selçuk (Castles)
Selçuk (Artemis Bath)
Selçuk (Belevi Grave Monument)
Selçuk (Belevi Tumulus)
Selçuk (St. Jean Monument)
Selçuk (Ertemision)
Selçuk (Mution Ruins)
Selçuk (Aquaducts)
Selçuk (House of Virgin Mary)
Urla (Clazomenai)
Yenişakran (Gryneion)
Zeytin Dagi (Nemrut Kale-Aigai) |
| CATHOLIC CHURCES |
St. John Cathedral
Şehit Nevres Bulv. No: 29 IZMIR
St. Polycarp
Necati Bey Cad. No: 2 IZMIR
Santa Maria
Halit Ziya Bulv. No: 67 IZMIR
Holy Rosario
1481 Sok. No: 8 Alsancak, IZMIR
Notre Dame de Lourdes
81 Sok. No: 10 Goztepe, IZMIR
St. John Baptist
81 Sok: No: 23 Buca, IZMIR
St. Antonie of Padua
1610 Sok. No: 5 Bayraklı, IZMIR
St. Helen
1729 Sok. No: 53 Karsıyaka, IZMIR
Santa Maria
Bornova, IZMIR
Virgin Mary' s House, SELCUK
| | AGLICAN CHURCES |
St. John the Evangelist
Mahmut Esat Bozkurt Cad. No: 49 Alsancak, IZMIR
St. Mary Magdelena
Hürriyet Cad. No: 18 Bornova, IZMIR
| | ORTHODOX CHURCES |
Aya Fotini
1374 Sok. No: 24 Alsancak, IZMIR
| | SYNAGOGUES |
Beth Israel
Mithatpaşa Cad. No: 265, IZMIR
Senyora (Giveret)
927 Sok. No: 7, IZMIR
Şaar Aşamayım
1390 Sok. No: 4, IZMIR
Şalom
927 Sok. No: 38, IZMIR
Algazi
927 Sok. No: 8, IZMIR
Bikkur Holim
İkiçeşnelik Cad. No: 40, IZMIR
Roşaar
3. Karataş 281 Sok. No: 67, IZMIR
Ez Hayim (Closed due to restoration)
937 Sok. No: 5, IZMIR
Hevra (Closed due to restoration)
927 Sok. No: 4 / 17, IZMIR
Bet Illel (Closed due to restoration)
920 Sok. No: 23, IZMIR | | 
St. John the Evangelist
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Tall Rock
Stands strong and proud.
Green Meadow
Relax and clear your mind.
Wheat Field
Strong winds embraces the golden wheat.
Italian River
Captures the excitement of being around this italian waters.
