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IZMIR INFO PACK


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ZMR

zmiris a largemetropolis in the western extremity ofAnatolia and the third most

populous city inTurkey, afterIstanbul andAnkara. zmir's metropolitan area extends alongthe outlying waters of theGulf of zmirand inland to the north acrossGediz River'sdelta,to

the east along analluvial plain created by several small streams and to a slightly more rugged

terrain in the south. The ancient city was known asSmyrna (Greek:Smyrni), and the

city was generally referred to as Smyrna in English, until the Turkish Postal Service Law of

28 March 1930 made "zmir" the internationally recognized name.

The city of zmir is composed of several metropolitan districts. Of these, Konak district

corresponds to historical zmir, this district's area having constituted the "zmir Municipality"

(Turkish:zmir Belediyesi) area until 1984, Konak until then having been a name for a centralneighborhood aroundKonak Square and is still the core of the city. With the constitution of

the "Greater zmir Metropolitan Municipality" (Turkish:zmir Bykehir Belediyesi), thecity of zmir became a compound bringing together initially nine, and more recently

elevendistricts,namelyBalova,Bayrakl,Bornova,Buca,ili,Gaziemir,Gzelbahe,Kara

balar,Karyaka,Konak andNarldere. Almost all of these settlements are former district

centers or neighborhoods which stood on their own, with their own distinct features and

temperament. In an ongoing process, the Mayor of zmir was also vested with authority overthe areas of additional districts reaching fromBergama in the north toSelukin the south,

bringing the number of districts to be considered as being part of zmir to twenty-one under

the new arrangements, two of these having been administratively included in zmir only

partially.
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Boyoz

Boyoz is aTurkishpastry, associated withzmir,Turkey, which is practically the only city

where it is prepared for commercial purposes and follows the original recipe. As such, in the

eyes of the residents of Izmir boyoz acquired the dimension of a symbol of their hometown or

of their longing for it when away. It is a contribution to zmir's urban culture bySephardic

Jews evicted fromSpain after 1492 and who settled in large numbers in a number of

prominentOttoman cities of the period, among which zmir stood out as one of the primary

destinations. Boyoz has become one of the, if not the most favourite breakfast item in zmir

along with hard-boiled eggs and Turkish tea.

Places to visit in Izmir

Konak

Konakis considered the touristic center of Izmir and is full of historical mosques and manysmall streets with cafes, restaurants and bars. The Clock Toweris another symbol of Izmirand it was build in 1901. It is the heart of the city and it can be said to be a meeting place for

many people. Another attraction you can find in Konak is the ferry that crosses over to

Karyaka and Foa. You can also visit one of the Seven Churches of Asia(also known as

The Seven Churches of Revelation or The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse), Saint

Polycarp Church(Sain Polycarp Kilisesi in Turkish) located in Konak.
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Kemeralt Market

Kemeralt is basically theGrand Bazaar of Izmir. It's a massive, maze like market whereyou can buy almost everything you can imagine. Everything is, or at least should be, cheap if

you know how to bargain. Kemeralt is also full of great, cheap restaurants where you cantaste delicious Turkish cuisine. You should also keep your eyes open for freshly squeezed

fruit juice. If you want to try some mussels, there is a great place in Kemeralt known as

Midyeciler Sokawhere you can find clean and cheap mussels.

The Agora of Smyrna

Smyrna (Ancient Greek: or ) was an ancient city located at a central andstrategic point on theAegean coast ofAnatolia. This place is known today aszmir. The

remains of the ancientAgora of Smyrna constitute today the space of zmir Agora Museumin

zmir's Namazgah quarter, although its area is commonly referred to as "Agora" by the city's

inhabitants. The Agora of Smyrna was built during the Hellenistic era. The first scientific digs

can be said to have started in 1927 and the excatavions are still going on. zmir Agora OpenAir Museum consists of five parts, including the Agora area, the base of the

northernbasilica gate, the stoa and the ancient shopping centre.
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Asansr

If you walk for 20 minutes from Konak square along the seaside, you can find Asansr, anelevator built in 1907 to help people travel between the top of the cliff to the seaside. On the

upper side, there is an open-air caf and a restaurant that offers you a delicious meal with abreathtaking view of Izmir and the bay. No visit to Izmir is complete without checking this

place out, not only for the history but also for one of the best views in Izmir.

Alsancak-Kordon

This is the best attraction of Izmir, and the reason you will love this city. Since the first day

you visit this city you will spend most of your time there with friends, sitting on the grass by

the sea. You can always expect some dog to join you or a lady selling roses with the intention

to tell your future by looking at your palm. There are often free concerts with great music.

Alsancak is the place where you can enjoy a wonderful atmosphere of thousands of young

people spending good times with their friends. If you are in the mood for some drinks, there is

a famous street named Barlar Soka(Street of Bars) where you can find many bars to visit.

Kordon is also one of the most beautiful places for spending time in Alsancak.


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zmir nternational Fair

The Izmir International Fair, also spelled zmir International Fair, is the oldest tradeshow

inTurkey,considered the cradle of Turkey's fairs and expositions industry, and is also notablefor hosting a series of simultaneous festival activities. It hosts some of the renowned

international events every year linked to variety of industries. But it is not only limited to

expeditions and events. There is also a big theme park where you can relax and enjoy

yourself in a variety of different attractions, rides and events.

Bornova

Bornova is the third largest district in zmir's Greater Metropolitan Area. Bornova is home

toEge University's main campus and for many at national level in Turkey, Bornova's name is

synonymous with the university's hospital, one of the largest and the foremost medical centers

in western Turkey since decades. One of the two largestshopping malls of zmir,Forum

Bornovais located in Bornova. There is a park called Kk Parklocated right next to theBornova Metro Station and it is the favourite place for students to relax and hang out withtheir friends. You can find many cafes and restaurants and evening clubs in Kk Park.
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SeferihisarIn December 2009, Seferihisar became the first Turkish town named a member of

theCittaslow movement. Seferihisar is famous for Seferipazar, a market where only thegrowers and producers can sell their goods. You can also visit Akkum Plajif youre in the

mood for a swim. You can visit Seferihisar by first going to Fahrettin Altaywith the Metroand then switching to the Bus Number 730.

Around Izmir

Ephesus (AKA Efes)Ephesus is an ancient Greek city founded around 3000 years ago. It is most famous for the

Temple of Artemis,one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. The entry to the ancient

city of Ephesus is 30TL(11).There is also an ancient house, named "House of the Virgin

Mary", which is a holy place for Christians. Entry is 20TL(8), but if you are interested inhistory Ephesus is a must see.

irinceirince is a small Turkish village famous for its beautiful white houses and for making fruit

wines which you can buy in shops around most of Turkey. Entry is free and you will be

treated to many free glasses of wine to try as you walk around its streets. As it is very close to

Ephesus, it is recommended to see both these places in a one day trip.
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Beaches for Swimming

While it's not possible to swim in Izmir city center, there are many beach areas within a short

bus or car ride from Izmir. Travel won't last longer than 1 hour; and when you reach places as

Foa, eme, zdere, Gmldr etc. you will enjoy the beauty that you see, from the colourof the sea to the smell and the nature around the beach.

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THINGS YOU HAVE TO KNOW!

How To Reach Bornova/Ege University Campus From

Airport?

Arriving in Bornova by taking a taxifrom the airport will cost between 80-90TL.

Alternatively, you can take the Bus (Number 204) , which costs 4 TL for ticket , also you

can buy a card that is called 'zmirim Kart' in Turkish which cost 6 TL. You should chargethis card with some money, and also there is another ticket called '3-5 Bilet' in Turkish. It

costs 5.5 TL. You can buy this ticket from bus drivers and stations. The Bus (Number 204)

leaves the Adnan Menderes airport every hour. The final destination of the Bus (Number

204)is Bornova Metro Station, from where you can take the metro to the Ege University

Campus.

Finally, you can takeIZBANfrom Adnan Menderes Airport to Hilal or Halkapinar

Stations where you will switch to the Izmir Metro that will take you to Ege University

Campus.

Izmir has 2 different public trains operating in the city, IZBAN and Metro. The IZBAN

operates between AliaaandCumaovaswhereas the Metrocommutes betweenFahrettinAltay and Evka-3. They intersect at the stations Hilal and Halkapnar to allow people to

switch from one to the other.

IZBAN Izmir Metro
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From the City Center to Bornova

Arriving in Bornova by taking a taxifrom the city centre (Konak) will cost around 30TL.

Alternatively you can take the Bus (Number 204)to Bornova, or the metro both of which

cost 2.25TL. The final destination of the Bus (Number 63)is Evka3- Metro Station, and themetro has a station in Ege University Campus and Bornova Metro Station.

Emergency Numbers:

Police: 155

Fire Department: 110

Ambulance: 112

Ege University Hospital ( Ege niversitesi Hastanesi ): 0232 343 4343 / 0232 388 1806


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EGE UNIVERSITY

We hope you will finish your Erasmus term in Izmir successfully, have a lot of wonderful

memories to remember, make new friends, and a new family.

We wish you a warm welcome to the Ege University family!

Ege University International Office

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