Izmir

Izmir, historically the Smyrna, Turkey's third largest city after Istanbul and the country's second largest port city. Except that in waters along the Gulf of Izmir and the Aegean Sea is located. This Ontario province, has an area of 7350 km2 seat. London Hotels twelve metropolitan counties (Balçova, flagged, Bornova, Buca, Cigli, Gaziemir, Güzelbahçe, Karabağlar, Karsiyaka, Konak, Menemen, Narlıdere and bagged), each with its own distinct features and temperament, but all consist Mayor City led. Province's total population was 3,795,978 at the end of 2008. metropolitan district of the city which middle of the field has a total area of 855 km2 (330 sq mi) and a population of 2,606,294.



Izmir (Izmir See Timeline) and even an improved human settlements as long recorded history of the city is almost 3500 years. advantageous from a cliff into a deep notch on the west coast of Anatolia at the beginning of work in half-reclining, the city's most historic cities has become a major trade of the Mediterranean. Turkey's main port handled cargo to the port for exports and free zone, a Turkish-US joint venture in 1990, founded a leader among the twenty Turkey. His labor and young professionals, especially the rising class, the city or in its immediate vicinity (eg, Manisa and Turgutlu, etc.), concentrated, and either large companies or SMEs, under the increasingly global in scale and intensity of his name confirmed. Common in the Turkish city of Izmir, one of the most progressive in his values, lifestyle, dynamism and gender roles are considered in terms. Politically, the Republican People's Party is considered a stronghold.



The region of İzmir was situated on the southern fringes of the "Yortan culture" in Anatolia's prehistory, the knowledge of which is almost entirely drawn from its cemeteries, and in the second half of the 2nd millennium B.C., in the western end of the extension of the yet largely obscure Arzawa Kingdom, an offshoot and usually a dependency of the Hittites, who themselves spread their direct rule as far as the coast during their Great Kingdom. That the realm of the 13th century B.C. local Luwian ruler who is depicted in Kemalpaşa Karabel rock carving at a distance of only 50 km (31 mi) from İzmir was called the Kingdom of Mira may also leave ground for association with the city's name.

Aegean Coast

The Aegean Coast of Turkey contains fine archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, great scenery, and a host of towns that are excellent destinations. The Aegean Coast is an area of Turkey you should research, as it is a rich travel destination.

Ephesus

Efes (Ephesus) by many people since BC, is believed to be 11. century, despite the historical record can be viewed only from the world's seventh-century archaeological site of Ephesus is considered one of the. Very good (again, the structure is preserved) and wide, with a wide range of buildings and well-maintained toilets for a brothel and some unexpected sites, including ads.

An internal site today, the first of Ephesus, the port and the river to such a degree that landlocked place has become silted, although a port. Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, a great desire of many in error (based on a Greek goddess to see), one of which "was considered as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world are interested." Unfortunately, the Temple of Artemis was destroyed and replaced with a single column are selected. Well, however, the cult of Artemis at Ephesus early history is recorded as a force.



Ephesus, an ancient aqueduct and a large number of images in the bath area.



Ephesus, an amalgam of the history of the country, including the Persians, the Greeks (Alexander the Great included) BC 4. At the end of the century, Romans and Turks captured the city. Visit the city of St. Paul and St. John and the Virgin Mary was the final home of Christianity, was present at a short distance from Ephesus. Goths MS and third-century grandeur of the city to re wash it is repeated.




These doors, next to the Celsus Library, the Agora, the market and serve as a meeting point at the entrance to celebrate. BC history from the door 4. century


You may want to spend more time on their return even though the guidance is the best way to see Ephesus. In the nearby city of Selcuk, Ephesus Museum contains many treasures excavated from the site. (Open in summer from 08:30 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 19:00. In winter, the museum will close at 5:00 p.m. - Tel. +90,232,892 60 10).

Celsus Library, Ephesus, the most interesting part of re-using the original materials are included. 3rd century two-storey building collapsed at one time kept a large library

Also in the south of Ephesus, what of Mary, Mother of Jesus is believed to be the last resident. This building, according to legend, St. John the Baptist built the original house is believed to be built on the foundations.


Ephesus, Turkey near the house of Mary,

During a trip to a course of most tourists see of Ephesus. A cruise tour, you will be limited in time. During a short visit you so I urge you to consider. If the program can check if any, Selcuk, Ephesus, Izmir and Kusadasi all day wandering from site to allow you'll want to spend the night.

During the half day in the oppressive summer heat too, so be sure to get water to wear sun hats and sunscreen is to use a good quality.