| Izmir,
which is the third biggest city of Turkey, is a modern,
developed, and busy commercial center. It is very tipsy to
travel within its vivacious shopping center.
The broad boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and modern
shopping centres are dotted with traditional red-tiled roofs,
the 18th century market, and old mosques and churches,
although the city has an atmosphere more of Mediterranean
Europe than traditional Turkey. The climate is comfortable,
with a relatively mild summer due to the refreshing breeze
from the Aegean. The
Çesme Peninsula, lapped by the waters of the Aegean Sea,
lies west of Izmir. Ephesus, which was one of the most
famous cities of ancient times, was one of the biggest
cities of the world during Roman period. Ephesus, which
contains riches of all Ion culture, was also increasing its
reputation with dense artistic activities. Known in Turkish
as "Beautiful Izmir" the city lies at the head of
a long and narrow gulf furrowed by ships and yachts. The
climate is mild and in the summer the constant and
refreshing sea breezes temper the sun's heat. Behind the
palm-lined promenades and avenues, which follow the
shoreline, the city, in horizontal terraces, gently ascends
the slopes of the surrounding mountains. Izmir's port is
second only to Istanbul. A cosmopolitan and lively city all
year round, Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy during the
international Arts Festival (June/July) and the
International Fair. (August/September) |
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