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Izmir was largely destroyed in the Greek-Turkish war of 1922 and has been redeveloped since then into a modern cosmopolitan city that is steeped in history. From April to September cheap flights and cheap holidays to Izmir are available from many UK and European airports.

Region - Izmir, Aegean.
Country - Turkey.
Capital City - Ankara.
Language - Turkish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Islam.
Visas - 3 month visa is issued at port of entry for £10. Valid passport must have minimum validity of 3 months, 6 months recommended.
Currency - Turkish New Lira (Turkish Lira), about TRY 2.6 = £1 (TRL 2.6million = £1).
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Izmir.
Time Difference - GMT +2 hours.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Izmir Airport - ADB (Izmir).
Distance from Izmir Airport - 22 miles.
Taxi Fare from Izmir Airport - About TRY30-TRY45 (£11.50-£17.30).

Driving in Turkey - In Izmir traffic drives on the left. British licence is acceptable if hiring a car. Taking your own car to Izmir, Turkey requires international licence.
Electricity in Turkey - In Izmir it is 220 volts. Adaptor required.
Turkey International Dialing Code - 00 90.
Izmir Public Phones - Public telephones in Izmir are Coin and phonecard operated .
Izmir Mobile Phones - Izmir has all major networks. .

Turkey Emergency Numbers - Emergency telephone numbers in Izmir are 155 (police); 110 (fire); 112 (ambulance).
Izmir Health Risks - In Izmir precautions against hepatitas A, polio and typhoid recommended. Depending upon season and area precautions against malaria are also recommended.
Izmir Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Izmir - Izmir Banks open 08.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00 Mon-Fri. Izmir Shops open 09.30-19.00. Izmir Office hours (government) are 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Mon-Fri.

Public Holidays in Izmir - Izmir public holidays are January 1, 19-23, April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29, November 2-5.

Izmir Accommodation - In Izmir there is accommodation to suit every taste and pocket ranges from five-star hotels to more modest establishments. Five-star hotel prices in Izmir are less than in most European countries. There are also motels with separate chalets, holiday villages on the coast and bed and breakfast accommodation. Rooms in private homes are sometimes available. Campsites are clearly signposted in Izmir. There are also facilities for young people and students.

Eating Out in Izmir - The best place to head for whilst in Izmir is Kordon Boyu. It's a coastal promenade with restaurants, beer houses and pubs lined on after another along the road. A good meal at a fine restaurant will have a rich variety of green vegetables, especially salad rocket and cress.

Food in Turkey - Food in Izmir, Turkey is gnerally meat kebabs and mixed grills, stuffed vegetables and cabbage leaves, meat balls, Hamsi (Black Sea fish), yoghurt soup, baklava pastry of nuts and almonds. Drinks include Turkish coffee, tea, beer, wine and raki.

Tipping in Izmir - In Izmir hotels and restaurants include service in the bill, a tip of 5% is suggested. Tip taxi drivers 10%.

Izmir Standard of Living - In Izmir a bottle of beer TRY3.9 (£1.50), can of Coke TRY1.3 (50p), basic meal TRY26 (£10), good meal TRY39 (£15).

Where to Visit in Izmir - Kadifekale is an ancient fortress that was strategically built in view of the harbor and city in the 4th century BC. Roman and Byzantine engravings can still be seen on the remaining walls. Saat Kulesi is an elegant monument which was built in 1901, decorates Konak Square and has become the symbol of the city of Izmir. Archaelogical Museum of Izmir is a museum that houses many fine sculptures and antiquities discovered in Izmir and other neighboring ancient cities. .

Local Festivals in Izmir - The Names, Dates and Locations of Various Festivals and Ceremonies held in Turkey are given below: Name: Amasya Ataturk Culture and Art Ceremony Place: Amasya Date: 12-19th June Name: Golden Orange Festival Place: Antalya Date: 13th October Name: Alucdag Festival Place: Camlidere Date: 6th July Name: Alanya Tourism Ceremony Place: Alanya Date: 4-9th June Name: Golden Nut Ceremonies Place: Ordu Date: 19-22nd September Name: Aksu Culture and Art Ceremonies Place: Giresun Date: 20-3rd May Name: Aksehir Hodja Nasrettin Ceremonies Place: Aksehir Date: 5-10th July Name: Ahi Evran Art and Folk Festival Place: Kirsehir Date: 5-8th September Name: 1st Santa Clause Festival Place: Kas- Demre Date: 24th December Name: Decorated Earthenware Festival Place: Kutahya Date: 12-15th July Name: Çanakkale Wooden Horse Children’s Festival Place: Çanakkale Date: June Name: Ertuğrul Gazi Festival Place: Soğut Date: First Week of September Name: Eğridir Golden Apple, Siver and Bronze Place: Isparta - Eğridir Date: 2-7th September Name: Lobster Ceremonies Place: Date: Name: Pine Nut Festival Place: Gaziantep Date: 25th December Name: Foca Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Izmir Date: 20-23rd August Name: Traditional Mesir Ceremonies Place: Manisa Date: 20-23th June Name: Rug and Rose festival Place: Isparta Date: 1-7th June Name: Hadji Bektashi Veli Ceremonies Place: Hacibektaş Date: 13-18th July Name: Cermonies to mark Hatay’s Joining the Motherland Place: Hatay Date: 5-7th July Name: Galley Ceremonies Place: Trabzon Date: Name: Kavgasor Ceremonies Place: Artvin Date: Name: Apricot Festival Place: 20-22nd July Date: Name: Melon Festival Place: Diyarbakir Date: 22-24th September Name: Kirkpinar Wrestling Place: Edirne Date: Second Week of June Name: Karacaoğlan Festival Place: Muş Date: 10-12nd June Name: Pamukkale Festival Place: Denizli Date: 3-5th June Name: Selçuk Efes Culture and Art Festival Place: Izmir Date: 1-8th May Name: Seyit Batdalgazi Ceremonies Place: Eskişehir Date: 12-17th May Name: Tourism and Art Ceremonies Place: Marmaris Date: 9-17th June Name: International Silifke Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Mersin Date: 15th September – 5th October Name: International Marmara Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Istanbul Date: 2-7th June Name: 3rd Hittite Festival Place: Corum – Sungurlu, Alacahoyuk - Bogazkale Date: 18-25th September Name: Van Tourismand Culture Festival Place: Van Date: 16-20th July Names: Yunus Emre Ceremonies Place: Eskisehir Date: 6-9th May Name: Abdal Musa Memorial Ceremonies Place: Antalya Date: 9-10th June .

Izmir Climate - Izmir has a typical Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters on the Aegean coast.

Izmir Position - Lat: 38 30N, Long: 027 01E, Elevation: 5m.

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