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Click here to read our monthly feature, "Expat Point Of View", by Sydnee Voigt.
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MUZEDECHANGA
Allow yourself to choose from a variety of excellent Turkish cuisine in an atmosphere of art in one of the best locations of the city with the most beautiful views of the Bosphorus. You can also visit the beautiful Sabanci Museum at the same time.
Sakip Sabanci Cad. No 2 Emirgan Tel: (212) 323 09 01
MANGERIE
In Bebek, boasting a wonderful Bosphorus view, Mangerie has a very comfortable atmosphere. The food is prepared with passion and is very tasty and the deserts are exceptional. You can also enjoy the terrace now that the weather is warmer.
Cevdetpasa Cad. No 69, Bebek Tel: (212) 263 51 99
NUTERAS
Nuteras is one of the most charismatic venues of Istanbul. Located in the 200 year old famous Petits-Champs Pera passage it has incredible views of the Golden Horn. The menu is varied and excllent. Enjoy the famous mojitos, frozen margaritas and passion on the terrace at sunset.
Mesrutiyet Cad. No. 149 Tepebasi Tel: (212) 245 60 70
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'I was very happy with the services provided by YKC/Bosphorus Relocation but what I appreciated most was their professional approach.
I really loved sharing my first time in Turkey with them!'
Natalia
A Relocation Client
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İZMİR |
Other Cities : Ankara | Antalya
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General Information
IZMIR: Smyrna
Homer's love and poetry city of Izmir where various civilisations flourished and people have lived together in tolerance and brotherhood acquired her name from an Amazon queen called Smyrna and was mentioned by famous historian Heredotos as "the city under the most sublime blue sky and on the remarkable climate". Alexander the Great was told by Aristo, the philosopher like the following " If you do not see Smyrna you remain lacking.
Izmir is the pearl of the Aegean, a fascinating city whose history begins in the mists of legend. Turkey's third largest city and second most important port is the centre of tourism in the region. It is lined promenades, avenues and green parks set in sweeping curves along a circular bay. This modern city still retains traces of its ancient, Ottoman and Levantine past.
Izmir has been at the centre of the important appealing situation due to the sacred places belonging to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The existence of holy places in the vicinity of Izmir such as Mary's House proclaimed as a significant place of Pilgrimage, the Double Church dedicated to Virgin for the first time, the Basilica of St.John including the tomb of Christ's beloved friend, the Grotto of Seven Sleepers and the Seven Churches of Revelation built to serve the spread of Christianity has been also giving rise to a promoting centre from the point of Faith Tourism. These churches mentioned in Bible are Selçuk (Ephesus), Izmir (Smyrna), Bergama (Pergamum), Akhisar (Thyatira), Sart (Sardis), Alaşehir (Philadelphia), and Goncalı (Laodicea).
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Transportation
ADNAN MENDERES AİRPORT
(0232) 274 2187
TURKISH AIRLINES (THY)
(0232) 484 12 20
SEALINES AGENCY INFO
0232 421 00 94 - 421 14 84
FERRYBOAT
0232 422 26 23
INTERCITY BUS
Varan
(0232) 489 19 17 (Efes)
Hotels
FIVE-STAR
Hilton Hotel
G.O.P. Bulvarı No: 7 Alsancak
(0232) 497 60 60
B.Efes Hotel
G.O.P. Bulvarı No: 1 Çankaya
(0232) 484 43 00
Sheraton Çeşme Hotel
Şifne Cad. 35, Ilıca – Çeşme
(0232) 723 12 40
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Cultural Centers,
Associations & Foundations
British Council
(0232) 446 01 31
French Culture Center
Cumhuriyet Bulvarı 152, Alsancak
(0232) 463 69 79
German Culture Center
(0232) 489 56 87
Turkish American Association
(0232) 464 2095
Turkish-Italian Amity & Culture Center
Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad. 58, Alsancak
(0232) 421 52 42
SPECIAL HOTELS
Altınyunus T.K.
Boyalık Mevkii, Kalem Burnu
(0232)723 12 50
Club İzmiralda Village
Bengiler Mevkii Ürkmez
(0232)742 10 84
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Dermamed
Talatpaşa Bulvarı 65, Alsancak
(0232) 463 19 20
Coiffeur Ali
1784 Sokak 29, Karşıyaka
(0232) 364 68 01
Os-ça Vip Coiffeur Esthetic Center
İnönü Cad., 239 Sok.2/A, Hatay
(0232) 231 70 08
İnönü Caddesi, 238 Sokak 2, Hatay
(0232) 243 65 54
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Bars & Nightclubs
Always
Atatürk Cad. No:116 Pasaport
(0232) 484 11 84
Big Boss
L.Kordon 280/A / Alsancak
(0232) 421 12 29
Kibele Rock-Jazz Cafe & Bar
Gazi Kadınlar Sokağı 28 / Alsancak
(0232) 463 68 71
Telefon Bar & Grill
2017 Sokak No:9/D – Karşıyaka
(0232) 330 60 33
Culture
ART GALLERIES
Akbank Sanat Galerisi
(0232) 484 16 66
American Culture Center
(0232) 464 20 95
Fransız Kültür Merkezi Sergi Salonu
(0232) 463 69 79
Leonardo Sanat Galerisi
(0232) 422 13 95
Yapı Kredi Sanat Galerisi
(0232) 463 56 28
CINEMAS
AFM-EGS Park Bornova
(0232) 373 73 20
Batı Cinema
Özkanlar 273. S. 1 Bornova
(0232) 388 89 23
İzmir Cinema
Cumhuriyet B. 188. S. Alsancak
(0232) 421 42 61
Parliament Cinema Club
(0232) 386 58 88
MUSEUMS
İzmir Agora
(0232) 483 46 96
İzmir Archaeology Museum
(0232) 489 07 96
Ethnography Museum
(0232) 489 07 96
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AMBULANCES & HEALTH SERVICES
Private Ambulance Service
Adnan Saygun Cad. 10/5 Sihhiye
(0312) 425 15 65
Health information: 184
HOSPITALS
Behçet Uz Children’s Hospital
(0232) 441 94 20
Central Hospital
(0232) 341 67 67
Şifa Tıp Merkezi
(0232) 446 08 80 (20 Hat)
Altınordu Hospital
(0232) 464 24 00
İzmir Hospital
(0232) 483 31 31
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ENTERTAINMENT
Space Camp
ESBAŞ, Ege Serbest Bölgesi, Gaziemir / İZMİR
(0232) 251 38 51 (186 / 196)
www.spacecampturkey.com
Aqua Fantasy
(0232) 893 11 11
www.aquafantacy.com
Alaş Kımız Farm
Alaş Kımız Çiftliği Kazak Vadisi, Kemalpaşa-İzmir
(0232) 878 14 43 - 878 14 63
NURSERY SCHOOLS
Beyaz Balon
1389 Sokak 9, Alsancak
(0232) 463 00 22
Kevser Tatari
Ankara Asfaltı 28, Çınarlı
(0232) 441 46 77
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PET SHOPS & KENNELS
Bafi K-9 Dog Farm
Köpek Çiftliği, İçmeler, Urla
(0232) 768 31 33
Köpeköy Kennels
Eski Foça Yolu, 7 km from Ilıpınar
(0232) 823 48 68
VETS
Bostanlı Veteriner Polyclinic
6026 Sokak 30/2, Bostanlı
(0232) 330 55 16
Efes Veterinerlik
1811 Sok. 11/A Bostanlı-Karşıyaka
(0232) 362 80 79
Martı Veteriner Kliniği
Mithatpaşa Cad. 752, Küçükyalı
(0232) 232 31 60
Girne Cad 34, Karşıyaka
(0232) 364 12 41
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Books
Dünya Aktüel Kitabevi
(0232) 463 68 77
İletişim Kitabevi
(0232) 463 23 03
Yapı Kredi Kitabevi
(0232) 463 82 90
Clothes
In the streets of the Kemeralti Market area, it is possible to find fascinating antiques, both fine and fun jewellery, a great variety of clothing.
The best modern and most elegant shops line the Kordon Promenade in Karşıyaka or Cumhuriyet Caddesi. Take a horse-drawn carriage-ride along the promenade during the day; afterwards spend the evening absorbing the lively atmosphere of the shops and cafes around the Pasaport Pier.
Malls
Agora
Mithatpaşa Cad. 1444/1446, Balçova
(0232) 277 25 25
Carrefour
6524 Sokak, 6 Şemikler Mahallesi
(0232) 324 31 90
Kipa Çiğli
Yeni Havaalanı Yolu 40, Çiğli
(0232) 386 55 55
Özdilek
İnciraltı Cad. 10 Sokak 67, Balçova
(0232) 278 12 00
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Restaurants
A La Minute
1389 Sok. No:1 Alsancak
(0232) 422 44 87
Bonjour
1387 Sok.No:3 – Alsancak
(0232) 421 05 29
British Restaurant
Atatürk Cad. 174/1-A Alsancak
(0232) 463 10 20
Damak Turkish Cuisine
Carrefour Alışveriş Merkezi Mavişehir
(0232) 324 29 34
Makkaroni
Sakarya Cad.No:142/B – Balçova
(0232) 277 88 96
Siyah
2017 Sok.No:3/A – Karşıyaka
(0232) 330 32 50
Yunus Balık
1469 Sok.No:17 – Alsancak
(0232) 464 72 23
Cafes
Kahveci
1382 (Gül) Sokak 34/1- F, Alsancak
(0232) 421 56 42
Laventure
Atatürk Caddesi 150/A, Alsancak
(0232) 425 57 58
Mado
Atatürk Caddesi 308/A, Kordon
(0232) 463 05 13
Saklıbahçe
Büyük Efes Oteli Gaziosmanpaşa Bulvarı 1, Alsancak
(0232) 484 43 00
Pub & Cafe Cybele
Büyük Efes Oteli Gaziosmanpaşa Bulvarı 1, Alsancak
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Exchange Rates for 21.11.2008
USD : 1745000.- YTL
EUR : 2184600.- YTL
AUD : 1081500.- YTL
CAD : 1356700.- YTL
CHF : 1430300.- YTL
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