Peace and quiet in Yeniliman.
Photographer: Ozgur AKSOY
Taken on 05 August 2010
13 September 2010
12 September 2010
Kids in Yeniliman
Kids enjoy the sea of Yeniliman in the last hour of daylight.
Photographer: Ozgur AKSOY
Taken on 05 August 2010
10 September 2010
9 September 2010
Turkish Stars - II
Today it is the 88th anniversary of survival of Izmir from Greek occupation.
On 15 May 1919, the Greek Army occupied Izmir. The Turkish Army which was commanded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, retook possession of Izmir on 9 September 1922, effectively ending the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922) in the field.
To celebrate the independence of Izmir, on 9th of September every year, Turkish Stars (Türk Yildizlari) put on a breathtaking show in Izmir. Turkish Stars is the only aerobatic team performing their displays with "eight" supersonic NF-5 aircraft, and the only team that has already performed a display to more than one million people.
8 September 2010
7 September 2010
6 September 2010
5 September 2010
4 September 2010
3 September 2010
2 September 2010
1 September 2010
Theme Day: Open Air Markets
Photographer: Papagandalf
Taken on 14th May 2010
Historical Kemeralti Bazaar is known as the largest open air market of the world. It is located in the centre of Izmir and hosts thousands of visitors everyday. The photo is from a dried nuts shop in Kemeralti. For more information; Wikipedia page of Kemeralti.
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1 May 2010
Theme Day: Statues
The Statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Republic of Turkey. The statue is located at Cumhuriyet Square.
Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 10 April 2010
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30 April 2010
24 April 2010
22 April 2010
21 April 2010
Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir
Swissôtel Grand Efes in Alsancak. In my opinion, this otel has the best otel garden in Izmir.Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 10 April 2010
20 April 2010
17 April 2010
Konak Pier - II
Konak Pier view from reverse angel (from land this time). To see Konak Pier from sea side, see this post.
Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 10 April 2010
Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 10 April 2010
16 April 2010
Promotion of Izmir Book Fair
I saw these guys resting across Konak Pier. They ride their bikes to promote 15th Izmir Book Fair, which will be organised between 17-25 April. In fact this is the first time I see such a way of promotion but I like it, really.
Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 10 April 2010
14 April 2010
Municipality Building and Kites
Izmir's municipality building and kites in blue sky.
Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 10 April 2010
13 April 2010
12 April 2010
Konak Wharf
The Konak Wharf is an old building but it is the centre of Izmir's sea transport hub.
Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 10 April 2010
8 April 2010
7 April 2010
6 April 2010
1 April 2010
Theme Day: Red
On 13th of May 2007, a few millions Turks have rallied in the city of Izmir to protest against any government plans to undermine Turkish secularism. Turkish flags of demonstrators created a full red scene .
I was proudly there to support secularism in Great Izmir Rally. It was a historical day and it was the largest crowd that I had ever witnessed. As we, the sons and daughters of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, stand on this land, the pro-islamist nonsecular governments and groups will never succeed. Turkey is and will always be secular!
Read the story at BBC News.
Read the story at NY Times.
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29 March 2010
28 March 2010
27 March 2010
26 March 2010
24 March 2010
22 March 2010
18 March 2010
Island in Mordogan
This is a very small island close to a beach in south of Mordogan. On the island, only one house exists. You can see the same location at South Mordogan post.
Photographer: Lyonnais
Taken on 26 June 2008
17 March 2010
16 March 2010
Boats in Özdere
People enjoy daily boat trips around beaches of Özdere.
Photographer: altay0635
Taken on 17 August 2008
14 March 2010
12 March 2010
Gürel & Hilton
Two of Izmir's skyscrapers; Hilton Izmir and Gürel Residence.
Photographer: Onur T.
Taken on 15 August 2009
Photographer: Onur T.
Taken on 15 August 2009
11 March 2010
10 March 2010
9 March 2010
Cetaş Housing Estate
Cetaş is one of the major housing estates in Balçova. The one with the prettiest garden, for sure. The daisies herald the arrival of spring.
Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 06 March 2010
8 March 2010
7 March 2010
6 March 2010
5 March 2010
4 March 2010
3 March 2010
Konak Mosque
Konak mosque (aka Ingiliz Ayse Mosque) is a very small mosque at Konak Square, near Izmir Clock Tower.
It is remarked by its octogonal plan and Kütahya tile revetments and was first built in 1755 by Ayse Hanim. During the years of First World War it has gone through a serious restoration and it was again restored in 1964.
Photographer: Gülcan
Taken on 15 August 2008
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