Be Our Guest in Izmir

Be our guest... In Izmir

Source: GoTurkey

Coca Cola

Coca Cola (Çesme)

Photographer: @izkiz
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Colourful Sky

Colourful sky in Izmir

Photographer: @izkiz

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Ilica Beach, Çesme

Ilica Beach in Çesme

Photographer: @izkiz
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Red Sky in Foça

Red sky in Foça


Photographer: @izkiz
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Sunset - II

Sunset


Photographer: @izkiz
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Aegean Blue in Çesme

Aegean blue in Çesme


Photographer: @izkiz
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Sunset

Sunset

Photographer: @izkiz
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Ancient Pergamon

Pergamon or Pergamum (Greek: Πέργαμος, ) was an ancient Greek city in modern-day Turkey, in Mysia, north-western Anatolia, 16 miles from the Aegean Sea, located on a promontory on the north side of the river Caicus (modern day Bakırçay), that became the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon during the Hellenistic period, under the Attalid dynasty, 281–133 BC. Today, the main sites of ancient Pergamon are to the north and west of the modern city of Bergama.

The Attalid kingdom was the rump state left after the collapse of the Kingdom of Thrace.

The Attalids, the descendants of Attalus, father of Philetaerus who came to power in 281 BC following the collapse of the Kingdom of Thrace, were among the most loyal supporters of Rome in the Hellenistic world. Under Attalus I (241-197 BC), they allied with Rome against Philip V of Macedon, during the first and second Macedonian Wars, and again under Eumenes II (197-158 BC), against Perseus of Macedon, during the Third Macedonian War. For support against the Seleucids, the Attalids were rewarded with all the former Seleucid domains in Asia Minor.

The Attalids ruled with intelligence and generosity. Many documents survive showing how the Attalids would support the growth of towns through sending in skilled artisans and by remitting taxes. They allowed the Greek cities in their domains to maintain nominal independence. They sent gifts to Greek cultural sites like Delphi, Delos, and Athens. They defeated the invading Celts. They remodeled the Acropolis of Pergamum after the Acropolis in Athens. When Attalus III (138-133 BC) died without an heir in 133 BC he bequeathed the whole of Pergamon to Rome, in order to prevent a civil war.

The first Christian bishop of Pergamon, Antipas, was believed to have been martyred here in 92 AD
The Great Altar of Pergamon is in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin. The base of this altar remains on the upper part of the Acropolis. It was this altar, believed dedicated to Zeus, that John of Patmos referred to as "Satan's Throne" in his Book of Revelation.

Photographer: Özgür Mulazimoglu

Pasaport Air Photo

Pasaport from the sky. 

Photograph taken from Yaşar University International Office

Silent Water

Konak and Alsancak view from Karataş. The water is still, weather is cloudy. It feels like raining. 

Basmane Train Station - Night Scene

The Basmane Train Station (Turkish: Basmane Garı) is one of the two main railway stations in Izmir, the other being Alsancak. Construction of the station began in 1864 and completed in 1866. The station opened on October 25, 1866.

Photograph taken from Wikipedia

Taken on 09 February 2007

Çeşme Downtown

Çeşme downtown.

Photograph taken from Yaşar University International Office

9th September

Today it is the 90th 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.

The photo shows the youth in celebrations of the anniversary.

Photograph from Cumhuriyet

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9th September

Today it is the 89th 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.

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Road With Trees

It is like that the road goes to eternity...

Photographer: Metin Canbalaban
Taken on 31 January 2007

Kizlaragasi Hani - II

Kizlaragasi Hani is a historical bazaar which has a yard in the centre, surrended by small shops and cafes. It is one of the most popular destinations in downtown. For more photos, see WowTurkey.

Photographer: Göksenin Basar
Taken on 30 April 2009

View from Izmir Hilton - II

Izmir Hilton, having 32 floors, is the tallest skyscraper of the town. This is the view from 25th floor of the building.

The facility in the lower-left is another old otel; Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir.

Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 27 March 2011

View from Izmir Hilton - I

Izmir Hilton, having 32 floors, is the tallest skyscraper of the town. This is the view from 25th floor of the building.

The facility in the right-centre is another old otel; Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir.

Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 27 March 2011

Peace and Quiet

Peace and quiet in Yeniliman.

Photographer: Ozgur AKSOY
Taken on 05 August 2010