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“The beautiful city,” as it is known in Turkey, Izmir welcomes the visitor with a demonstration of warmth and friendliness worthy of the renowned Turkish hospitality. A city of contrasts, Izmir offers the visitor the best of both the modern and ancient worlds steeped in history, while at the same time, a cosmopolitan and vibrant city. With warm summers and mild winters, Izmir is a year-round destination.
Facts
| Population | 2.5million |
| Currency | Turkish Lira, TL1 = 100 kuruş |
| Opening hours | 8:30am–5:30pm for most government/office based businesses Shops from 9am–8pm |
| Website | www.guidetoturkey.comizmir.asp www.izmirturizm.gov. www.kultur.gov.tr |
| Newspapers | The Turkish Daily News (English), www.turkishdailynews.co.tr, Yeni Asir (Turkish- Izmir’s daily), www.yeniasir.com.tr |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 155 Emergency: 112 |
| Tourist information | Adnan Menderes Airport, Tel: +90 232 274 2214, +90 232 274 2110 (daily Nov-Mar 8 am – 5 pm: April – Oct 8:30 am – 8:30 pm). Buyuk Efes Hotel, Gaziospanpasa Bulvari, Tel: +90 232 445 7390, (May – Oct daily 8:30 am - 5:30 pm: Nov - Apr, Mon – Sat 9 am-5 pm). Central Bureau, 1344 Sok 2, Passaport district, Tel: +90 232 483 5117, (Jun - Oct daily 8:30 am - 7 pm, Nov - May, Mon - Fri 8:30 am- 5:30 pm). |
