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İzmir is famous for its colorful markets and trading centers. Lovers of shopping will definitely not feel bored here. In the northern part of Izmir, is found a miniature market of Societe Pazari. You can wander through its numerous stalls in search of quality local textiles and other goods from craftsmen. They sell hand-embroidered robes, carpets with marvelous oriental motives, skullcaps, and other original things. Not every traveler knows about this place. It is not as noisy as many others and has really attractive prices. A Flea market is one of the most popular with tourists. A lot of unique antiques are found there. They sell old books, coins, souvenirs, beautiful old dishes, and ceramics. In this market, you need to bargain. Local sellers always overestimate prices for tourists. Kemeralty Charshisi historical market is the permanent symbol of the city. A whole day won't be enough to walk around all its stalls. The market offers the largest choice of goods in Izmir. There are dozens of clothing and footwear tents, beautiful dishes of local production, perfumery, and jewelry. Budget tourists have always a huge choice of inexpensive jewelry and souvenirs, women can choose wonderful cosmetics based on natural essential oils. There are trading pavilions with antiquities, as well. Kemeralty Charshisi market attracts with huge product lines, where wonderful spices and sweets are sold. Budget tourists can be more interested in taking a stroll around Söke market located in … Read further

Our guide to Izmir

Cuisine and top restaurants

Travellers who enjoy seafood dishes will like Deniz restaurant. Such a huge choice of culinary delights is simply hard to find in any other restaurant of Izmir. The restaurant’s chefs do not cease to surprise guests with unique signature dishes. Parking restaurant is open in a beautiful garden. Its menu contains dishes of absolutely different culinary trends. The composition of dishes is updated literally … Open

Traditions and mentality of Izmir

As Turkey is a Muslim country, all Islamic holidays are honored and widely celebrated. Among the most important holidays, it is important to mention the Holy Month of Ramadan, its final called Eid al-Fitr (also known as Seker Bayrami), and Eid al-Adha. Ramadan is, actually, not the best time for entertainment. All Muslim people fast during this month, and many entertainment venues can even be closed for Ramadan. … Open

Travel guide to Izmir

In Izmir, there is a magnificent zoo, which will be interesting to visit by all, without exception, nature lovers or travelers with children. In this zoo, there are almost no habitual aviaries and cells; animals are given maximum freedom. On the territory of the zoo, there are several beautiful ponds, playgrounds for small visitors, and also recreation areas. Fans of unusual attractions in Izmir must find the … Open

Izmir for children - what to visit

The cultural program of leisure can be diversified by visiting the children’s museum, Umran Baradan Oyuncak Muzesi. This museum has a large and very interesting collection of toys which will be interesting to study not only for children, but also for adults. Among the presented toys, there are ones of real antiquarian values. In the museum, there are many toys that were made by hand. There are also excellent … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

In search of cheap clothes and accessories, you can visit Mudo Outlet. It is located in the vicinity of Izmir and includes trading pavilions of many famous European brands. Several times a year, they have special discounts, when brand goods can be purchased at the lowest prices. Within the city, a well-known Optimum Outlet ve Eglence Merkezi is situated. It deserves visiting not only because of cheap clothes. … Open

Advices for travellers

7. Entering mosques wearing shoes is prohibited. In some cases it can be put in a bag and taken along during an excursion. Tourists may not be allowed to enter the territory of some religious objects if their outfit is too revealing or bright. The legs must be necessarily closed at least until knees, and blouses and shirts must have long sleeves. Women will also need to cover their heads with a handkerchief. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Turkey

Everyone thinks that tulips originally came from the Netherlands. In reality, these flowers are native to Central Asia and Turkey. Tulips were brought to the Netherlands in the 16th century and quickly became popular there. Tulips are an important element in local art, folklore, and everyday life. Every year, the Islamic country hosts a unique holiday dedicated to this beautiful spring flower. … Open

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