Archive for December, 2010
Small expeditions through exotic and historic Hong Kong
Wonder of everyday life
Colorful life outside the air-conditioned world of consumption: home altars and root blocks, mahjong parlors, fruit and vegetable markets, Jadeh
Izmir is the capital and commercial center of the Aegean region, with its nearly 3.5 million people among the tourists not just Turkey as the most popular destination: too noisy and too hectic, big city just.
Incredibly varied and far-ranging is also the cultural offering that Izmir has been on its feet. So if you find sun, fun and beach fancy a glimpse into authentic Turkish city life, for a visit to the metropolis is highly recommended.
Many go so far as to Izmir because of its beautiful location on the golf framed by mountains, the mild Mediterranean climate, to describe the palm-lined streets and the nearby ruins of ancient cities as one of the most beautiful cities of Turkey.
Attractions in Izmir are among other museums. The Archaeological Museum is one of the most important archaeological museums in Turkey and has valuable artifacts from the Aegean region, such as the statues of Demeter and Poseidon from the Roman Agora.
Right next to the Archaeological Museum in a beautiful building in the traditional Turkish style, the Ethnographic Museum, with interesting rugs, silver jewelry and camel harnesses. Anyone interested in craft traditions should visit this museum necessarily.
Anyone interested in painting, takes place in Selcuk Yasar Art Museum Painting Turkish artists from different periods.
In addition to the museums as a cultural center of Izmir has a varied range of cultural events. Here is the State Theatre, State Opera, state and private art galleries and the Philharmonic Orchestra, which is famous far beyond national borders.
Izmir is home to the bazaar Kemeralti the absolute picture book bazaar in Turkey with Oriental flair. Whoever makes a shopping trip, falls immediately in this magical, lively place, with its vast range of products and the various impressions, smells and colors. Already the way through the bazaar streets, past mosques, khans and old traditional shops is worth seeing.
Another world to arise in the “ cordon, the most expensive amusement street of the city. There are numerous modern and cutting-edge fashion boutiques, a large number of caf