Izmir at a glance
With over 2.5 million residents, Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey.


Economy
Today the city retains its importance as the largest export harbor in Turkey.  


The U.S. Consular Agent in Izmir
For appointments please call +90-232-464-8755 between 09:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.


US Commercial Service
Berrin Erturk
Commercial Specialist
Tel: +90-232-441-2446


American Corner in Izmir
Provides info on the US culture and educational system to the general public of Izmir.


Izmir
Smiling faces, welcoming places, the pearl of Aegean Sea.

Izmir Slide Show
An excellent slide show about Izmir, Turkey, with background music clip "Kordon Boyu Faytonlar" by Ege, a famous Turkish popstar from Izmir. The song is also about Izmir.

19th Century Izmir (Smyrna)
The pictures reflect the multi-ethnical landscape of Smyrna in the 19th century. Most non-muslim minorities of Smyrna left the city in 1922 and the following years. Most Jews emigrated, after Israel was created.


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A Day in Izmir - Street Scenes captured by David Blose

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  • AktifAzimut.com 
    Information about activities on the Karaburun Peninsula on the Aegean coast, including Homer's walking path, villages of Karaburing, Monkseals, and more.
  • American Military in Turkey: Reunite With Lost Friends 
    Merhaba Turkey is a place to find old friends you used to be stationed with at any base in Turkey. US Military Bases listed include: Ankara, Balikesir, Cigli, Izmir, Corlu, Diyarbakir, Elmadag, Eskisehir, Golcuk, Incirlik, Istanbul, Izmir, Izmit, Karamursel, Murted Air Station, Ortakoy, Samsun, Sahintepe, Sinop, Targaburun, and Trabzon. If you're looking for someone you used to be stationed with, this is the best place to find them.
  • Anatolia.com: Izmir 
    Known in the Bible as Smyrna, the third largest province of Turkey, situated on Izmir Bay. Sites range from modern structures to ancient sites. The seven churches of revelation are here, including Smyrna, Ephesus, Laocicea, Philadelphia, Sardis, Thyatira, and Pergamum, now called by more modern names. It's beach areas include Cesme and the quiet fishing village of Foca, among many others.
  • Ephesus Guide 
    An entire site dedicated to Ephesus and the sites around Ephesus. Includes history, shopping, dining, photos, map, and more!
  • Expats Turkey 
    Dedicated to friendship, support, and social exchange among expatriates in Turkey, as well as providing comprehensive relocation services. Site features news of interest to expats as well as essential information about relocating to and living in Turkey.
  • Izmir Police 
    With its staff both of 10,003 associates, occupied on the support unit of safety and protection of public order and 1,036 associates, occupied on other services, Izmir City Police Department will always preparedly help dear inhabitants and guests of Izmir.
  • Izmir, Turkey 
    Information about Izmir, Turkey, including districts, national parks and monuments, cultural sites and organizations, museums, historical sites and ruins, significant days, weeks, and festivals, as well as important addresses and telephone numbers.
  • Saint John's Anglican Church 
    The official site of St. John's Anglican Church in Izmir. Features church history, events, and a photo gallery.
  • The Izmir Fair 
    News, exhibitors, concerts, schedules, and photos concerning the Izmir fair, held every year in Kultur Park.
  • Walk Izmir 
    An excellent guide to walking in Izmir, including places to go, shopping, restaurants and cafes, and practical tips.
  • Welcome to Izmir 
    The official site for Izmir tourism, a "must view" if you're visiting or moving to Izmir. Includes history, historical places, hotels, bars, monuments, and much more. Very comprehensive.

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Izmir's Top
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From Ancient times to now, at a glance...
Today, Izmir is a rapidly changing modern city, but you will find traces of history everywhere...


Ancient age
The city is one of the oldest settlements of the Mediterranean basin with some of the oldest known records of trade in olive oil.


Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Ephesus, Smyrna (today's Izmir), Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea were along an ancient triangular highway route.


Homer
It is generally admitted that Smyrna and Chios put forth the strongest arguments in claiming Homer.