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The city, known as "Beautiful Izmir", lies on the shores of
a large bay furrowed by ships and yachts and encircled by
mountains. The climate is a mild one. and during the summer
the heat is tempered by the constant, refreshing sea
breezes. Behind the palm-lined promenades and avenues, the
city gently ascends in terraces to the slopes of surrounding
hills. Along the coastline from Izmir, you will discover
magnificent ancient sites such as Troy, Pergamon,
Aphrodisias, Didyma, and of course Ephesus. A cosmopolitan
and lively place at anytime, Izmir offers the ideal setting
for a meeting destination with an abundant of luxurious
hotels. the original city was established in third
millennium B.C. (at present day Bayrakli) and at that time
shared with Troy, the most advanced culture in Western
Anatolia. Homer was born in Izmir and resident here during
the Ioanian Federation in the first millennium B.C.. Today,
it is third largest city in Turkey and its port is second
only to Istanbul.
ACTIVITIES
Shopping: In the streets of the Kemeralti Market, it is
possible to find fascinating antiques, both fine and fun
jewelry, a great variety of clothing and the dried figs and
sultanas for which Izmir is famous. Havra Sokak is
particularly interesting for its old buildings and
synagogues, while the best modern shopping areas are along
the Kordon promenade.
Art, Culture and Entertainment: Izmir has for many
years enjoyed a reputation as a cosmopolitan and cultural
city. The Izmir Cultural Center hosts performances of opera,
ballet and musical concerts, and the city is home to the
Aegean Philharmonic Orchestra as well as a thriving
theatrical scene. During the annual Izmir International
Festival, international and Turkish artists perform at
various venues in the city and surrounding area, including
the theater at Ephesus. Take a horse-drawn carriage along
the promenade or absorb the lively atmosphere of the bars
and cafes around Pasaport Pier.
EPHESUS
A visit to Ephesus, an important city of antiquity, is one
of the highlights of any visit to Turkey. The city which had
many splendid buildings, was dedicated to the goddess
Artemis, whose temple was considered one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World. It is recorded that St. John
brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Christ
and that a small house (Meryemana Evi) was built for her on
Bulbuldagi (Mt. Nightingale) where she spent her last days.
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Conference Centers |
Number of
Meeting Halls |
Total Capacity |
Maximum capacity of
the Largest Hall |
Exhibition Space in
sq. m. |
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Sabanci Culture
Center |
2 |
661 |
540 |
- |
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Aegean University
Hall |
6 |
2500 |
1000 |
- |
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Dokuz Eylul
University Hall |
3 |
1080 |
550 |
- |
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Adnan Saygun Sanat
Merkezi |
2 |
1396 |
1153 |
- |
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Ataturk Culture
Center |
1 |
650 |
650 |
- |
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Hotels |
Number
of Meeting
Halls |
Total
Capacity |
Max. Cap.
of the biggest
hall |
Number of
Bedrooms |
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Hilton |
12 |
1315 |
900 |
381 |
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Swiss Otel Grand Efes |
4 |
1900 |
700 |
402 |
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THEME PARTIES & EVENTS
IZMIR
• Learn Turkish Cooking
Cookery lessons for guests are given in the kitchen of the
restaurant, supervised by a Turkish professional chef.
• Ottoman Night - 1001 Night
Under the presidency of Sultan, we welcome your clients to
their decorated tents. Sword and shield dancers display
their arts while band plays exotic music.
• Izmir Bay Boat Tour By Night
After or before dinner, cruise both sides of Izmir Bay by
private local boats. Cocktail or dinner is also available on
boat.
• CESME Beach Party
Between June - September; Depart from Izmir by buses for a
45 minutes drive to famous Cesme Beaches Party, party,
party.
• Old Elevator
At the old quarter of the city there is an elevator on top
of which there is a private restaurant with the best
panorama of the bay.
• Historical Turkish Bath Party
Enjoy the original Turkish Cuisine and beverages in a
historical bath with belly dance show.
• Ephesus
Private cocktails and dinners are available at the ancient
city of Ephesus with special permission. Theater seated
24,000, Odeion 1,300, Library cocktail up to 2,000 people.
• Parachuting Or Private Planes
Available upon request.
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