
Basdurak Camii, during the Ottoman period known as Hacı Hüseyin Ağa Camii, is a historical mosque located in the city center of İzmir. The structure derives its name from its founder, Hacı Hüseyin Ağa ibn Muharrem el-Cündî, and was constructed in the mid-17th century. Endowment records and travel accounts confirm that during the Ottoman era, the mosque was among the principal mosques in İzmir where Friday prayers were held.HistoryBasdurak Camii (Hacı Hüseyin Camii) is an Ottoman-era mosque of th
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Fatmanur Mavibaş

The Çamlık Steam Locomotive Museum located in the Selçuk district of İzmir is Türkiye's largest open-air railway museum. This vast site, which displays historic trains, is a vital cultural center that conveys to visitors the evolution of transportation technology and the history of railways. The large steam locomotives in the museum vividly illustrate how people and heavy cargo were transported over long distances in the past.History and Location of the MuseumThe museum was established in the fo
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Celsus Kütüphanesi is a magnificent and captivating library built thousands of years ago in the ancient city of Ephesus. What do you say about exploring this grand structure, where information once stored on scrolls is now read from tablets or computers?Who Built This Library and Why?Long ago, a son named Gaius Julius Aquila decided to commission this magnificent building in memory of his father, Celsus, after his death. Construction of the library was completed around AD 110–135. This structure
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İzİzmir Atatürk Stadium is a multi-purpose venue located in the city of İzmir, Türkiye. It is named after the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Currently, Stadium primarily hosts football matches and is also used for athletics events from time to time.Historyİzmir Atatürk Stadium was constructed for the 1971 Mediterranean Games. Following a decision made in 1967, construction began on 3 March 1968 despite economic difficulties, with the design entrusted to architect archit
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AlAlaçatı Kutlu Aktaş Dam is a water source located in the Çeşme district of İzmir Province, Türkiye, serving the place area through important and connected via water. Constructed in conjunction with the Alaçatı Regulator and transmission line Dam, it was built to meet the drinking and utility water needs of the region to meet. The dam supplies a significant portion of Çeşme’s drinking water and is managed by the İzmir Water and Sewerage Administration (İZSU).Alaçatı Kutlu Aktaş Dam – İZSU" image-
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The Gölcük Lake, located in the Ödemiş district of İzmir, is situated among the natural areas of the Aegean Region and is characterized by its geological structure, hydrological features, biological diversity, and tourism potential. This wetland, situated at an elevation of approximately 1100 meters on the highlands of the Bozdağlar Mountains, is evaluated in scientific studies and monitoring of natural habitats due to its ecosystem characteristics and current conservation status.Geographical Lo
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Emine Beyza Yiğittürk

Hello everyone! As you can see from the title, I will tell you about a week my three friends—Emine, Beyza, and I—spent in İzmir. We met in 2023 during our preparatory class, and without that year, I doubt we would have met at all. Emine studies nanotechnology engineering, Beyza studies computer engineering, and I study English language teaching, so we are in three completely different departments. Since we met, we have never drifted apart, and this year, when Emine invited us to İzmir, we went o
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Zeynep Yılmaz

In 2025, numerous forest fires occurred in various regions of Türkiye. The fires affected many provinces due to rising temperatures and strong winds, particularly during the summer months. Intensive interventions were carried out both from air and land, several evacuations were conducted, and large areas suffered damage.Geographical Distribution of the FiresThe fires were particularly intense across various regions of the country in June. The main geographical areas affected included the Aegean,
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Edanur Karakoç

Arslanlar Pepper is a variety of Capsicum annuum Jalapeno pepper cultivated in Arslanlar Village of the Torbalı district in İzmir and protected under geographical indication. With a history of approximately 120 years, this pepper is typically green in color, rarely turning red when fully ripe, and is recognized for its mild spiciness and fruits measuring 5–9 cm in length. The plant thrives in the mild Mediterranean climate, on loamy-sandy soils with high water retention capacity, and does not re
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

Kızılçullu Aqueducts are a Roman-era water structure located over the Melez (Meles) River in the Şirinyer neighborhood of the Buca district in present-day İzmir. In antiquity, this valley was known as "Paradiso" (Paradise); during the Ottoman period it was called "Kızılçullu," and today it is known as "Şirinyer." The structures were built to transport water from the foothills of Kadifekale (Pagos Hill) into the city and hold historical significance for the region’s water supply.Historical Backgr
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