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Smyrna

Smyrna was an ancient city located at a central and strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. The ancient city is located at two sites within modern İzmir, Turkey. The first site, probably founded indigenously, rose to prominence during the Archaic Period as one of the principal ancient Greek settlements in western Anatolia.

Located at 38.4642, 27.1703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.167 miles away.
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Ancient Smyrna, 3rd-millennium BC establishments, Aeolian dodecapolis, Ancient Greek cities, Ancient Greek sites in Turkey, Former populated places in Turkey, New Testament cities, Geography of Izmir Province, History of Izmir Province, Buildings and structures in Izmir Province, Visitor attractions in Izmir Province

USS Tang (SS-563)

USS Tang (SS/AGSS-563), the lead ship of her class was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the tang. She was the first American submarine designed (as opposed to modified) under the Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program (GUPPY) for underwater performance rather than surfaced speed and handling.

Located at 38.4124, 27.0348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.160 miles away.
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Tang-class submarines, Ships built in Maine, 1951 ships, Cold War submarines of the United States, Vietnam War submarines of the United States, Ships transferred from the United States Navy to the Turkish Navy, Tang-class submarines of the Turkish Navy, Museum ships in Turkey, Piri Reis, Museums in Izmir

Izmir Province

Izmir Province is a province of Turkey in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast, whose capital is the city of Izmir. On the west it is surrounded by the Aegean sea, and it encloses the Gulf of İzmir. Its area is 11,973 km. , population 3.948.848 (2010 tüik census). The population was 3,370,866 in 2000. Neighbouring provinces are Balıkesir on the north, Manisa on the east, and Aydın on the south. The traffic code of the province is 35.

Located at 38.4844, 27.1406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.168 miles away.
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Izmir Province

Izmir

Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia and the third most populous city in Turkey. Izmir's metropolitan area extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland to the north across Gediz River's delta, to the east along an alluvial plain created by several small streams and to a slightly more rugged terrain in the south.

Located at 38.422, 27.129 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.164 miles away.
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Izmir, Populated coastal places in Turkey, Ancient Greek cities, Ancient Greek sites in Turkey, Roman sites in Turkey, Aegean Sea port cities and towns in Turkey

Dokuz Eylül University

Dokuz Eylül University (Turkish: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi) (DEÜ) is one of the preeminent universities in Turkey. It is located in İzmir, Turkey. It was founded in 1982 and is organized in 10 schools. DEU is the first university, which applied the problem-based learning method in Turkey, beginning in the School of Medicine in 1997.

Located at 38.4306, 27.1372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Izmir, Educational institutions established in 1982, State universities and colleges in Turkey, Dokuz Eylül University

İzmir Atatürk Sport Hall

İzmir Atatürk Sport Hall (Turkish: İzmir Atatürk Spor Salonu) is an indoor sport venue located in the district of Alsancak in İzmir, Turkey. The hall has a capacity for 3,000 people. Home of the basketball club Tuborgspor, it is the biggest indoor sport hall in İzmir, where competitions of basketball, volleyball and handball are held. İzmir Atatürk Sport Hall hosted basketball games of the Universiade 2005, which was held between August 11 and 21 2005 in İzmir.

Located at 38.4336, 27.1481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Sports venues in Izmir, Indoor arenas in Turkey, Basketball venues in Turkey

İzmir Alsancak Stadium

Altay Alsancak Stadium, (Turkish: Altay Alsancak Stadı) is a multi-purpose stadium in İzmir, Turkey. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 15,358 and was built in 1929. It is partially owned by Altay SK.

Located at 38.4373, 27.1509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1929, Football venues in Turkey, Sports venues in Izmir, Multi-purpose stadiums in Turkey, Süper Lig venues

Larissa, Turkey

Larissa is an ancient city in western Anatolia, Turkey. It is in the immediate vicinity of Menemen, in the district of İzmir province. The ruins of the city are on a hill top next to today's Buruncuk village. The main road to Çanakkale from İzmir skirts the same hill, making a considerable curve to the northwest.

Located at 38.6676, 27.0314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.174 miles away.
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Geography of Izmir Province, Archaeological sites in Turkey

Izmir International Fair

The Izmir International Fair, also spelled İzmir International Fair, is the oldest tradeshow in Turkey, considered the cradle of Turkey's fairs and expositions industry, and is also notable for hosting a series of simultaneous festival activities. The fair and the festival are held in the compound of İzmir's vast inner city park named Kültürpark in the first days of September, and organized by İZFAŞ, a depending company of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.

Located at 38.4266, 27.1452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Festivals in Izmir, Trade fairs in Turkey, Fairs in Turkey, Parks in Izmir, Fairgrounds, Annual events in Turkey, 1932 establishments in Turkey, Recurring events established in 1932, Culture in Izmir

Karataş, Izmir

Karataş is a neighborhood of İzmir, Turkey, within the boundaries of the city's central metropolitan district of Konak. The neighborhood no longer has an official delimitation or status and exists as a notional zone (semt) that is admitted to stretch along the small cove of the same name (Karataş Cove) in the Gulf of İzmir. Its area roughly corresponds to the officially delimited quarter (mahalle) named Turgut Reis.

Located at 38.4, 27.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.162 miles away.
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Jews and Judaism in Turkey, Neighbourhoods of Izmir, Visitor attractions in Izmir

USS Ainsworth (FF-1090)

USS Ainsworth (DE/FF-1090) was a Knox-class frigate named for Vice Admiral Walden L. Ainsworth (1886–1960). Ainsworth (DE-1090) was laid down at Westwego, La. , on 11 June 1971 by Avondale Shipyards, Inc. ; launched on 15 April 1972; sponsored by Mrs. Katherine Gardner Ainsworth, the widow of Vice Admiral Ainsworth; and commissioned on 31 March 1973 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va. , Lt.  Comdr. Terrence E. Siple in command.

Located at 38.4125, 27.0347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.160 miles away.
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Ships built in Louisiana, Knox-class frigates, Ships transferred from the United States Navy to the Turkish Navy, 1972 ships, Museum ships in Turkey, Museums in Izmir

Asansör

Asansör is a historical building in İzmir's Karataş quarter, within the boundaries of the metropolitan district of Konak. It was built in 1907 as a work of public service by a wealthy Jewish banker and trader of that period, Nesim Levi Bayraklıoğlu, in order to ease passage from the narrow coastline of Karataş to the hillside, the elevator within the building serving to carry people and goods through the steep cliff between the two parts of the quarter.

Located at 38.4088, 27.1175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.163 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Izmir, Buildings and structures in Izmir, Individual elevators, Buildings and structures completed in 1907

American Collegiate Institute

Founded in 1878, the American Collegiate Institute (“Özel İzmir Amerikan Koleji” in Turkish), referred to by the acronym ACI, is a private co-educational high school in Goztepe, İzmir, Turkey. ACI was founded, and is now run, by the charity foundation SEV, Sağlık ve Eğitim Vakfı. The school’s motto is “Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve”, and the school song is “Hail Alma Mater Fair”.

Located at 38.3958, 27.0893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.161 miles away.
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American international schools, High schools in Izmir, Educational institutions established in 1878, 1878 establishments in the Ottoman Empire

Temnos

Temnos (also Temnus) was a small Greek city-state, on the western coast of Anatolia. The name survives as a Catholic titular see. When Temnos was a functioning diocese, its bishop was a suffragan of Ephesus. Temnos was a little town of Aeolia, near the Hermus River, which is shown on its coins. Situated at elevation it commanded the territories of Cyme, Phocaea, and Smyrna.

Located at 38.6, 27.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.171 miles away.
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Ancient Greek cities, Titular sees in Asia, Former populated places in Turkey, Geography of Izmir Province, History of Izmir Province

Crowne Plaza İzmir

Crowne Plaza Izmir is a hotel in Inciralti, İzmir, Turkey. It is 113 m tall, and stands 27 floors high. It is the third tallest building in Izmir after the Heris Tower, and the Hilton Izmir. The tower was built in 2002. It officially opened in 2003. The hotel's fourth anniversary celebration was attended by former Turkish President Kenan Evren.

Located at 38.4117, 27.0319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.160 miles away.
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Hotels in Izmir, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Hotel buildings completed in 2002, Hotels established in 2003, Skyscrapers in Turkey, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, 2003 establishments in Turkey

Karşıyaka Arena

Karşıyaka Arena is an indoor arena in İzmir, Turkey, belonging to Pınar Karşıyaka and Karşıyaka Women's Volleyball Team. The arena was opened in 2005. The 5,000 seating capacity arena is mostly hosts basketball and volleyball games. The EuroChallenge Final Four 2013 will be held in the Karşıyaka Arena hosted by Pınar Karşıyaka.

Located at 38.4745, 27.0768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Basketball venues in Turkey, Indoor arenas in Turkey, Turkish Basketball League venues, Sports venues in Izmir, Volleyball venues in Turkey, Event venues established in 2005, Buildings and structures completed in 2005

Çiğli Air Base

Çiğli Air Base (Turkish: Çiğli Hava Üssü) is a military airport near Çiğli, a metropolitan district of the city of İzmir in İzmir Province, Turkey. It served as İzmir's airport until the opening of the Adnan Menderes Airport, situated south of the metropolitan area.

Located at 38.5128, 27.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Airports in Turkey, Buildings and structures in Izmir Province

İzmir Alsancak Terminal

Alsancak Terminal or Alsancak Railway Station in İzmir is the second-oldest railway station in Turkey, after the Kemer Railway Station (also in İzmir), being completed in 1858. The station houses the headquarters of TCDD District 3 and is the largest station in Turkey by size. Alsancak station is one of the busiest stations in Turkey. The station was electrified in 2001, with 25 kV AC overhead wire.

Located at 38.4389, 27.1486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Railway stations closed in 2006, Railway stations opened in 1858, Railway stations in Izmir Province, Architecture in Turkey

St. John's Cathedral (Izmir)

St. John's Cathedral in Izmir is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Izmir.

Located at 38.4286, 27.1394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in Turkey, Churches in Izmir, Aegean Region

İzmir Art and Sculpture Museum

The İzmir Art and Sculpture Museum and Gallery (Turkish: İzmir Resim Heykel Müzesi ve Galerisi) is an art museum in İzmir, Turkey. Established by the Turkish state in 1952 as the İzmir State Painting and Sculpture Museum, the museum was later moved from the Kültürpark to its present location on Atatürk Boulevard near the Konak pier. The small museum displays mostly 20th century paintings and sculptures from Turkish artists, and has a substantial collection of works by Turgut Pura.

Located at 38.4154, 27.1256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.163 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Turkey, Arts in Izmir, Museums in Izmir, Art museums established in 1952, 1952 establishments in Turkey

Nergiz (İZBAN)

Nergiz is a station on İZBAN's Northern Line. The station is 11.91 km away from Alsancak Terminal. Nergiz is the westernmost station in the Karşıyaka tunnel.

Located at 38.4595, 27.1047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.165 miles away.
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Railway stations in Izmir Province, Railway stations opened in 2001, 2001 establishments in Turkey

Üçyol (İzmir Metro)

Üçyol is an underground station on the Üçyol-Bornova Line of the İzmir Metro. The station is beneath İnönü Caddesi and is a terminal station, although additional line towards Fahrettin Altay is under construction. Connections to ESHOT buses are available.

Located at 38.4058, 27.1211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.163 miles away.
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İzmir Metro, Railway stations opened in 2000

Yalı Mosque

Yalı Mosque (Yalı Camii), also called Konak Mosque, is a Mosque in İzmir, Turkey. It is located on Konak Square in the heart of the city next to the Governor's Mansion and the İzmir Clock Tower. Despite its relatively small size, it is considered one of the landmarks of the city for its distinctive octagonal shape and elaborate tilework. The Mosque was constructed in 1755 under the patronage of Ayşe Hanım, the wife of Katipzade Mehmet Paşa who governed İzmir at the time.

Located at 38.4192, 27.1294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.164 miles away.
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1755 architecture, Turkish architecture, Mosques in Izmir

Yamanlar, İzmir

Yamanlar is a village in Karşıyaka district of İzmir Province, Turkey. (Karşıyaka is an intracity district of İzmir. ) Yamanlar is situated to the north of İzmir and to the south of the mountain with the same name at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:38|32|N|27|07|E||| | |name= }}. Distance to Karşıyaka is 9 kilometres . The population of the village is 135 as of 2011.

Located at 38.5333, 27.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.169 miles away.
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Populated places in Izmir Province, Aegean Region, Towns in Turkey, Ödemiş District

Sancaklı, İzmir

Sancaklı is a village in Karşıyaka district of İzmir Province, Turkey. (Karşıyaka is an intracity district of İzmir. ) Sancaklı is situated to the north of İzmir at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:38|31|N|27|09|E||| | |name= }} and to the south of Yamanlar Mountain. Distance to Karşıyaka is 7 kilometres . The population of the village is 147 as of 2011. Main economic activity of the village is animal breeding and dairying . Beekeeping is also promoted.

Located at 38.5167, 27.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.170 miles away.
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Populated places in Izmir Province, Aegean Region, Towns in Turkey, Ödemiş District