Izmir Pratical Information
SHOPPING
Izmir
is a shoppers delight. Whether you’re looking for an outfit to
strut your stuff in the evening or for those handcrafted gifts to take
home for the family you won’t be disappointed.
For a shopping experience with a
difference then head for the labyrinth that is the bazaar. From Konak Square,
head down Anafartalar Caddesi. This is the main street where you’ll
find a host of traders selling the clothes, shoes and jewellery needed
for that night on the town. The streets to the south of Anafartarlar Caddesi,
particularly Fevzipasa Bulgari is a feast of leather goods, for which Izmir
is famous. Pick up a bag, a jacket or a belt but be ready to barter. For
antiques and traditional craftwork, head for the atmospheric Kizlaragasi
Han.
This covered market is a fine example of Ottoman architecture where you
will find artisans selling everything from copper kitchen utensils, to
kilims. If you’re looking for a nargile (Turkish Water pipe) to take
home then, Ilhan Etike has some of the finest. If the bustle of the market
isn’t for you and you like your
shopping experience a little more sedate, then head for the boutiques on
the Kordon promenade in Alsancak and on Cumhuriyet Avenue near to Passport
Iskelesi.
Tourist
information:
Adnan Menderes Airport,
Tel: + 90 (0)232 274 22 14 - 274
21 10 (daily Nov-Mar 8am – 5pm:
April – Oct 8.30am – 8.30pm)
Buyuk Efes Hotel, Gaziospanpasa
Bulvari, Tel: +90 (0)232 445 73 90
(May –Oct daily 8.30 am-5.30pm: Nov-Apr, Mon –Sat 9am-5pm).
Central Bureau, 1344 Sok 2,
Passaport district,
Tel: +90 (0)232 483 51 17
(Jun-Oct daily 8.30am-7pm,
Nov-May, Mon-Fri 8.30am-
5.30pm
Post
Main office is at Cumhuriyet Meydani (open
24hrs). Other branches include 858 Sok,
Kemeralti (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30pm,
Sat 8.30am – noon), Fevizipasa Bulvari, nr
Basmane station (same hours).
Population:
2.5million
Currency:
1 YTL = 100 Ykr
Opening hours:
8.30am–5.30pm for most
government/office based
businesses; Shops from
9.am–8pm
Pharmacy
In Konak; Mersel Ecza Dep, 848 Sok 2/24
Tel +90 (0)232 483 1649
Monday to Saturday 08:30 hrs to 20:00
hrs, closed on Sunday. There is an “on
duty” pharmacy in every district during
after-hours and on Sunday. Signs are
placed in the pharmacy windows giving
details.
Phone: +90 (0)232 483 1649
Dentists
Alsancak State Hospital, Alsancak – 24hr
Accident and Emergency
Tel:+90 (0)232 463 2121/463 3465
Phone: +90 (0)232 463 2121/463 3465
Telephone
Country code: +90
Area code: 232 outside Turkey/inside
Turkey 0232
Electricity
220V AC
Internet:
www.guidetoturkey.comizmir.asp
www.izmirturizm.gov.
www.kultur.gov.tr
Newspapers:
The Turkish Daily News (English)
www.turkishdailynews.co.tr
Yeni Asir (Turkish- Izmir’s daily)
www.yeniasir.com.tr
Emergency numbers:
Police: 155
Emergency: 112