The Kordonboyu in Izmir

City Center is probably the longest Leisure Street with Bars, Cafes in Turkey. The northeastern part of Izmir stretches of approximately 46-acre cultural park with Zoological Garden, outdoor theater and fairgrounds. Public Transport: Absolutely essential, however, the numerous public buses  and passenger ferries, which itself can overcome the longest journey in Izmir at least in 20 minutes.

Port: İzmir has the second largest port in Turkey. Many cruise ships (AIDA, CUNARD) come to Izmir for a short trip.

Airport: The Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Airpoirt is located 18 kilometers outside the city. 2006, a new international terminal was completed in

Universities and colleges in Izmir:    

• University of the 9th September (Dokuz Eylül University)    
• Aegain University (Ege Üniversitesi)    
• Institute for high technology Izmir (İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü)    
• Private Izmir University of Economics (Özel İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi)    
• Yaşar University (Yaşar Üniversitesi)

Sport: The most popular sports in İzmir is soccer and basketball.

The most successful soccer teams play unfortunately in the 2 or 3 League Division such as: Altay, Göztepe, Karşıyaka SK, Izmirspor and Altinordu. Karşıyaka SK Pinar Basketball is the proud of Izmir which plays successfully in the 1 League of Turkey and EUROCUP. The Sports Arena  is within easy walking distance for the participantsof our Turkish Courses. The games are held usually on Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon. The biggest Soccer Stadium is the Izmir Ataturk stadium with a capacity of 65,000 spectators. It regularly hosts many Super League and Turkish Cup derby matches, including those of Besiktas, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.

• International Sports Events in Izmir in the last 40 years
• 1971: Mediterranean Games
• 2005: 2005 Summer Universiade
• 2005: EuroBasketball 2005 Women
• 2006: European Seniors FencingChampionshiop
• 2006: U20 European Men Basketball Championship
• 2007: World Junior Taekwondo Championships

Tourism Attractions & Sigtseeing Places around Izmir:

In the surroundings you will find the famous beach resorts Çeşme, Kuşadası, Foca, which are now easily accessible by bus. A short-term Weekend trips to Greek islands such as Samos and Chios are possible for the students at Turkish Course. In the bazaar of 'Kemeraltı "Tourists will find not only oriental curiosities, but also lots of gold jewelry.

Further attrations and must see:  Ephesus (Efes) and Meryemana, the alleged last home and away Maria's death house at Efes, 75 km from Izmir Clazomenae in Urla, 10 km from Izmir Pergamum (Bergama), 105 km from Izmir Phokaia (Foca), 50 km from Izmir Çamaltı, bird paradise, 10 km from Turkish Language Center