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• Izmir was established at least 5000 years ago.
• Epic poet Homer”(9th century B.C), the author of “the Iliad and the
Odyssey” was
born in Izmir.
• Three of the “Seven Churches” which were mentioned in Bible are in Izmir.
• One of the Seven Wonders of the antiquity, Temple of Artemis is at
Ephesus.
• The symbol of the ancient city of Izmir was a lion's head.
• Parchment paper was first invented in Pergamon.
• The Phokaians built 50- oared boats carrying 500 passengers.
• Phokaians established colonies in the western Mediterranean such as “
Velia” in Italy, “Ampurias” in Spain and “Marseilles” in France.
• The earliest temple dedicated to the goddess Athena was constructed in
Izmir.
• Izmir was mentioned by famous historian Heredos as” the city under the
most
sublime blue sky and on the remarkable climate”.
• Alexander the Great was told by Aristo, the philosopher like the following “ If
you do not see Smyrna you remain lacking”.
• Xenophanes, philosopher and poet of Colophon lived in the 6th cent. B.C.
• The famous philosopher Heraclitus(540-480 B.C) lived in Ephesus.
• The famous philosopher Anaxagoras (500-428 B.C) lived in Clazomenae.
• Bucolic poet Bion (3rd century B.C) lived in Izmir.
• Famous physician Galen (131-210.A.D) lived in Pergamon.
• The first church dedicated to Virgin Mary was built at Ephesus
• Virgin Mary's House where she spent her last days is in Selçuk
• St. John wrote the Bible at Ephesus and died there.
• On his 3rd missionary journey St. Paul preached at Ephesus Theatre.
• Cleopatra spent the winter of the year 188 in Ephesus together with
Antonius.
• French poet Lamartine, French authors Chateubriand, Theophile Gautier,
and Gustave Flaubert visited Izmir.
• Pope Paul VI and Pope John II visited the Virgin Mary's House in 1967 and
1979 respectively.
• International Art Festival hosted Ray Charles, Paco De Lucia, Joan Baez,
Martha Graham Dance Company, Tanita Tikaram, Jethro Tull, Leningrad
Philarmony Orchestra, Christ De Burg, Sting, Moscow State Philarmony
Orchestra, Jan Garbarek, Red Army Chorus, Academy of St. Martin in the
Field, Kodo, Chick Corea, New York City Ballet, Nigel Kennedy, Brayn
Adams, James Brown in Izmir, Ephesus and Çesme.
• Famous singer Dario Moreno lived in Izmir.
• Bademler is the first and only village which has theatre in Turkey.
CLIMATE
People coming to Izmir can expect long, hot summers and mild, rainy winters. The total precipitation for Izmir averages 27.8 inches per year; however, 77 percent of that falls during November through March.
The average maximum temperatures during the winter months vary between 12C and 14C. Although it's rare, snow has been recorded in Izmir in January and February. The summer months -- June through September - bring average daytime temperatures of 28 C degrees or higher.
Many people install fans or air conditioners to cool their apartments. Rain is extremely rare in the summer and you may have to undergo water rationing before the rains come in the fall.
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