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( 421 6690;
www.1888.com.tr
; Cumhuriyet Bulvarı 248)
This newish nightclub around an old
Ottoman courtyard hosts everything from film and cultural festivals to frantic disco
parties.
Information
Banks and ATMS are found all over the centre.
İzmir Döviz
(
441 8882; Fevzi Paşa Bulvarı 75;
8am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Money changer where no commis-
sion is charged.
Tourist office
( 483 5117; 1344 Sokak 2)
Inside the ornately stuccoed İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü building
just off Atatürk Caddesi. Has English-, German- and French-speaking staff.
Dangers & Annoyances
Like any big city, İzmir has its fair share of crime. However, the main tourist routes are
fairly safe, with the notable exceptions of the Kadifekale neighbourhood and the area
around Basmane train station, which is something of a red-light district - lone women
should take special care. Do not enter Kemeraltı Bazaar after dark, and be alert to pick-
pockets and thieves there during the day.
Getting There & Away
Air
There are many flights to İzmir's
Adnan Menderes Airport
(
455 0000;
www.adnanmenderesairport.com
)
from European destinations.
Turkish cities, including İstanbul (both airports), and Europe. Other airlines serving İzmir:
Atlasjet
(
www.atlastjet.com
)
Izair
(
www.izair.com.tr
)
Onur Air
(
www.onurair.com.tr
)
Pegasus Airlines
(
www.lypgs.com
)
Sun Express
(
www.sunexpress.com.tr
)
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