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Art, Culture and Entertainment
Izmir has for many years enjoyed a reputation as a cosmopolitan
and cultural city. The Izmir Cultural Center hosts performances
of opera, ballet and musical concerts, and the city is home
to the Aegean Philharmonic Orchestra as well as a thriving
theatrical scene. During the annual Izmir International
Festival, international and Turkish artists perform at various
venues in the city and surrounding area, including the theatre
at Ephesus. Alsancak (Punta), with traditional restored
houses, has been converted into a pedestrian entertainment
walkway, with bars, cafes and restaurants.
Izmir International Fair, which is an international amusement
and industry show, opens each year in August.
Take a horse-drawn carriage along the promenade during
the day; afterwards spend the evening absorbing the lively
atmosphere of the bars and cafes around Passport Pier.
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