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Buca's Razaki Grapes: A District's Agricultural Legacy
Beyond its university campus, Buca hides century-old vineyards growing Razaki grapes, cherries and figs in the heart of İzmir.
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Kayakoy: The Stone Village Emptied in 1923
Kayakoy, formerly Levissi, was emptied by the 1923 population exchange. What to see, how long to stay and how to pair it with Oludeniz.
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Tire Kofte: The Protected Meatball of Izmir
Tire skewered meatballs earned a geographical indication in 2021. Learn how they are made, what comes on the plate and how to reach Tire fro…
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Birgi Village: Stone Lanes of a Beylik Capital
Birgi near Odemis has a 14th-century mosque, an 18th-century mansion and stone lanes. A calm half-day history escape from Izmir airport.
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Manisa's Seedless Raisins: From Vineyard to World Tables
How Manisa's seedless raisins travel from vineyard to world tables, plus practical tips for visiting and getting there from Izmir Airport.
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Izmir-Almaty Direct Flight: A New Business Gateway
SunExpress now flies Izmir-Almaty direct. Here's how business travelers get from the airport to meetings in Izmir with a private transfer.
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