Monday, December 31, 2007

Turkey, 'Home for Tolerance', 'Open for Everyone'

By Zafer Urey

Izmir, Candidate City For EXPO 2015 "Turkey, Open For Everyone" is the main slogan to be used in 2008 to promote tourism in Turkey according to information in recent Turkish newspapers. Following Istanbul's lead as a cultural capital in Europe in 2010, Turkish government, the mayor of Izmir and Izmir Chamber of Commerce is busy promoting Izmir's candidacy for EXPO 2015. Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey, has world class accomodation facilities to suit the needs of any visitor to the area. Most holiday resorts are a short drive away from the city center. Number of foreign nationals visiting Turkey (Source: Turkish Tourism Investors Assoc.) There is much to see in the city center as well. Kizlaragasi Han is an historic marketplace easily accessible from Kemeralti business district. The han is a major tourist attraction with a similar atmosphere to Istanbul's covered bazaar.

Latest examples of promotional posters are designed to convey 'messages' of tolerance and harmony. This land of wisdom has been the cradle of different religions, races and nations that have been living in harmony and tolerance. Plenty of churches and synagogues have found home in Anatolia. Generations raised in tolerance achieved to maintain those temples and works of art inherited by the ancient hosts of this land.

View Turkey 2008 posters

View Photos of Kizlaragasi Han, Izmir

Izmir, Official Candidate City of EXPO 2015

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