[Mella]

The center square of Izmir is called Cumhuriyet Meydani. This is the central area of Izmir in which all four and five hotels, car rental offices, and travel agencies are situated. In the middle of the square the monument of Ataturk is standin

Housing Pietro Canonica's famous monument of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk sitting astride his charger pointing out to sea Cumhuriyet Meydan is generally accepted as being the heart of Izmir. Erected in 1933, the Monument commemorates the liberation of the city by the Turkish forces.

This square is where Izmir holds all its official military, memorial and national parades, sometimes political protest rallies or sporting celebrations are also held here. The square is surrounded on three sides by gardens and palm trees with a central paved area providing a perfect photo opportunity for your holiday snaps.

[Hephaestion]

Bootiful piccies Mella!

Love the glass one the Mövenpick! Makes me wanna lick it!