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Izmir
Today, is Turkey's third largest
city and is nicknamed "Occidental Izmir" or "The pearl of the Aegean ". It
is widely regarded as the most
Westernized city
of Turkey in terms of values, ideology, lifestyle, and gender roles.
Izmir is also home-town of some famous singers like Sezen
Aksu .
The city hosts an international arts festival during June/July,
and an international fair during August/September every year.
Modern Izmir also incorporates world-famous ancient cities
like Ephesus , Pergamon , and Sardis . Turkish Internet phenomenon Mahir
Çagri is a resident.
There is one modern subway line running Southwest to
Northeast.
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