Explore Balcova in Turkey
Balcova in the region of İzmir is a town in Turkey - some 328 mi or ( 528 km ) West of Ankara , the country's capital city .
Current time in Balcova is now 05:59 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Istanbul " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Mytilini, Chios, Heraklion, Athens, and Yenikale. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Mytilini . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Balcova ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Getting a haircut in Turkey
www.squidoo.com A good way to experience the culture in Turkey is to get a haircut. It is a form of art and a national treasure! In Turkey, a typical men's haircut requires about two hours. The first ..
Izmir 2012 - Erasmus in Turkey
This is my entry for the video competition for the 25th anniversary of Erasmus. The video is a short depiction of the first three months I spent in Izmir, Turkey. Music (with friendly permission from ..
Turkey - Aegean Region and Izmir
www.iwasinturkey.com Many would agree that the coastal region of the Aegean has some of the most stunning views in the country and, in the words of Heredotus, "have the most beautiful sky and the best ..
Taxi Tour of Izmir, Turkey - 31st July, 2012 (HD)
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia and the third most populous city in Turkey. Izmir metropolitan area extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland t ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Balçova Dam
Balçova Dam is a dam in İzmir Province, Turkey, built between 1970 and 1980.
Located at 38.37 27.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
American Collegiate Institute
Founded in 1878, the American Collegiate Institute (“Özel İzmir Amerikan Koleji” in Turkish), referred to by the acronym ACI, is a private co-educational high school in Goztepe, İzmir, Turkey. ACI was founded, and is now run, by the charity foundation SEV, Sağlık ve Eğitim Vakfı. The school’s motto is “Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve”, and the school song is “Hail Alma Mater Fair”.
Located at 38.40 27.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
USS Tang (SS-563)
USS Tang (SS/AGSS-563), the lead ship of her class was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the tang. She was the first American submarine designed (as opposed to modified) under the Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program (GUPPY) for underwater performance rather than surfaced speed and handling.
Located at 38.41 27.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
USS Ainsworth (FF-1090)
USS Ainsworth (DE/FF-1090) was a Knox-class frigate named for Vice Admiral Walden L. Ainsworth (1886–1960). Ainsworth (DE-1090) was laid down at Westwego, La. , on 11 June 1971 by Avondale Shipyards, Inc. ; launched on 15 April 1972; sponsored by Mrs. Katherine Gardner Ainsworth, the widow of Vice Admiral Ainsworth; and commissioned on 31 March 1973 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va. , Lt. Comdr. Terrence E. Siple in command.
Located at 38.41 27.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Crowne Plaza İzmir
Crowne Plaza Izmir is a hotel in Inciralti, İzmir, Turkey. It is 113 m tall, and stands 27 floors high. It is the third tallest building in Izmir after the Heris Tower, and the Hilton Izmir. The tower was built in 2002. It officially opened in 2003. The hotel's fourth anniversary celebration was attended by former Turkish President Kenan Evren.
Located at 38.41 27.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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