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Advertising Agency:
  • Reklam merkezi: 1403 Sokak 4/1 Alsancak,Tel: (0232) 422 0372. Talk to Ekin, he speaks English and French.

Animals:
If you want to buy pet food online, here are some stores:
  • Temizmama. Based in Ümit Mah. 7406/1 Sok. No: 9 Bornova, Izmir. Tel: (232) 479 1091
  • Mamasepeti. Based in Gümüşpala Mahallesi, D-100 Kuzey Yanyolu No:156, Avcılar/İstanbul.Tel: 444 6157
  • Alomama: Based in Gimat 10. Blok No: 293 Gimat, Ankara. Tel: (0312) 397 2050

  • Bobyland Köpek Oteli: Çelebi Mahallesi, Güzelbahçe. Tel: (0232) 234 5858. Dog-'Hotel'


For Veterinary, please scroll down to 'V'
Transporting pets within Turkey: Paipai Transfer: Tel: (0535) 863 0542

Architects:
  • EDITO Energy Consulting & Eco Designs: 16 sok no:1 D:205 Gaziemir, Cell: (0549) 249 8844

Art supplies:
  • CAN Dijital: Gazi Bulvarı No:93/A, Basmane.Tel: (0232) 441 2022 . They have all kind of materials and they also do printing and more
  • Zeynep Sanat Evi:  Gün Sazak Bulv. 69/A, Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 382 1860. They have all kind of materials and items for Art.
  • HOBBY Kırtasiye:. Mustafabey Cad. 28/B, Alsancak.Tel: (0232) 464 3233. They have many items to DIY, paints and more
  • Esen Kırtasiye: Konak Mahallesi, Anafartalar Cad./sahlepçioğlu Çarşısı No:96 D:P27. Tel: (0232) 425 5330.They have all kind of materials and items for Art.
  • Peker Kirtasiye: Tuna, 1715. Sk No:12, Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 381 6191.They have many items to DIY, paints and more
  • Art Shop Kirtasiye: Konak Mahallesi 850 Sk No:13, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 483 3033. They have all kind of materials and items for Art.
  • Ege Sanatsal Kirtasiye: 849 Sokak No: 4/A, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 5367. They have all kind of materials and items for Art
  • Zoi Vintage Ütopya: 2014 Sokak No:15 Taner Apt Zemin Kat D:1, Bostanlı-Karşıyaka. Gözde Kocagil 0 537 933 36 10 or Özlem Vezir 0 530 923 51 67. They sell Chalk Paint

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Book stores  (kitab)
  • Remzi Kitabevi: Inside Konak Pier AVM, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 4895325. They have also a big English book selection
  • Arti Kitabevi: Cumhuriyet Bulvari No:142/B, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 4212632. They also have English books
  • D&R:  They have many shops all over Izmir, also in several shopping malls. They sell Books and CD’s. Also English and French books.
  • Kitapsan: Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cd. 48/A, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 463 2301. They have mainly Turkish Books, but also several in English
  • Doğan Kitabevi: 1440 Sk. No.3F, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 2862. They have only 2nd hand books, also in English, French, Spanish, Italian. They also buy your books or even swap.
  • Smyrna Kitabevi: 1714 Sok. 22/ A, Karşıyaka Merkezi. Tel: (0232) 3698272.They have English 2nd hand books, also to swap 
  • Kül Kitabevi: 1716 Sokak No:4 / 6A, Karşıyaka Çarşı. Tel: (0232) 3814800.They have English 2nd hand books
  • Hayalkurdum Kitavevi: 1398 Sokak No: 6/1. Ulvi Apartamenti, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 501 1516. Specialised in English Children's Book. They speak English, French and German
  • Serpil Eski Kitabevi: Donanmacı, 1719 Sokak 21/A, Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 323 3029. They have new and second hand books, also in English books for Kids.
  • Ege Kitab ve Plak evi: Mahmut Esat Bozkurt Cad. No:9/a, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 465 3151. They have also books in several languages and a big collection of LP's.Vinyl.
  • Köprü: In the "Sevgi Yolu" (The Love Road- Şevket Özçelik Sk). A pedestrian street between the Hilton and Swissôtel. They sell 2nd hand English, French and German books.
Beads:
There are many many Shops that sell all kind of Beads.  If you go to Kemeraltı to the Kızlarağası Han, you will find lots of Shops selling beads, souvenir items made out of Beads. Many shops you will find also in the 861 Sokak in Kemeraltı. 
Here some other specific Shops:
  • Izmir Boncuk: 861 Sokak, No: 31.Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 482 2903. Wholesale and retail
  • Alp: 856 Sokak, No: 51,Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 445 9017. Wholesale and retail

Breads and all kind of special Food items, click HERE.

Candles:
  • Naturel Mum: 864 Sokak, No: 7/A, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 482 3225. They sell all kind of candles

Carpets & Rugs (Hali):
  • Motif Hali: Cumhuriyet Bulv. No:127/A. Close to Cumhuriyet Place. Tel: (0232) 463 7733. They have Handmade Carpets and Kilims.
  • Klasik Hali: Bozkurt Cad. No:25/A Kapilar. Tel: (0232) 441 4911. They have Handmade Carpets and Kilims.
  • SMS: 1377 Sokak No:3/C, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 8875. They have Carpets and Kilims
  • Roza's: 1377 Sokak No:2/A Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 2729. They have Carpets and Kilims
  • Orient Art Carpet: 860 Sk No:14 Pirinç center No.110, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 446 4947
  • Bazaar Izmir: Anafartlar Cad. No:228, Abacioglu Hanı Z/11.Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 484 2255

Clothes & Shoes: To see 'All about Fashion', click HERE

Cosmetics:
Cosmetics are slightly more expensive in Turkey than abroad. Remember also, that you are not allowed to ship cosmetics to Turkey, it will get stucked at customs and you will not be able to receive it.
  • M.A.C. Cosmetics: Kültür Mah. 1386 Sk. No:8/A, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 464 4627. They also have shops in several shopping malls
  • Sephora: Gül Sokak, Alsancak. They also have shops at Agora AVM and Point Bornova.
  • Sevil: Gül Sokak. They also have shops in Konak Pier, Agora and ege park.  Parfums and Cosmetics

Essential oils: Homemade Aromaterapi: Üryanizade Sokak No: 5 Kuzguncuk. Tel: (216) 310 5407. Based in istanbul, but you can do online shopping. They do homemade Oils, creams, lavender products and more.
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Cooking Classes:
  • IMSE: Korutürk Mah. Mithatpaşa Cad. No:155/A, Balçova. Tel: (0232) 259 8811
  • The Chef 4 you: Bostanlı Mahallesi, Nebil Susup Sk. 112/a, Karşıyaka. Tel: (0530) 733 1595

Classes of all kinds:   
  • Izmir Olgunlasma Enstitüsü: Kültür Mah. Sevket Özçelik Sk. No: 24, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 464 0475. They do lots of different classes like: Ceramics, Ebru, Photography, cooking, hairdresser, jewelry making and many many more. They are all in Turkish, but some teachers speak English.
  • Academi-co: Atatürk Mahallesi İstikbal Caddesi No:157 Güzelbahçe. Tel: (0232) 234 0157. They offer different kind of classes. painting, cooking and much more
  • Seahorse Art Studio in Karşıyaka: Two teachers teach Painting-Sculpture-Mosaic and Ceramic. Open everyday between 11-17 hours. Tuesday night class also between 19-22 hours. You can contact Benyamin Olgun (0536) 377 95 72 for more information

Cleaning services:
  • Dr. House Cleaning Services: Tel: (0232) 361 1912. They provide personalized service whether for home or business. They also provide cleaning services for post construction in home and small office or business. They have a wash, dry and press laundry service and on site carpet and curtain cleaning also available to customers. If you are a working mom, busy executive, single on the run with no time to keep your apartment or home clean.

Computers (Bilgisayar) and Electronics:
  • Egemek: 1387 Sok.No:01/F, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 464 4545. Next to the Hilton. They represent all apple products
  • TeknoSA: Tel: (0850) 222 5599. They have several in Town. check their website to see the nearest one to you.
  • Vatan Bilgisayar: Tel: (0850) 222 5656. They have several in Town. check their website to see the nearest one to you.
  • Mediamarkt: Bahçelerarası Mah. Mithatpaşa Cad. No:1442 Balçova. Next to Agora AVM. Tel: (0232) 222 1500. All kinds of white goods, computers and much more.
  • Darty: At Forum Bornova Shopping mall.
  • Appiz: Şair Eşref bulv. No:6/C, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 483 9483. They have several accessoires for Apple products.

Decorations:
  • Jolie: Cumhuriyet Bulv. No:229/1, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 3828. They do all kind of decorations, for parties, weddings, shows, etc..
  • Exixiz: 1403 Sokak No:3, D:1, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 465 1122. They do all kind of decorations, for parties, weddings, shows, etc..
  • Mon jardin: 1487 Sokak No:14 A/B, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 42104. They do all kind of decorations and catering for parties, weddings, etc..
  • Buket Dekorasyon: Akçay Street No:39/1-2, Gaziemir. Tel: (0232) 265 2244. They are the biggest wholesaler in Turkey for all kind of decorative items.
  • Beyaz Lale: Mustafa Bey Caddesi No: 23/A Alsancak, Tel: (0232) 421 9807. They have Flowers and decoration items.
  • Mudo Concept: Under the Gürel Towers, in front of the Hilton Hotel. They have great items, from decoration to furniture
  • IKEA: In Bornova. They also have Christmas decoration and more during its season
  • See also under 'Party Stores' for more places

Drugstores:
In Drugstores in Turkey, they do not sell medications or Vitamins. If you are looking for that, you need to go to a Pharmacy ('Eczane'). See here information about Pharmacy in Izmir
  • Rossmann: They have several in Izmir and all over Turkey. You will find cosmetics, cleaning and washing Products and much more.
  • Gratis: They have several in Izmir and all over Turkey. You will find cosmetics, cleaning and washing Products and much more.
  • Watsons: They have several in Izmir and all over Turkey. You will find cosmetics, cleaning and washing Products and much more

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Dry Cleaners (Kuru Temizle)
In all the shopping malls you will find also a Dry Cleaner, otherwise two good ones are:
  • Dry Turk: Seferihisar cad. No:68. Güzelbahce. Tel: (0232) 234 7424. Tel: 444 1973. They provide service to: Güzelbahçe, Seferihisar, Urla, Zeytinalanı, Narlıdere, Balçova, Limanreis. They also clean Curtains and carpets.
  • Dry Taxi Kuru Temizleme: Mustafa Bey Cad. No:34, Alsancak.. Tel: (0232) 463 8584. Very professional.
  • Dry Center: Cumhuriyet Bulv. No: 189A, Alsancak. Tel: 444 4379. They also pick up at home and deliver back.

Ebru - The Turkish Art of Marbling:
  • Vimor ebru: 863 Sok. No:6/B Konak. Cell: (0544) 586 1416. They do Ebru classes
  • Rengahenk Klasik Sanatlar: Cumhuriyet bulvarı No:343. 2nd floor. Alsancak. Tel: (0535) 015 6400. They do Ebru and miniature classes
  • Izmir Olgunlasma Enstitüsü: Kültür Mah. Sevket Özçelik Sk. No: 24, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 464 0475. They have Ebru classes and also in the shop of the school they sell their items
Electric:
  • Ayser: 1362 Sokak No: 51/A, Cankaya. Tel: (0232) 489 9201. They do repair service for most of electrical appliances from Braun, Panasonic, Fakir, Arnica and others.
  • Albayrak Elektrik: Gazi Osmanpaşa Bulv. No:82. 9 Eylül Çarşısı Mezarlıkbaşı. Tel: (0232) 482 0849. They do repair service for most of electrical appliances from Braun, Krups, Tefal, Esse, Molinex, Rowena, Fakir, Kenwood Arnica and others.

Electrical Goods Suppliers:
  • Arçelik
  • Ariston
  • Beko
  • Bosch
  • Electrolux
  • Profilo
  • Vestel
Flowers:
If you want to send some Flowers to a friend, there are many places around Izmir. Some good ones that deliver also the flowers are:
  • Desen Çiçek evi: 1394 Sk. No: 14/A, Baysak-2 Is Mrk., Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 463 0863
  • Lotus: Plevne Bulv. No: 13/C, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 464 1211
  • Beyazlale: Mustafa Bey Caddesi No: 23/A Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 98 07
  • Hercai: Talatpaşa cad. no:75/D Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 465 0755
  • Çiçek Sepeti : Online Flower delivery.

Frames (çerçeve)
  • Anadolu Çerçeve: 1439 Sokak No:15/1-A, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 4739
  • A.C.T Atölye: 1441 Sokak No:6, Alsancak. Tel: (0536) 765 5660
  • Galeri Gülay: Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad. No:68/A, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 6600. Very professional
  • Koçtaş: They are in Balçova, Bornova, Mavişehir and in the Gaziemir Optimum AVM

Furniture (mobilya):
  • Mudo Concept: Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari. In front of the Hilton Hotel and in Agora AVM. They have very nice items
  • IKEA: At the Forum Bornova Shopping center.
  • GaleriER: Girne Caddesi No: 40A, Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 372 3402. They do furniture and beds made to measure.
  • Vitello: Garden Concept: Fatih Mahallesi 191 Sokak No:18. Sarnıç - Gaziemir. Tel: (0232) 281 6100

Furniture makers:
  • Akbeniz: Akin Akbeniz: Yeşillik Cad. No: 534, Karabağlar. Tel: (0232) 237 2859 or 237 1411. They do all kinds of furniture. They can create or copy.

> Upholsterer: (döşemeci)
  • Nurettin Bozkurt: 1675 Sokak 17-B, Karşıyaka, Tel: (0232) 369 4231
  • Tamer Karataş: 6446 Sk. No:11/B. Atakent Yali Mah. Karşıyaka, Tel: (0537) 772 4595
  • Dekor Koltuk Döseme: 1462 Sokak No:22/B, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 6294
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Graphic Design/printing: 
  • MTN: 1456 Sokak No: 8C, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 465 1700. They also do printing (Invitations, flyers, Businesscards, etc )
  • CAN Dijital:  Şehitler Cad. No: 121 A, Alsancak or in Cumhuriyet Bulv. No: 118A, Pasaport or in Gazi Bul.No:93A, Basmane. Good qualtity for printing. They also print on paper, carton, glass, fabric etc
  • Anil Kağit: Esat Bozkurt Cad. No;42A, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 0614. They sell all kind of papers and they also do printing (Invitations, flyers, businesscards, etc)
  • Özmecan: 1878 Sk. No:4/A. Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 3691140. They also do printing (Invitations, flyers, Businesscards, etc )
  • Emre Basimevi: 855 Sokak No: 51, Kemeralti. Tel: (0232) 484 6471. They print calenders, invitations and much more
  • Grafsan: Tuna Mah. Sanat Caddesi No:17/102. Selçuklu Is Mer. Camdibi, Bornova. Tel: (0232) 279 1153
  • Display Merkezi: Mimar Sinan Mah. Ziya Gökalp Bulv.No:16/B, Alsancak. Tel: (0542) 4158700. Small place that do picture printings on canvas, mugs, etc.


Garden centers/ Nurseries:
  • Zengarden:  Altıevler Mah. Bahçe Sok. No:6, Narlıdere. Tel: (0232) 239 36 70. Open from 9am to 17:30. Big garden center.
If you drive from Levent Marina to Balçova on the Inciralti Mh., you will pass all the main garden centers.
  • 4 mevsim:  854 sok no 30, Kemeralti. from clippers to grass seeds or fertilizers
  • In front of the Hısar Mosque, next to the Kızlarağası Hanı you will find several places to buy plants, fertilizers and more.

Hardware:
  • Koçtas, Mithatpaşa Cad. No: 1460/2, Tel: (0232) 278 4042. There is also one in the Optimum shopping mall.
  • There is a little street off GaziOsmanpasa Bulvari 17-19, it's the 1369 Sokak. In that Street, you will find lots of small local hardware shops, electronic shops and phone shops

Haberdashery:
  • İstanbul Düğme: 903 Sokak No: 44-46, Hisarönü, Kemeralti. Tel: (0232) 489 8732. They have everything you can think of: Buttons, and much more

Jewellery and more:
See under 'Shopping and fashion in Izmir' or click HERE

Kids: 
All items for kids and more, CLICK HERE
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Kitchenware: 
  • - Paşabahçe: Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari No:1, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 482 3215. They have all kind of high quality kitchen items, glassware and also very nice items for presents. They also do have a shop in Agora, Mavi Bahçe and Point Bornova  Shopping malls. 
  • - Süper Mutfak. Online shop. They also have food items
  • - Barmar: 1202 Sk. No: 65/T Meyva İş Merkezi Yenişehir. Tel: (0232) 469 75 33. They sell all kind of kitchen items. They also sell online.
  • - Cici: 871 Sokak No:26, Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232)483 7299. They have lots of items for the kitchen, baking, cooking etc..
  • - Leblebici Han: 1313 Sokak, Kemeraltı. Insde this Han/ courtyard you will find only shops with Kitchen items.


Motorcycles:
  • Harley-Davidson: Optimum AVM, Beyazevler Mah, Akçay Cd. No:103, Gaziemir. Tel: (0232) 404 9090. The official shop. They have the US certificate for service

Music Stores:
  • D&R:  They have several Stores all over Izmir, and in all shopping malls as well.
  • Ege Kitab ve Plak evi: Mahmut Esat Bozkurt Cad. No:9/a, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 465 3151. They have also books in several languages and a big collection of LP's.
  • Mediamarkt: They have also all kinds of electronics. They are in Mithatpaşa Cad. No:1442 Balçova as well as at Optimum Shopping Mall and Point Bornova Shopping Mall.
  • Matara İlgievi: Konak Mh., 861. Sokak, Konak, Kızlarağası Hanı 2nd floor. Tel: (0232) 489 7823.
  • Gramofon Evi: Kızlarağası Hanı 2.floor N*: 129 , Konak, Tel: (0505) 486 7608. Vinyl
  • 45'Lik Plak Evi: Inside the Mirkelam Hanı, Kemeraltı.914 sokak. Tel: (0505) 317 3001. Vinyl
  • Ceyhun Plak: 856. Sk, 1-7, Konak Mh., Konak. Vinyl
  • Matara Turkish record Store: 1671 sok. No : 79 / B Alaybey Karşıyaka.

Music Instruments:
  • Trigon Music Club: Gazi Bulv. No:73 Çankaya. Tel: (0232) 446 2458. They sell Guitars, Saxophones and much more
  • Yissi: Gazi Bulv No: 53/B, Çankaya. Tel: (0232) 445 8282 or in 1690 Sok.No:104/A, Karşiaka. Tel:(0232) 381 3831. Guitars and much more
  • Doremusic: Cumhuriyet Bulvari No:143 B-C-D, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 8309. They sell all kind of Instruments. Piano, Guitar, violin, etc

Office Materials:
  • CAN Dijital:  Şehitler Cad. No: 121 A, Alsancak or in Cumhuriyet Bulv. No: 118A, Pasaport or in Gazi Bul.No:93A, Basmane. Good qualtity for printing.They also print on paper, carton, glass, fabric etc
  • Ofis-ser: Kazım Dirik Mah. Gediz Cad. No:12/B, Bornova. Tel: (0232) 339 8156. They have all kind of office materials and do also photocopy, printing and more.
  • Engin: vali Kazim Dirik Cad. No:50/B. Çankaya. Tel: (0232) 425 1410. They have all kind of office materials and do also photocopy, printing and more.
  • Özmecan: 1878 Sk. No:4/A. Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 3691140. They also do printing (Invitations, flyers, Businesscards, etc )

Online Shopping Websites:
Very well known websites to buy online, also 2nd hand items are:
  • Hepsiburada  
  • Gittigidiyor   
  • Sahibinden
  • N11  


Party Organization:
  • Renk Organization: They do all kind of organizations,with catering, decoration, dj, video .... pool parties, boat parties, barbeque parties. surprise parties. birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, henna night, graduations, sweet 16,marriage proposals, ladies night out etc…  For more information, please contact Derya at: (0533) 773 6788 or via email: candlemint@gmail.com

Party Stores:
  • Euro Flora: Akçay Street No:39/1-2, Gaziemir. Tel: (0232) 265 2244. They are the biggest wholesaler in Turkey for all kind of decorative items.
  • Forbest: They have several stores in town. In Karsiaka, Bornova, Gaziemir, and other places. They have all kind of decorations, party hats and sets, ornaments, house and garden textile, Houseware and much more
  • Kika Joy: Konak Mah. 871 Sk. No:91, Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232) 484 8805. They have all kind of party and decorations items
  • Astaş: 871 Sok. No:71, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 0341. They have all kind of party and decorations items
  • Parti Adresi: Part of Astas. 871 Sok. No:71, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 0341. They have balloons, wrapping paper, bags, napkins, Christmas, new year, Haloween decoration and much more. Thisis their online shopping page.
  • Uludağ: 861 Sk. No:50, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 343 2444. They have all kind of party and decorations items
  • 4. Imaj- Doran Ambalaj: 876 Sokak No:31/A-B.Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232) 482 2338. All kind of items to decorate and to wrap presents
  • Cici: 871 Sokak No:26, Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232)483 7299. They have lots of items for the kitchen, baking, cooking etc..
  • China Star Shop : 863 Sokak No:34, Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232) 425 5111. All kind of chinese decoration items.
  • >>> Some more New Years and Christmas decoration items you will find also at Macrocenter, Kipa, some bigger Migros, Marks & Spencer, Metro and IKEA.

Photography:
  • Studyo Zeki: Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari, next to Pasabahce. Tel: (0232) 484 0304. They do professional photos for parties and also passport pictures in all sizes
  • Foto Termal:
 Vali Hüseyin Öğütçen Cad. No: 17/B,
 Balçova. Tel: (0232) 2791128. They do official passport pictures.
  • Foto Ani:
 Zeytinalan Mh. Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Bulvarı No: 245,
 Urla. Tel: (0232) 766 3317. They do official passport pictures

Cameras, Accessories and more:
  • Hamza Rustem: Anafartalar Cad. Emirler Çarşısı No:150, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 5675, 484 8137, 489 5464. They sell 1st and 2nd hand cameras and they also repair. very good.
  • Erin Dijital: Akdeniz Mah. 1340 Sokak No:18, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 4464037. They repair cameras and sell 1st and 2nd hand cameras, tripods, etc
  • Gani Güleç: 1362 Sokak No:20/C, Çankaya. Tel: (0232) 484 2050 or (0536) 650 0101. They have cameras, Videos and several Accessories
  • CAN Dijital:  Şehitler Cad. No: 121 A, Alsancak or in Cumhuriyet Bulv. No: 118A, Pasaport or in Gazi Bul.No:93A, Basmane. Good qualtity for printing.They also print on paper, carton, glass, fabric etc
  • Ctrl +P: 1476/1 Sk. No:10/A, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 463 1263. They print all types of pictures
  • Grafsan: Tuna Mah. Sanat Caddesi No:17/102. Selçuklu Is Mer. Camdibi, Bornova. Tel: (0232) 279 1153. Good quality printing
  • Mediamarkt: Bahçelerarası Mah. Mithatpaşa Cad. No:1442 Balçova. Tel: 0850 222 1 500 or Inside the Optimum Shopping Mall, Gaziemir. Tel: 0850 222 1 500. They sell all kind of Electronics
  • FujiFilm Shop: Cumhuriyet Bulvarı, Büyük Kardıçalı ishan, No:54, Konak. Tel: (0232) 484 2898. They have their latest cameras and accessories

Piano Tuners:
  • Robert Mantle. Yamaha trained and certified technician for Turkey. He is also a graduate professional pianist. Teaching Royal Schools syllabus.
  • Selim Gürcan. He tunes Pianos not only in İzmir, but also in İstanbul, Ankara and other cities

Printing:
If you need to print and bind lots of documents, print bigger sizes papers or just business cards, here are some places where to go:
  • CAN Dijital:  Şehitler Cad. No: 121 A, Alsancak or in Gazi Bul.No:93A, Basmane. Good qualtity for printing.They also print on paper, carton, glass, fabric etc
  • CtrlP: 1476/1 sokak no:10/a, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 463 1263. They print all types of pictures, papers, Business cards etc..
  • Ofis-ser: Kazım Dirik Mah. Gediz Cad. No:12/B, Bornova. Tel: (0232) 339 8156. They have all kind of office materials and do also photocopy, printing and more.
  • Engin: vali Kazim Dirik Cad. No:50/B. Çankaya. Tel: (0232) 425 1410. They have all kind of office materials and do also photocopy, printing and more.
  • Özmecan: 1878 Sk. No:4/A. Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 3691140. They also do printing (Invitations, flyers, Business cards, etc)
  • Arı Dijital: Alsancak Mah. 1479 Sokak No:15/A-B Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 2118. Invitations, flyers, Business cards, etc
  • Bilim Ofset: 857 Sokak. No:17 /P1 Konak. Tel: (0232) 441 7115 . Invitations, flyers, Business cards, etc
  • Bidolubaski: For online orders. They are based in Istanbul. Tel: (0216) 706 0232
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Souvenir Shops
The best place is in In the Kızlaragası Hanı, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı. There you will find hundreds of shops of all kinds.
More about Shopping in Izmir, click HERE
  • Tulip: On the 9th Floor of the Hilton Hotel. They have high quality items at reasonable prices.
  • Kazandi: Kızlaragası Hanı No: 52, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı  Tel:(0232) 459395. Small shop inside the Hisarönü next to the mosque. They speak a little bit of English.
  • Iskender Souvenir: Atatürk Cad. No: 186/2B (Kordon), Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 421 9798
  • Bazaar Izmir: Anafartlar Cad. No:228, Abacıoğlu Hanı Z/11.Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 484 2255
  • Akgül: 871 Sokak No:22, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 425 2525. All kind of (cheap) souvenir items

Shopping Malls:  
  • To see the list of all Malls in Izmir, please CLICK HERE

Tattoo:
  • Dip Tattoo Piercing Studio: 1452 Sokak No:17/b, Can Yücel Sokak, Alsancak, Tel: (0232) 422 7262
  • Thirteen Art Studio: Mahmut Esat Bozkurt Cad. No:24 Alsancak, Contact: Cem Onat, Tel : (0506) 889 0494

Translation offices:
  • Tunca Tercüme Bürosu:1472 Sokak No:24. Zeynep Hanim Apt. D.5, K.3, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 464 5560. They can translate officially documents and get them notorised.
  • Izmira Tercüme: 1438 Sk. No:20 K:2 D:5 Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 463 5737. They can translate officially documents and get them notorised.
  • Özüm Tercüme Bürosu: 856 Sokak No: 3/z-2; Nur Han. Konak PTT Bitisigi. Tel: (0232) 483 5753. They can translate officially documents and get them notorised.

Toys:
  • Toolstoy:   855 sk no 30 Kemeralti, Tel: (0232) 425 5506. good choice of legos, wooden toys, and hands-on activities
  • Osman Kizilkaya:  856 sok no 46 Kemeralti. Tel: (0232) 445 1137. Big warehouse full of toys. wholesale and retail. Go on the 1st floor, you'll find a good choice of legos, wooden toys, and hands-on activities. On the ground floor: puzzles and other games. Discount if you pay cash.

Veterinary:
  • Urla Vet poliklinik: Emre Akdag. Tel: (0232) 754 3152or (0532) 385 7427
  • Pegasos Veterinary Clinic: Konak Mahallesi, Şehit Ceysu Ceylan Sokak No:1/1, Küçükyalı. Tel: (0232) 243 6326
  • Mira Veteriner Kliniği:  Mithat Paşa Cad. Sadık Bey Durağı No:832 D:3/a. Göztepe. Tel: (0232) 244 2808
  • Foks Veteriner Kliniği: Çatalkaya mah. Mithatpaşa cad. Aydınlar Sitesi A Blok No: 350/AB, Narlıdere. Tel: (0232) 999 9962
  • Tim Dog farmer: Köyaltı No:14 Çamlı Köyü Güzelbahçe Tel: (0232) 236 7770
  • Pamuk veteriner: Yalı Mahallesi 140. Sokak No:1 Güzelbahçe.

Importing pets to Turkey:
The following documents are required and all papers must be stamped by the Agriculture Department of the country of departure. Accompanying animals should have:
  • International veterinary health certificate (also called an export certificate) issued by the vet before departure
  • Vaccination certificates
  • Identification card
  • Several vaccinations
More information can be found at: Anglo Info; Pet Travel; Bits and pieces, Pet Travel Experts , Pet Relocation

> A good company that organises the transport of your pet from Turkey to Europe is: Paws Bulgaria

Exporting pets out of Turkey:
You will need also several documents to take the pet out of Turkey, but most important, please check the documents you need of the country of destination;
More information can be found at: Anglo Info,
Pet Relocation
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