Dikili

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Dikili
Town
The ancient site of Atarna (Atarneus) and a view of the plain near Dikili
The ancient site of Atarna (Atarneus) and a view of the plain near Dikili
Location of Dikili within Turkey.
Location of Dikili within Turkey.
Dikili is located in Turkey
Dikili
Dikili
Location of Dikili within Turkey.
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Country  Turkey
Region Aegean
Province İzmir
Area[1]
 • District 509.60 km2 (196.76 sq mi)
Population (2012)[2]
 • Urban 18,669
 • District 35,230
 • District density 69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 35x xx
Area code(s) 0232
Licence plate 35
Website http://www.dikili.bel.tr/

Dikili is a coastal town and a district of İzmir Province in the Aegean Region of Turkey. The district is quite picturesque both along its shoreline and in its interior parts, and is a popular summer resort. The center town of Dikili is situated at about 120 km (75 mi) north of İzmir, served by a good road. The notable township of Çandarlı (ancient Pitane) is located close to Dikili.

History

There is the ancient and as yet unexplored site of Atarneus is located nearby. The site is called "Atarna" locally.

Geography

File:Midilli.jpg
The island of Lesbos viewed from the coast of Dikili

Dikili town center is situated opposite the Greek island of Lesbos. A small islet within Dikili district (called Garip Adası locally, with ancient sources also citing the name Argounissai) made international headlines in April 2007. The islet is offered for sale by its proprietors and The Guardian reported the Greek islanders of Lesbos raising money among themselves to buy the islet.[3]

Important places

There is a crater lake in Merdivenli village, and ancient caverns in Demirtaş and Deliktaş villages, as well as pine forests extending towards the Madra Stream. There are thermal springs, which are in Nebiler, Bademli and Kocaoba villages. There are also beaches in Bademli and Denizköy. The Merkez Mosque is a rare example of a wooden construction dating from 1789. It was built without using any nails in the construction.[4]

File:GaripIsland Dikili Turkey.jpg
Dikili coastline with Garip Island recently offered for sale in the background

See also

References

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External links

http://www.izmir-dikili.bel.tr/
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