Ayvalik International Music Academy (AIMA): About Ayvalik

Ayvalik

Sarmisak Stone
Masonry
Ayvalik is a charming town on the Aegean coast, located about 120 km north of Izmir. A stroll through the narrow roads of the town will charm the visitor with many fine examples of old style masonry using the local reddish "Sarmisak stone." Here is one of many examples of elaborate carvings on a Sarmisak stone balcony support. Here are some views that emphasize various aspects of Ayvalik. (Photographs, A. Cemal Ekin)

One of the most recognizable places in Ayvalik, the harbour with Cafe Canelo, the Town Hall, and Ozcanlibalik Restaurant.

	Color Sunset turns the blue waters to a wonderfully playful canvas of color. As you enjoy the rich selections from the kitchen of your favorite restaurant, the sunset creates a different view every day. Depending on the time of the day, the season, and where you are, you will see many scenes that may look similar but every sunset is different in Ayvalik.
At the top, a boat in the harbour agains the sunset, on the right, sunset view from Alibey Island (a.k.a Cunda Island)

Ayvalik has a lively market and you can experience the colorful offerings several days a week. here are some views form the markets.	Markets
	From various types of cheese to evey kind of spice, from fruits to Fruit of the Loom, they are available in the open markets of Ayvalik. Of course, the most important of all, you can sample many types of olives grown and processed in and around Ayvalik. Starting on top left, a cheese and olive stand, fruits and vegetables, clothing stands, and a spice stand.

If you have not yet tried it and you are lucky enough to visit Ayvalik when it is in season, one of the unique dishes in Ayvalik is the stuffed squash-flower. It is very delicate in taste and in its appearance. A feast for the eye and the palate.

Stuffed
squash
flowers

The Stone Cofee House

A stroll on Alibey Island will likely pass by the old Stone Coffee House. It is an old structure that reflect the architecture and masonry that unmistakably identifies Ayvalik. If you are near the old structure, make sure to swing by and see its rear view as well.

		*Doors* Ayvalik will surprise the visitors with unexpected views, flamboyantly colorful houses and doorways that stood the ages of use.
Doors are full of character in Ayvalik, no matter how old they may be

Taxiyarhis Church
Cunda

One of the must-see places in Ayvalik is on Alibey Island. Taksiyarhis Church has long been abondoned as a church but it stands with quiet dignity. The grounds keeper allows you to go inside and see the old structure which looks in worse condition from there. The colums are cracked, the frescoes are either faded or scraped or both, most of the stucco crumbled, but Taksiyarhis is determined to stand.


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