IZMIR. CITY OF INFIDELS - MARCELINA SZUMER-BRYSZ

Discover the fascinating cultural mosaic of Izmir, a city where tradition intertwines with modernity, and the influences of the East permeate the European spirit. Marcelina Szumer-Brysz takes us on a journey through this extraordinary place, showing us its rich history and contemporary face. Get to know Izmir, a city of contrasts, where mosques and modern art galleries coexist, and traditional values mix with a liberal lifestyle.

• Egalitarian and free city in Turkey
• Guide to Izmir by Marcelina Szumer-Brysz
• Conversations with residents, including professors, athletes, and fortune tellers
• Rich history of the city told in popular TV series
• Variety and hypnotizing nature of Izmir

Marcelina Szumer-Brysz, personally connected with Izmir, is a wonderful guide to this vibrant city. Walking through the streets of Izmir, she talks to a professor who teaches mathematics to young people in a unique village outside the city, to a Turkish woman playing in a local football team, and to fortune tellers who predict the future from coffee grounds, regardless of the fact that it is considered a sin. The author also leads us through the rich history of Izmir, which is proudly told in popular TV series and without which the present of this city, which still attracts and hypnotizes with its colorfulness, cannot be fully understood. This book is not only a travelogue, but above all a portrait of the city and its inhabitants, showing their daily life, worries and joys.

Czarne Publishing House, known for publishing reports and non-fiction literature, gives readers another book that allows them to better understand the world. "Izmir. City of Infidels" is a book that will surely interest all lovers of travel, history and culture. It is a must-read for those who want to get to know Turkey from a different perspective, off the beaten tourist track. Marcelina Szumer-Brysz takes us on a journey that will be remembered for a long time, showing Izmir as a city full of life, contrasts and surprises.

Marcelina Szumer-Brysz's book is an invitation to discover Izmir, a city that is constantly changing, but at the same time remains true to its roots. It is a story about the people who make up this place, about their stories, dreams and challenges. It is a read that allows you to look at Turkey from a new perspective, understand its complexity and cultural richness. "Izmir. City of Infidels" is a book that inspires to travel, to get to know the world and to open up to other cultures.