basin. Tahtalı barrage is important for İzmir because it makes up the shortage in water supply to the city. Parent House of İzmir: Among the buildings constructed during the period of İzmir’s Republic, Fire Department Building had a privilege. Because of this concession, Mr. Piriştina restored this building and made it Parent House of İzmir. Museums in İzmir: Ahmet Piriştina constructed a culture park for historical artifacts (stone, ceramic and precious works of art). This museum contains many precious works covering several civilisations. References External links Who is who database - Biography of Ahmet Piriştina 1952 births 2004 deaths People from İzmir Turkish people of Albanian descent Mayors of İzmir Republican People's Party (Turkey) politicians Members of the 20th Parliament of Turkey