The Aegean side of Turkey occupies the western part of the country along the Aegean Sea coast. Some of the notable places in the region include Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, the historic clock tower in Izmir's center, and Efes Antique City, an ancient Greek city. The culture is predominantly Muslim but respects other religions. Popular foods include Izmir meatballs, stuffed vine leaves, keşkek wheat dish, and telkadayif dessert. The traditional dance is called zeybek and features distinctive costumes and music. Daily life is modern though some traditions like deep friendships and bringing food to funerals persist.