Kusadasi – While the trio of sea, sand and sun is very important to vacationers, the natural beauty that History and the architectural monuments a must. Kusadasi District is connected to Aydın Province and rich in natural beauty and historical monuments.
Kuşadası, one of the tourist areas of Aydin, fell under the sovereignty of the Ottoman Empire between 1919 and 1921 after occupation by Italy and Greece during the War of Independence. After the Ottoman Empire gained sovereignty despite the war, dozens of historical artifacts found in the area have survived to this day.
Kusadasi District is home to the historic Kursunlu Monastery, Andız Tower, which served as a watchtower at the time, Kaleici Mosque, the oldest mosque in the area, and Oleairium Olive and Olive Oil History Museum, where you can learn how olive oil is made.
These are the 21 must-see attractions of Kuşadası that you cannot miss.
1. Cave of Zeus
It is one of the natural beauties that still keeps its beauty as it is not well known among local and foreign tourists. Located at the entrance to Kusadasi National Park, Zeus Cave is a beautiful place that attracts vacationers with its clear and icy waters.
When the sea is rough, residents of the Güzelçamlı region swim in the crystal clear waters of the Zeus Cave. The water depth of this cave is 10-15 meters and the Temperature: varies by 5 degrees. Zeus Cave is one of the favorite places for vacationers due to its location, history, water and interesting characters. Zeus Cave occupies a very important place in Kusadasi tourist attractions. The cave welcomes you with its magnificent waters and a true natural wonder and also gives you the opportunity to Time to save and choose a place to visit as it borders the National Park.
If you have the opportunity, im December Getting into the cave gives you the opportunity to see the beauty of nature from this vantage point. In order to reach the Zeus Cave, you must reach the Kusadasi National Park. You can easily reach it by taking the Davutlar and Güzelçamlı minibuses from the district center.
2. Güvercinada (Pigeon Island)
Güvercinada is one of the symbols of Kuşadası and has an important historical place in the list of tourist attractions. Güvercinada in the Hacıfeyzullah district was merged with Kuşadası. The island has castles and walls inside, designed to ward off possible attacks from the sea.
Küçükada Castle and Güvercinada City Walls were built with 3 meter high stones brought by Yılancıburnu. It is enough to drive along the coast to this island in the Hacıfeyzullah district of Kusadasi. For those interested in historical architecture, this island is at the top of the list points of interest & sights from Kusadasi. The island has a magnificent structure of castles and walls and has managed to get its name on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
3. Kursunlu Monastery
The monastery Leaded is located in the southern part of the Kusadasi Davutlar region and in the northern part of the Dilek peninsula and was built on rocks and forests at an altitude of 690 meters. Although it is difficult for vacationers to reach Davutlar Kurşunlu Monastery, it is definitely one of the must-see places as it is a special historical building.
The Kurşunlu Monastery, which is visited by vacationers who like Historic Buildings exploring and observing is one of the must-see places in Kusadasi. There are kitchens, cross rooms, cemeteries and other areas in the monastery. Although there is no exact information about when the monastery was built, it is estimated to be in Byzantine times.
Especially in the April and Mai you will enjoy visiting the area for its tranquility and climatic conditions. You can reach this monastery in Davutlar district in Kusadasi by Davutlar minibus from district center.
4. Kusadasi National Park
Kuş Island National Park is also known as Dilek Yarımadası Büyük Menderes Deltası Milli Parkı. The park lies within the boundaries of Aydin Kusadasi district and is approximately 20 kilometers long and 6 kilometers wide. The national park is home to an average of 256 different bird species, the endangered Mediterranean monk seal and sea turtles.
Fresh and salt water mix in the Buyuk Menderes Delta. In this way, Delta creates biodiversity in the environment. The park features a bird watching tower, a lookout hill, hiking trails, and a children's area. The district center is about 60 kilometers from the park. You can reach the park by taking Güzelçamlı and Davutlar minibuses from the district center.
5. Ladies Beach
Located about 4 kilometers from Kusadasi city center, it is one of the beaches used only by women in ancient times. It is also known as Ladies Beach.
For those who want to swim and sunbathe without men, Kusadasi is the best place to visit. With 600 meters of sand it is a free one Beach, where you can walk and swim in the deep blue sea. With his blue Flagge and the clear water, it is the focus of holidaymakers.
6. Oleatrium Museum of Olive and Olive Oil History
Olives and olive oil, an important source of income for the Aegean, have been the subject of museums. Olive is an important source of income for Kuşadası, and Oleatrium Museum of Olive and Olive Oil History are among the places that vacationers visit.
Opened in 2011, the Oleatrium showroom was designed by Gürsel Tonbul and his wife. The word oleatrium means "olive garden". The museum is closed on Mondays, open on weekdays from 11am to 19pm and on weekends from 12pm to 20pm.
7. Kaleici Mosque
Öküz Mehmet Pasha built the Old City-Mosque as well as the caravanserai and that the Hammam in Kusadasi.
Built in the 17th century, this mosque is one of the oldest in the area. Fully cut stone was used in the construction of the mosque, which will be built on an area of 1.800 square meters. Showcasing craftsmanship from the Ottoman era, this mosque is one of the grandest Moscheen in the area. This is a mosque where 550 people can pray at the same time.
This building structure is located in Camikebir district. To reach the Kaleici Mosque, you can choose either Ataturk Boulevard or Barbaros Boulevard. It is on the left of Atatürk Avenue and on the right of Barbaros Avenue.
8. İbramaki Art Gallery and House of Culture
While the İbrahimaki Art Gallery and Culture House in Kusadasi was used as a girls' education center and hospital in the past, today the building structure has been restored as an art gallery and culture house. This cultural house hosts various exhibitions in certain months and days of the week and is a must-see.
Ibramaki Art Gallery; an architectural structure that hosts exhibitions of paintings, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, music and poetry concerts. On average, art galleries host more than 400 events per year. A visit to the cultural center is necessary to take part in the Activities participate and see the different buildings.
This cultural center is located in the Camikebir district, in the heart of the Ataturk Avenue district.
9. Kusadasi Kaleici Bar Street
Kaleiçi Bar Street is one of the busiest places for the summery Nightlife in Kusadasi.
The music lasts until first light on the street, and the weekends are funnier, livelier, and more crowded than weekdays. The entertainment center of Kuşadası has very important squares and streets with its night life. Especially considering the places to visit in Kusadasi, this is one of the places that you should not miss. Kaleiçi Bar Street diversifies Kusadasi's colorful nightlife and attracts the attention of many foreign tourists. In addition to the lively nightlife, Pub Street takes on the appearance of a quiet village during the day.
10. Temple of Apollo in Didim
The Temple of Apollo is located in the Didyma area, about 77 kilometers from Kusadasi. For history buffs, this is a very special place.
11. Ancient city of Miletus
The ancient city The nation is about 62 kilometers from Kusadasi and is another ideal place for day trips. The imposing ancient theater and the Miletus Museum in the ancient city add color to your trip.
After visiting the ancient city of Miletus, if you visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the Church of the Virgin Mary want to see, you have to drive 20 minutes. If you come to Kusadasi, from there you can take the bus to Selcuk district and see the historical monuments here. To get to Ephesus you must have a Minibus take from Selcuk district.
12. Bafa Lake Nature Park (Bafa Gölü Tabiat Parkı)
Located about 62 km from Kusadasi city center, Bafa Lake Natural Park is a great place to spend a day in contact with nature. A variety of fish and waterfowl live in this park among the pine and olive trees, and you also have the opportunity to go on boat trips and fishing.
13. Dilek Peninsula National Park (Dilek Yarımadası Milli Parkı)
The Diek Peninsula National Park is one of the most beautiful bays in the world Turkey, and despite its recent overcrowding, it continues to serve without losing its beauty. 2 bays will welcome you when you come to Dilek Peninsula. While the first is built on sand, the second is mostly covered with pebbles. If you decide to spend your daily vacation there, you should consider these factors.
Both bays are very beautiful and can be called magnificent. This bay, criss-crossed by forests, is also home to many animals. Wild boars in particular are said to be very tourist friendly and often share their meals. Another feature of this park is that it offers a variety of activities.
Jeep and horseback riding, skydiving, scuba diving and nature walks are some of the activities you might enjoy.
14. Ökuz Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai (Ökuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansarayi)
The building was built by Grand Vizier Ökuz Mehmet Pasha in 1618 and resembles a small castle. This caravanserai has a very attractive exterior with 2 floors and an inwardly closed exterior.
It is said that the building is still used today as a hotel and tourist facility and is one of the special works worth visiting. It is also very close to Kusadasi Pier. If you want to experience a different type of accommodation, you can visit this caravanserai and avail their services.
15. Ancient City of Ephesus (Efes Antik Kenti)
The ancient city of Ephesus is one of the most important cities in the world. This 8600 B.C. The city, which was founded around XNUMX BC, first tried to survive as a community area. What is remarkable, however, is that over time it has developed into one of the largest, most important and most exciting world capitals of its time.
The ancient city developed rapidly, especially as trade routes passed through it, and the Selcuk district contained the most fertile land in Anatolia. The region's golden age was its union with Rome. The ancient city of Ephesus, founded in 129 B.C. merged with Rome became the capital of the Asian province. The city's wealth did not stop there, it also spread to architecture, creating magnificent structures such as the Library of Celsus.
In addition, the area is the birthplace of various religions, in particular the House of the Virgin Mary, which has attracted great tourist interest. There is a part of the area also known as the ancient city of Smyrna. Ephesus is about an hour's drive from the city center of Izmir away. among the Attractions in Izmir the ancient city of Ephesus is one of the must-see attractions.
16. Church of the Virgin Mary
The Church of the Virgin Mary is located 9 km from the Selcuk district of Izmir, an area of high spiritual value for the Christian community and considered a pilgrimage center.
In the baptistery garden in the center of the church is a statue of the Virgin Mary. The building was actually a house that was later converted into a church. The building is known to date from the 7th or 8th century. Declared a place of pilgrimage by the 1961rd Pope John in 23, the church welcomes thousands of visitors every year. The water from the 3 fountains in the church garden is said to have healing properties.
17. Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the world, was built in 550 BC. built. It is estimated that the construction of the Temple of Artemis took about 120 years. All the carvings in the Temple of Artemis in the ancient city of Ephesus are made of marble. Although the Temple of Artemis was built entirely of marble, only two types of marble have survived to this day. After paying the entrance fee to the ancient city, you don't have to pay anything extra for the temple.
18. Andiz Tower (Andız Kulesi)
Andız Tower was built of stone, brick and khorasan mortar. It was built in Greek times as a watchtower. Various civilizations are trying to survive around Andız Tower. Agricultural activities stand out in this area inhabited by Karians, Lydians and Legis. Shrubs and olive trees are widespread around Andız Tower. It is difficult to see the remains of the tower due to the bushes and trees surrounding the now-abandoned tower. Andız Tower is located on Atatürk Street on the Aydın-Kuşadası highway.
19. Kadıkalesi Excavation (Kadıkalesi Kazısı)
The archaeological site of Kadıkalesi overlooks the port of Anaia, one of the ancient settlements located 8 kilometers south of the city center. Kadıkalesi is used to excavate historical artifacts such as B. Pottery belonging to surviving civilizations from the past. The area has been known as an archaeological site since 2001 and is being studied by a team from the Department of Art History at Ege University. Kadıkalesi archaeological site is 8 km south of Kusadasi.
Access the area from downtown Kusadasi via the D-515 highway.
20. Kusadasi Bazaar and Shopping
The products that you can buy from the area during your vacation in Kusadasi include souvenirs, accessories, types of jewellery, leather shoes, bags and purses, accessories and figurines reminiscent of Kusadasi. Handwoven carpets and kilims are among the finest products in the travel trade. While citrus fruits, citrus fruits and fig jam are the top-selling items, Aydin's famous figs are one of the options you'll want to take with you when you come back from vacation.
21. Sirince village
You don't want to explore villages with old buildings and narrow streets, you don't realize how quickly time flies when you enter one of the streets and exit the other? If you have visited the village of Şirince, which is characterized by a variety of ciders, you should definitely not return without the delicious one wine To taste.
Şirince village (where most Greek historical buildings are located) and Kuşadası city center are 30 minutes away. You can take Selçuk minibus from Kuşadası bus station to Selçuk terminal and then take minibus to Şirince village.
Top Attractions in Kusadasi
Kuşadası is a district of Aydin. The district consists of 23 districts and is one of the most important tourist centers in Turkey. There are several ways to get to the Kusadasi area of Aydin. The variety of options you have to get to the area gives you a convenient means of transportation. Kusadasi is known for its population density close to major Turkish cities, 71 km from Aydin city center, 90 km from Izmir and 570 km from and Istanbul .
The Kuşadası district of Aydın offers a variety of activities every day for you to have fun and spend an adrenaline-filled day.
Kusadasi district in Aydin is a major tourist destination with natural beauty, historical and touristic attractions and beaches. Kusadasi District attracts great interest among domestic and foreign tourists, and welcomes thousands of tourists every year.
Kuşadası in the Aegean region is in Summer more crowded than other resorts. It has attracted great attention from domestic and foreign tourists. The most important reason to prefer Kuşadası is that you can do different types of activities. There are so many different things to do in this neighborhood. Therefore, the question of what to do can be answered in different ways.
