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Kusadasi, or Birds’ Island, is
known as a “fisher- men’s village. Originally it is
a quiet garden where farmers harvested thyme, sage,
wild roses, figs, grapes and olives. It is - and we
hope it will stay long - an animated village.
Kusadasi has an unimpressive
beach, however, the waterfront promenade makes for a
great sunset stroll. Ladies Beach, a topless beach,
is located 3.5kms south of town. Acting as a buffer
between the Greek island of Samos and the Turkish
mainland, Dilek National Park offers some isolated
beaches with pine trees. Perhaps the main attraction
of a trip to Kusadasi is a journey to the nearby
ruins of Ephesus. Other significant ancient sites in
the area include: Miletus, Priene, and Didyma.
Kusadasi was ruled by the Ottoman Empire after the
invasion of Sultan Mehmet Celebi in the year 1413.
During the reign of Ottomans, glorious new
structures were built in Kusadasi Okuz Mehmet Pasa
Caravanserai is the principal legacy of the Ottoman
architecture in the city, and was built by the man
of the same name, who was the vizier during the
reigns of Sultan Ahmet1 and Osman2. The fortress is
gates and walls and many mosques in the centre of
Kusadasi, as well as the citadel of the castle in
Pigeon Island, were built in the Ottoman period,
reflecting the architectural style of the era. "Kusadasi
" that means "bird island" and took its name from
Pigeon Island.
Kusadasi is the heart of the Turkish Aegean seaside.
It is one of the most beautiful places for
recreation and fun holidays. Thanks to the marina
and great harbor, Kusadasi is a favorite calling
place for yachts and tour vessels with the result
that there are many good shopping opportunities to
be found. Also is a a very good start point for
trips at Ephesus, Pamukkale, Miletos, etc.
Turkey’s national language is Turkish. In Turkey,
especially in Kusadasi, most people can speak
English and also some can speak some other foreign
languages such as German, French, Italian and other
languages. The national currency is the Turkish Lira
(TL). But currencies like USD, GBP, or DEM are
universally accepted at various places at current
exchange rates.
Foreign currencies and travellers cheques can be
changed all over Kusadasi in banks, hotels and money
exchange offices. Banks are open nationwide Monday
through Friday except public holidays between 8:30
am and 17:00 pm. Some banks and money exchange
offices remain open until midnight, especially in
summer.. Major international credit cards, such as
Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express and
Dinners Club are accepted by all major banks,
restaurants, hotels and shops.
In
Kusadasi, your have the perfect mix of Eastern
mysticism and modern western technology that is one
of the reasons why Kusadasi is a shopper’s paradise
and why shopping remains a top tourist attraction.
Kusadasi is one of those remarkable places where
shopping is a not just a journey around shops. Its
more like a journey for your personal gain.
You
will enjoy the fun of bargaining while a smiling
salesman speaks many languages negotiating for their
goods while you still feel at home. Shopping is high
on most Kusadasi itineraries and deservedly so as it
creates competitive prices. All this helps to make
your spending spree a memorable experience.
One
of the delights of shopping in Kusadasi is that most
shops are open seven days a week There are no set
hours of business but generally shops in Kusadasi
remain open from 09:00 am to 12:00 AM in summer.
Every Tuesday and Friday there is a large open
market that sells locally grown fruit, vegetables,
household items, Turkish embroideries and textiles.
After the First World War, Kusadasi was invaded by
the Greeks (1919). The city won a long struggle and
in 1922 and became a part of Turkish Republic. Izmir
was the capital of Kusadasi until 1954. Then the
capital was changed to Aydin and the city of
Kusadasi has shown a good deal of development,
especially in tourism.
Today, Kusadasi is one of Turkey's most
sophisticated holiday centres; it is a perfect place
for vacation with its sandy beaches and glassy
water. The contrast between the lively holiday life
and the quietness of the ancient ruins create the
special atmosphere of the city.
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