Located in a beautiful bay on the west coast of Turkey,
Kusadasi literally means "bird island". Located about 90 km south of Izmir, the city terraces overlooking a beautiful landscape of the Aegean Sea. The beaches are wide and some hotels do not have platforms equipped with sun beds. In about 15 minutes by car, there are several water parks, one of the most popular Aqua Fantasy and Aqua Land is also where you can swim with dolphins. Fun nightlife and shopping in the bazaar with an irrepressible variety. And 'nice even a walk to the little "Güvercin Adasi"
Pigeon Island is now connected to the mainland by a road.
Kusadasi offers a wide variety of excursions to be made in the immediate surroundings.
The most important place to visit
Ephesus archaeological site is located approximately 30 minutes by car. Lovers of ancient history will only be spoiled for choice. The visit of Ephesus ancient commercial center, is one of the most extraordinary views that can be made in Turkey.
Ephesus was one of the largest Ionian cities in Anatolia, at the mouth of the river Caistro and the 129 was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Among the ruins, making it one of the most famous archaeological sites in the Mediterranean Sea, are worthy of note is the Temple of Domitian, the library and the amphitheater.
A short distance away, near the ruins of the Basilica of St. John built on his grave, you can see the last column of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven
Wonders of the World.
Going up the hill of the Nightingales, is another important place for Christianity, the sanctuary of the
Virgin Mary, built on the "House of Mary" where it is believed to have lived the last years.
Another place of Christian pilgrimage is the Cave of the
Seven Sleepers, now revered as saints. It is said that during the Christian persecution of Emperor Decius (250 AD), seven Christian youths of
Ephesus were called before a court because of their faith. They refused to sacrifice to idols, were convicted but released at the moment. To avoid re-arrest hid in a cave. Discovered, were walled up in the cave itself. The seven young men slept in their prison awaiting death.
They were awakened by the masons who breached the wall, wanted to build a pen. It had been two hundred years and was Malchus fell back into town when he discovered to his amazement of being in a city where Christian symbols were now tolerated. Initially mistaken for a madman, it was finally believed when the bishop and the citizens went to the cave and were able to verify the story.
If you have multiple days, do not miss One Mile, large port ion,
Aphrodisias and
Pamukkale ( Hierapolis ) triumphs when a fairy landscape with thermal waters that have set down on the edges of the plateau formations of stalactites and basins.
Another Details about Region of Kusadasi and Ephesus:
Kusadasi Guide, Turkey
Located in a beautiful bay on the west coast of Turkey,
Kusadasi literally means "
bird island". Located about 90 km south of Izmir, the city terraces overlooking a magnificent landscape of the Aegean.
Kusadasi Beaches are broad and
Kusadasi hotels do not have platforms are equipped with sun loungers. In about 15 minutes by car, there are several water parks, one of the most popular Aqua Fantasy and Aqua Land is also where you can swim with dolphins .
Nightclubs and shopping in the bazaar with a black indomitable. And nice even a trip to the small "Guvercin Adasi"
Pigeon Island is now connnected to the mainland by a road.
Kusadasi offers a wide range of trips in the immediate vicinity .
Kusadasi Hotels with modern, luxurious, affordable and ready to welcome you with a wide variety of options
Hotels in Kusadasi.
The most important place to visit the archaeological site of
Ephesus is located about 30 minutes by car. Lovers of ancient history, are spoiled for choice. The visit of the commercial center of Ephesus is one of the spectacular views that can be done in Turkey. Every day,
Ephesus Tours organized by several tour companies as group and
private ephesus tours from Kusadasi.
Also you can find many detealid informatins with ephesus pitures, ephesus photos and all about kusadasi tours from this source web site:
http://www.kusadasi.tv/ and for Multi Language:
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Greek,
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Where is Ephesus ?
Ephesus was one of the largest Ionian cities in
Anatolia, at the mouth of the river Caistro and 129 was the capital of the Roman province of Asia.
Among the ruins, making it one of the most famous archaeological sites of the Mediterranean Sea, is worthy of note is the Temple of Domitian, a library and an amphitheater.
Another Important places for same Region
Distance, near the ruins of the Basilica of St. John built on his grave, you will see the last column of the
Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the world.
Climbing the hill nightingales, is another important place for Christianity in the Shrine of the
Virgin Mary House a "
house of Mary" if you feel you have experienced in recent years.
