Alp Hotel

FOOD TO DIE FOR

by whitecliff62

You can't visit Kusadasi without tasting one of these great tasting kebaps. You will find these in all the good restaurants in Kusadasi. As you can see the kebap ended up bigger than the plate hahahahaha, great value food

Ephesus

by HotRodEtte

Cool clothes and comfy shoes are all you'll need when coming to visit the ruins of Ephesus. The tour will take you roughly an hour and a half or so, where you will be taken through with a local guide who tells you what everything used to be. The amphitheater was by far the most impressive, however I was unable to fit a photo in with my camera due to the immaculate size!

Kusadasi - Turkey

by Dusavuk

"Kusadasi"

Kusadasi, which means "bird island", is set in a superb gulf in the Aegean region of Turkey and is known for its turquoise sparkling water, broad sandy beaches, bright sun and large marina. A glorious ancient city stands beside it, Ephesus with hundreds of thousands of visitors from tours each year.

"Caravanserai"

It is located in the center of town near the harbour. It is built by Grand-Vizier Okuz Mehmet Pasa in 1618. It was restored in 1966. It was an Ottoman castle built for overseas trade. Its courtyard is approximately 18.50 meters (56 feet) by 21.60 meters (65 feet), and is surrounded with a two-story "revak". At the north west, and south east corners there are two stairs used to go upstairs from the rear side. The entrance is at the north. The marble gate-fold which has 2.96 meter (9 feet) width is bonded with a low vault.

"Pigeon island"

In front of the town of Kusadasi an isle connected by a road to mainland, rises the ancient fortress of Kusadasi which is surrounded by imposing turreted glacis. This fortress became famous during the 16th century when it was used as a base for the exploits of the pirate Khair ad-Din better known as Barbarossa.