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About Kusadasi
Kusadasi History
Kusadasi has a rich and varied history. A small settlement founded by Ionian
settlers and known as Neapolis, is known to have existed at the site even in
ancient times, but it was always over shadowed by its mighty neighbor Ephesus.
After the Hellenistic Period, the Romans and the Byzantines dominated Kusadasi.
The town was an important commercial port and a foreign colony under Venetian
and Genoese merchants in the 14th century and was called ScalaNouva (the new
port) and medieval chronicles mention the presence of foreign consulates and
warehouses.
The Turks preferred to live mainly inland on the foothills around Pilavtepe near
the ancient settlement known as Andizkule. After a period of various Selcuk
princes and Crusader knights the Ottoman Turks conquered Kusadasi in 1413. The
town took its present from during the early 17th century when Okiiz Mehmet Pasha
was a grand vizier of Ottoman Empire. He built the city walls, a mosque complex
consisting of a mosque, an Inn and a Turkish bath.
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People
In 1995 Kusadasi had a population of 50.000. Almost 99% of the populations are
Turks. The Turkish language belongs to the Ural Altaic group and has an affinity
with the Finn Hungarian languages. Turkish is written in the Latin alphabet.
Most Turkish people can speak English, German or some other foreign languages at
the shops, restaurants,bars and the hotels.
Turkey is secular republic where religious affairs and slate matters don't mix.
Nevertheless 99% of Kusadasi population is Muslim. Islam is monotheistic
religion. Turks believe there is only one GOD, Allah, and that Mohammad is the
prophet. Turks are predominantly Sunni Muslims. But one out of every six Turks
is Alevi (Shiite) in origin. Devote Muslims pray five times a day, give arms to
the poor, fast during the Ramadan holy month and make pilgrimages to the Moslem
holy lands of Medina and Mekke once in their lifetime if financially feasible.
Climate Of Kusadasi, Kusadasi and its environs have typical Mediterranean climate with warm sunny
summers and mild, wet winter
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How to Get There
How to Get to Kusadasi
Kusadasi is located on the western Anatolia by
the Aegean Coast 90 kilometers south of Izmir. You can get to Kusadasi:
Getting to Kusadasi By Air
There are regular charter flights during the summer from major European
capitals to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, located about 75 kilometers from
Kusadasi.Virtually every major city in Turkey has air service and Turkish
Airlines offers nationwide services and flies between Istanbul, Ankara and IZMIR
and from Istanbul to most other major Turkish centres.Most flights connect
through Istanbul or Ankara, both of which have domestic and international
terminals. Havas airport busses are a convenient and affordable alternative to
taxis for transportation from airports to Izmir downtown area or from downtown
area to airport in Izmir.
You can check flight schedules and book the flights from anywhere in the world
to Turkey and Izmir at our office with your representative.
Getting to Kusadasi By Bus
Busses are an efficient and affordable way to travel in Turkey. Private bus
companies provide frequent day and night services between all Turkish cities.The
major bus lines have spacious, comfortable coaches, and offer coffee, tea and
snacks.Frequent bus services, operated by major transport companies have offices
in Kusadasi.
The two largest bus company Varan and Ulusoy runs from the major cities to
Kusadasi directly.You can book your bus tickets through us.
Getting to Kusadasi By Sea
Turkish and Greek ferry boats shuttle daily
between Kusadasi and the nearby Greek island of Samos. Greek ocean liners sail
twice a week between Ancona (Italy) and Kusadasi, once a week between Venice and
Izmir.In addition to these, Kusadasi is a port of call of many foreign Ocean
liners sailing the Aegean. Turkish Maritime lines (Deniz Yollan) cruise ships
stop at Kusadasi regularly while on Istanbul Mersin sailing route. With its 700
Bert marina, Kusadasi is a major port of foreign yachtsmen.
We can arrange your Ferry ticket from our office.
Getting to Kusadasi By Rail
The extensive Turkish State Railways network connects most major cities. On
some trains, sleeping compartments are available. Detailed train schedules and
prices as well as reservation telephone numbers and authorized ticket agents are
listed on their web site at Transportation From and To the Airport.
The nearest railroad station to Kusadasi is the town of Selcuk, on the Izmir
Aydin railroad, which is linked to the national railways system. Foreign train
buffs can hire steam engine trains.
This is a fun way to travel,and should be experienced if you have time.Buses are
generally faster,cheaper are also more comfortable,however
Healt Care
Healt Care & Medical Assitance at Kusadasi
You may go Kusadasi State Hospital, Private-
Kusadasi Hospital. Clinics and Doctors of various specialties may be consulted
at regional out patient clinics in case of illness or emergency.
Medical cooperative and private doctors are also available for
consultations. An ambulance should be summoned in case of emergency.
State Hospital 618 2414, Private Hospital 613 1616 or Call 112
Consultations at hotel may be ordered with private clinics. Some hotels have
their own medical service domestic and foreign.
Pharmacies
Domestic and foreign medicaments are sold in pharmacy ( Eczane in Turkish
); there also have a large range of non-prescription medicines. Staff are often
able to speak English. You can always find a pharmacy on duty at nights and
holidays.
Insurance
For your own safety we do advise you to take out traveler's insurance to
cover accidents, illness, baggage and liability. Many Private Health Insurance
is valid in Kusadasi.
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Address:
Turkmen Mahallesi Bayraklı Dede Mevkii Ruya Evleri No:1 - (09400) Kusadasi -
Turkey
Tel: 0090 256 618 32 68 - Fax: 0090 256 618 23 60
For further information please do not hesitate to look up our website or contact
us on the details provided below or
call us 24 hour a day.
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