PLACES TO VISIT IN AYDIN
PLACES TO VISIT IN AYDIN
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Esi names are Tralleis and Güzelhisar. After the establishment of the Aydınoğulları principality in the fourteenth century, it was called Aydın.
It was home to many civilizations in ancient times. It was developed during the Hittites with its history dating back to 2500 before Christ. In the eighth century, the Lydians had their most brilliant period.
1811 has been the center of the provinces including Ä°zmir, Antalya, Isparta and Manisa. Then, when it came to 1923, it became a province.
Tomb of Ahi Bayram
- It is not known exactly who belongs to the tomb.
- Only two people are emphasized. The first is Ahi Ibrahim, Ahmet Gazi's brother; the other one is Ä°brahim Efendi.
- It is estimated that it was made in the fourteenth century.
- It has a rectangular structure. The cone has an octagonal pyramid shape.
- Made with fragments from the Byzantine period.
Although it is not known exactly who belongs to the tomb, two people are emphasized. First; this tomb belongs to Ahmet Gazi's brother ahi Bayram, and the second belongs to a person named Ibrahim Efendi. 14. century to be made in the estimates.
Arpaz Castle
- 19. 17, although known as Century. and 18. There are also traces of the century.
Altinkum Beach
- It's a blue flag beach.
Andiz Tower
- First, a small group of Carians, Lydians and Legels were settled.
- It was used as a watchtower in the Hellenistic period.
Ahmet Semsi Pasha Mosque
- Popularly known as the Red Minaret Mosque. This is because the minaret is made of bricks.
- Made in 16592.
- Built by Ahme Semsi Pasha, the mosque has one dome and one minaret.
Aphrodisias Ancient City
- It takes its name from Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty.
- It has a history dating back to the second century BC.
- It was accepted as a sacred place during Roman times. And it was named as Lelegonpolis, Ninoi, Kayra and Megapolis.
- Excavations carried out in this area revealed the presence of two villages in this region.
- The examination of the theater walls revealed that Caesar gave a statue of Eros to Aphrodite.
- After Caesar's death, this city was pillaged.
Alinda Ancient City
- It was formed when Keketemnos' daughter Ada was removed from Bodrum by her brother Pxodaros and settled here.
- It was first discovered by Chandler at 1765. Although it was thought that it was the continuation of the ancient city of Alabanda at first, it turned out to be a different center of life.
- Agora, city walls, acropolis and theater have survived.
Alabanda Ancient City
- It is one of the Carian cities.
- Alabanda means horse racing or horse victory.
- Agora, Roman baths, theaters, city walls, buildings such as the temple of Apollo are the surviving works.
Aydin Archeology Museum
- Until 1950, the houses that were in the community houses were transferred to the treasury on this date.
- When it came to 1959, this building, which was opened as a civil service, started to operate as a Museum Directorate in 1969.
- Opened to visitors in 1973, this museum served here until 2012.
- The museum consists of various sections; Tepecik Höyük Section, Archaic Panionion Section, Kadıkalesi Section, Alabanda Section, Tralleis Section, Magnesia Hall, Nysa Hall, Mosaic Hall, Stone Works Hall, Coin Section, Rescue Excavations Section.
Ahmet Gazi Mosque
- Located in the old village of Cine.
- Built on 1308.
- It is estimated that the mosque was built by Hızır Bey, the son of Menteşoğlu Orhan Bey.
- It is presumed to be one of the oldest known mosques in the city.
- Rubble and cut stone were used in the construction of the mosque.
- Wall thickness is 1.70 meters.
- The mosque has four windows on the upper floor and nine windows on the lower floor.
Aphrodisias Ancient City-Aydın
- Founded at the end of the first century before Christ.
- 7, built in the Roman period, has a theater with a capacity of one thousand people and consists of two parts, the Hadrian Bath built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadriana. This bath is surrounded by walls. The Temple of Aphrodite was converted into a Christian Church on 500 AD. In the ancient city, the bishop palace, the parliament building, the religious center and the stadium are the surviving points.
Bey Mosque
- It is presumed that the mosque built by Süleyman Bey in 1683 was built by one of the journeymen of Mimar Sinan.
- The mosque, which was destroyed in the earthquake of 1899, has been tried to be restored to the original on the dates of 1954 - 1956.
Dilek Peninsula
- It is composed of mesozoic limestone, marble, palezoic schists and neogene blocks.
- A large part has been declared a national park.
- The highest peak is Mykale.
- 36 is home to a variety of mammal, 45 is a marine species, 42 is a species of reptile.
- And there is a small number of Mediterranean monk seals on this peninsula.
Didyma Ancient City
- The most famous point of the city is the Temple of Apollo.
- The first excavations in the city were carried out by the British at 1858. And these studies continued until 1937.
- In addition to being an ancient city, it is a religious center.
- After the victory of Alexander the Great against the Persians, construction of this city began.
- Apollo's twin brother is Artemis, the Moon Goddess. He called this city Didyma, which means twin brothers in Greek.
Ephesus Convention Center
- Opened on 2013.
Faustina Bath
- It was built by the Roman emperor Marcus Avreliua.
- Nusa statues are exhibited in Istanbul Archeology Museum.
Pigeon Castle
- Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha built the inner castle. The walls were built by Ilyas Aga.
- The aim is to stop the attacks from the sea in the rebellion of Peloponnese.
- The castle also dates back to the Byzantine period.
- 1957 is also landed.
- There are many bird species.
Ilyas Bey Complex
- It is located in Miletus Archaeological Area.
- There are artifacts from different periods of the Middle Ages.
- Consists of mosque, hammam and madrasah.
Körteke Castle
- Estimates are part of the city of Xyatis.
- There are traces of many periods.
- There are acropolis, two towers and a cistern in the castle.
Cihanzade Mustafa Mosque in Kocarli
- It is the oldest mosque in the region.
- 17th century architectural features.
- The architecture of the mosque has a square plan but has an octagonal dome.
- There is wooden workmanship on windows and doors.
- The mosque minaret has a single balcony. And above the altar there is a panoramic view of Mecca.
- This Mecca view belongs to an Italian painter.
Kusadasi National Park
- Spindle parked on 1966.
KurÅŸunlu Monastery
- Used for education and protection.
- It was built during the Byzantine period in the eleventh century.
Ethnographic Museum of Karacasu
- Opened to visitors in 2007.
- Local items on display
- It belongs to the Directorate of Aphrodisias Museum.
Magnesia Ancient City
- Founded by a community known as Magnets.
- Excavations by Carl Humman on behalf of the Berlin Museum in 1891.
- During the 21 month excavations, artifacts such as Temple of Artemis, Agora, Temple of Zeus were found.
Miletus Theater
- Helen - Roman works are among.
- Another feature of this theater is that it has an acoustic structure.
- It is one of the most important settlements of Ionia.
Miletus Museum
- Opened to visitors in 1973. However, after the museum building was closed due to structural deterioration, it was opened to visitors again in 2011.
- The artifacts found in the excavations in the ancient city of Miletus are exhibited.
- In the lion gallery inside the museum, there are 30 works.
- Remains from the ancient city of Didma are also on display.
- Marble structures, pottery, metal, glass artifacts, altars, inscriptions, column capitals, products such as precious jewelry.
NasuhpaÅŸ to
- It is known as Osman Aga Madrasah among the people.
- A madrasah with a square plan and a wooden door consisting of a single storey around a courtyard near the square was built of rubble and brick.
Nysa Ancient City
- Although it has two city views, many works from the city are still standing.
- It is one of the most important cities of Caria.
- It is not known exactly when it was founded, but there is information that it was founded in the third century BC.
- There are artifacts such as kentgymnasium, stadion, agora, theater and grentikon bearing the traces of the Hellenistic period.
Otantika Ethnographic Museum
- Unlike other museums, there is no specific museum building.
- Located in a shopping center.
- Ethnography museum, shop, coffee house, dining house consists of four parts.
- 4.000 is at work.
Öküz Mehmet Paşa Caravanserai
- Made on 1618.
- Consists of thick and high walls.
- The courtyard plan is rectangular and has the appearance of a small inner castle.
- Made of rubble and reused stones.
Priene Ancient City
- BC. 7 is a city built in the century.
- The Temple of Demeter, built for the goddess Athena, is one of the most magnificent buildings in addition to being built at the highest point of the city.
- BC. 350 has a theater, agora, Temple of Zeus, gymnasion, necropolis and Byzantine Churches built with a capacity of one thousand 5.
Ramazan Pasha Mosque
- It was built by Ãœveys Pasha's brother Ramazan Pasha in 1595.
- The mosque, which was destroyed during the earthquake in 1899, was rebuilt by Sökeli Halil Paşa. And this name is also known.
Island with handle
- It is a protected area.
- It was formed by the accumulation of ashes scattered around as a result of the volcanic eruption that occurred in the Sea of ​​Aegean in 1500 years before Christ.
- According to a rumor of the island, the life of the person who collects 10 pebbles from the island extends 10 years.
Tralleis Ancient City
- It was not known exactly when it was founded but it was taken by Alexander at 334 before Christ. It was then under the rule of the Hellenistic kings.
- The only surviving work in the city is the gymnasium called Üç Gözler. There are also many remains.
Uveys Pasha Mosque
- The mosque built by Ãœveys Pasha was built in 1568.
the Zincirlih
- It is part of the Nasuh Pasha Complex.
- According to the inscription on the entrance, it was built by Nasuh Pasha on 1708.
Cave of Zeus
- Located at the entrance of Dilek Peninsula.
- It has mythology.
- When God Zeus angered his brother Poseidon, the Sea God, he came to this cave and waited for his brother to calm down.
Aytepe, Pinarbasi Recreation Area, Sırtlanini Cave, Altinkum Beach, Didim, Kusadasi, Yoruk Ali Efe House Museum, Temple of Apollo, Kocarli Cihanoglu Complex, Cihanoglu Mosque, Gumrukonu, Akbuk, Aydinli Bay, Icmeler Bay, Old Gullubahce, Faustina Bath, Cine Valley , Karacasu Ethnography Museum, Çine Kuva-i Milliye Museum, Çine Beekeeping Museum and Nazilli Ethnography Museum, Arpaz Beyler Mansion, Geyre, Körteke Castle, Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, Küçükada Castle, Bafa Lake, Arapapıştı Canyon are other places to visit. In addition to these points, Celsus Library, Saint John Church, Isa Bey Mosque, Labranda Ancient City, Domitianus Temple, Pollio Fountain, Yediuyurlar Cave, Guzelcamli National Park, Paradise Bay, Sharlan Nature Park, Caglayan National Park, Terrace Houses, St. Also nearby are St. John the Evangelist's Cathedral.