- Aydin, as the capital city of Kusadasi, is situated on
the western side of Turkey and about 65km east from Kusadasi.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mountain Samsun, the
area around Aydin is also rich in culture and history. It
was at the center of a celebrated school of sculpture, and
the city was called as Tralleis in ancient times. Many ruins
around the city center date from 2Ad. Also, Aydin includes
important historical sites within its borders. Priene, Miletos,
Didyma, Aphrodisias and Heraklia are the principles attracted
by throngs of visitors every year.
- After the year of 1186, Aydin was ruled by Seljukians.
The effect of Seljukians have widely reflected the architectural
style of the city during that time. The local museum of
Aydin is a good guide for visitors, displaying artifacts
from the different periods of history.
- Aydin also reputes wide spread for its fine figs. A variety
of fruits & vegetables is grown on the fertile lands
of the Aydin. Environs of Aydin have been a stage to many
civilizations, so the city is rich in folklore and legends.
"Zeybek" is the traditional play of Aydin and
around, played with the groups of two, four, six or nine.
"Zeybek" can be played with music or not, alternatively
in slow and faster version. The man player of "Zeybek"
is called efe, a special name given to the courageous men
in the area. The traditional cloth of "Zeybek"
consist of a tasseled fes ornamented by flowers, striped
wadded jacket. Knitted belt on the waist and gaiter on the
calf are the accessories of the traditional clothes of efe.
- Aydin enjoys a reputation for its mineral springs and
spas that are serving with their varied curing and healing
properties. Aydin spa is the most famous one, having two
close and one open pools. The temperature is about 31C.There
are also different spas in Imamkoy, Germencik and Alangullu,
around the province of Aydin.
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