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Overview

°­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı is a popular package-tour destination and, as the coastal gateway to Ephesus, Turkey's busiest cruise port. Lacking the sights and ambience of Bodrum and the mix of Marmaris, °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı remains a runner-up on the Aegean party scene, but the Irish pubs, discos and multilingual touts certainly create a memorably ribald atmosphere. If you prefer to mix your Ephesus visit with nightlife and sea views rather than the rural ambience of Selçuk, then °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı could be the right choice, offering some good hotels and restaurants.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı Castle

    °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı Castle

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    °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı's small, picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Güvercin Adası (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. It's now…

  • Kadınlar Denizi

    Kadınlar Denizi

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    °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı's most famous beach is Kadınlar Denizi (literally 'Ladies Sea'), south of town and served by dolmuÅŸes running along the coastal road. Kadınlar…

  • Bazaar

    Bazaar

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    Immediately in the line of sight of disembarking cruisers, the main bazaar area, which incorporates the Grand Bazaar and the Orient Bazaar, hawks 'genuine…

  • Kaleiçi Camii

    Kaleiçi Camii

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    The 'Old Town Mosque', built by Grand Vizier Öküz Mehmed Pașa in the 17th century, is the most impressive mosque in Kușadasi and can accommodate 550…

  • Haci İbrahim Camii

    Haci İbrahim Camii

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    This 17th-century mosque employs an unusual style of Ottoman architecture. The wooden ceiling of the rectangular structure is covered by roof tiles.

  • °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı Town Beach

    °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı Town Beach

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    °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı town's small artificial beach is nice enough, but gets very crowded in summer with tourists from the big nearby hotels.

  • Atatürk Monument

    Atatürk Monument

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    An enormous statue of the national hero overlooks °­³ÜÅŸ²¹»å²¹²õı from a hilltop to the west of the centre.

  • Monumental Arch

    Monumental Arch

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    Brick Byzantine archway in the centre of town.

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