The modern Turkish name of the city is derived from the words kuş (bird) and ada (an island), which means - Bird Island. Perhaps the name is associated with a small island, which flew a variety of birds nest. Currently, the island is connected to the shore causeway.
The city is located on the Aegean coast, 90 km south of the third largest city in Turkey, Izmir, and 71 km from the provincial capital of Aydin.
Near the beach area is the Greek island of Samos, the Ionian cultural center in ancient times.
Since ancient times, the area is known as the cultural center of many civilizations. It is possible that the legendary Leleges people lived here even for 3000 years BC. Later, from the 11th century BC Here settle the first Greek tribes, later, in the 9th century - Ionians.Many ancient buildings are Ionian period of history, including Neopolis, located near the town of Kusadasi, in the town yilan breaker, and is considered the first ancient settlement in the region. During this period, the main trading center of the region was Ephesus, which owns its own harbor. Kusadasi was known as the de minimis trade port serving ships sailing along the coast of the Aegean Sea. Beginning in the 7th century BC the coast was ruled by Lydians, then touch c 546 BC - Persians, and from 334 BC, the entire coast, including Anatolia, conquered by Alexander the Great.
The heyday of Kusadasi fell on the decline of Ephesus in late antiquity and the early Middle Ages. Until the XV century, the town was a trading center of the republics of Genoa and Venice. In 1413, the city seized the Ottoman Empire, after which the city became an important trading port Ottoman.Since that time, the city preserved built in the years 1612-1613 caravanserai "Mehmed Pasha."
Since 70-ies of XX century in Kusadasi actively build hotels and develop mass tourism. Today, Kusadasi is an attractive from a tourist point of view center with luxury hotel complexes on the beach, a large international marina, a huge number of historic attractions including the House Sv.Devy Mary, where she lived the last years of his life; the ancient city of Ephesus; world-famous town of Sirince with a thriving and currently wine production, as well as many others.
Properties in Kusadasi is represented by the different kinds of objects, from modest small apartments to the most luxurious villas. Sea view from the window or the spacious terrace of his house is worth more than the proximity to the beach.Beaches in Kusadasi very different - from the undulating and rocky; beautiful sandy equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas to elite Beach Park.
The cheapest apartments can be found here at a cost of about 40 000 euros, but those apartments that really want to live and rest in comfort, will cost a bit more expensive - 60 000 euros and above.
As for the villas, they are presented here for every taste, in different variations - close to the sea, on the shore and in the mountains far in the bosom of nature; in a well maintained complex and very individual; with luxurious finishes and the euro the most simple; with stunning views of the sea or in the woods overlooking the greenery; modern design and old-style.
The cost to them is also very different, depending on many factors. But to date, it varies from EUR 100 000 to EUR 2 000 000.
Kusadasi is among the important historical monuments, which have been mentioned above, as well as in close proximity to the amenities of a modern infrastructure, as to the international airport is just 60 km .; the third largest city in Turkey - Izmir - 90km.
Historical data were taken from the resource "Wikipedia".
Author rest of the text - Alena Assorgina.
