Aydin, as the capital
city of Kusadasi, is
situated on the western
side of Turkey and about
65km ea
st
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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