Cihanoglu Tower, 250 years old, 18th century, one of the three surviving towers in Aydın, also known as the Red Tower. The tower, which was built for the security of the area and as a precaution against raids, was left alone after the palace next to it burned down in a major fire. The building has 5 floors including the basement.
Manastir Bay, one of the most beautiful and important bays of Didim, is a bay visited by many domestic and foreign tourists. It is considered one of the ideal places for swimming, despite its historical importance, as it includes a monastery. You can stay as you wish in hotels and pensions located around the Gulf and meet your business needs in it. You can e...
The ancient city of Orthosia, also known as Dondoran, which means right, just and honest in Greek, attracts attention with its mosaic, which makes the city so valuable, as it shows that the area has hosted many different civilizations and human societies. It is believed to have been occupied by the Cimmerians in the 7th century BC and later taken over by the...
The ancient city of Mios, is known to have been founded by the son of King Kodros. Overshadowed by the ancient city of Miletus, the city was abandoned and accepted as one of the poorest and most valuable among the Ionian cities. It is known that the city experienced its heyday in the 5th century BC, when it became a member of the Athena-Delos Sea Union. The ...
Bey Mosque, built in 1683, the mosque that was badly damaged during the Greek occupation has undergone more than one restoration. The mosque, which draws attention with its cut stone walls and arched windows, is located near the station building in the city center of Aydin.
Temple of Apollo, the third largest temple built for Apollo. The temple built in honor of Alexander the Great, who triumphed over the Persians, bears traces of Hellenistic architecture. The temple, whose construction is believed to have been completed in the middle of the sixth century B.C., was first excavated by the British in 1858, and discoveries have be...
Ruins of Albanda, information about the ancient city, also known as the Arabs of Hisar, was found until the 3rd century BC. It is believed to be one of the most developed cities in terms of entertainment, and was famous for the majority of women playing the organ. Archaeological studies began in 1905 in the city, which was under the control of many civilizat...
Lake Bava, the largest lake in the Aegean region, the lake that served as an open bay on the Aegean Sea in ancient times, was declared a protected area in 1989 and a nature protection area in 1994. It is one of the most peaceful and natural areas, containing a variety of Of the plant and animal species of olive and pine trees. There are 261 species of birds,...
Aydin Museum of Archeology, the idea started in the room of Zafer Primary School in 1959. There are statues, coffins, columns, capitals, altars, tombstones, Islamic tombstones, monuments and tombstones with various inscriptions and architectural pieces. The museum consists of 3 departments: the Antiquities Department, the Coins Department, and the Ethnograph...
Tarhan Beach Club, featuring one of the longest beaches in Didim, is a hotel beach. You will be very happy with many companies, many activities, outdoor pool, water slides and many other facilities like spa. Having a kids club for your kids will make you and your kids happy. While your kids spend time here, you will have a good rest.
Jin Jin Castle, built from stone and rubble materials. The name of the castle comes from the name of Jin Bai, who built the castle. The fortress built by the Cihanoglari Emirate, which strengthened its presence during the weakening of the Ottoman central government, in order to ensure security and environmental control, bears traces of classical Ottoman arch...
Didim Blue Point Beach Club, a beach of high quality and decent structure, is one of the most popular and preferred beaches in the region. Dont forget that you can eat and drink something from the restaurant inside the beach! .
Karji Canal, one of the water channels on the Chin River, fascinates those who see it with its magnificent nature on the unique valley. The arches were built as part of the road that carried water to the ancient city of Alabanda. After the Qin Dam was built, Inchkimer was flooded, and she was left alone in spite of everything.
Nikati Museum, has the distinction of being the third museum in the world and the first miniature museum in Turkey. Opened in 2018, this museum displays the works of the famous sculptor Necati Korkmaz, for whom the museum is named. Let us stress that the worlds smallest works of art are on display and the works cannot be examined without a microscope or magn...
Arabapishti Canyon, shown as the eighth wonder of the world. There are many rumors about where the name of the valley came from and how it got its name. Roman and Byzantine rock tombs, ruins and caves from the Persian period of the 5th century BC are found in the valley, which is home to a variety of species of plants, animals and birds, from herons, cormora...
The ancient city of Magnesia, has not been fully explored because it is little known. The citys history dates back to the fourth century BC. Since there are walls between the ruins, albeit small, it is estimated that they were surrounded by walls. The city was ruled by the Persians, Alexander the Great and Rome in the past. The first excavations in the area ...
Kurtiki Castle, standing since the 5th century BC, attracts attention with its magnificent view. It is known that the castle was used by different civilizations for a long time. There are ruins from several different periods. It was built on a hill called Tepe Castle.
Ilyas Bey Mosque, is one of the oldest mosques in Aydin. It was built by Elias Bey of Menciogolari in 1404, in the Sok district. The mosque made of marble stone is also known as Friday Mosque. Eye-catching with its marble carvings and arched windows, it is admired by all who see it with its simple structure. The mosque, which has 8 windows, has a very specia...
Museum of Ethnography, the museum was operated in 2007 under the management of the Aphrodisias Museum. The museum gives us information about the history, social and cultural background of the region, which is one of the oldest settlements of Turkish culture, and the entire region. Ethnographic artifacts related to ceramics, hot irons, leather and other handi...
Ramadan Pasha Mosque The mosque, which was built in 1595 at the request of Ramadan Pasha, Hafiz Pashas brother, was destroyed in an earthquake in 1899 after it was burnt by a large fire. The mosque, reconstructed in 1901, appears to be a mixture of European and Ottoman architecture in the image that has survived to this day. The mosque, which attracts attent...
