Pigeon Island

Pigeon Island (Güvercinada) Castle Kusadasi, Turkey

This tiny island off the west coast of the town is just a few hundred meters from the mainland of Kusadasi, and connected by walkway. 
It contains a fortress, which was constructed by the Ottomans and restored and strengthened in 1834. 

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As much as it is the most attractive building for people walking along the Coast of Kusadasi, Pigeon Island gives it's best feeling in the evening time when all it's all lit up.

Panorama of Pigeon Island and Kusadasi Cruise Port

When Cruise Ships dock in Kusadasi Port, they actually become neighbors with the Pigeon Island for a day.
It accompanies the Cruisers by giving them a great view if they prefer not go to Ephesus Sightseeing Tours and stay in their rooms. 

Pigeon Island, Kusadasi (Ephesus) Turkey

Kusadasi was an important defensive port along the Ottoman Aegean coast, and the fortress helped prevent attacks coming from the islands. 
It is now a relaxing place with landscaped terraces and several tea houses and snack bars.

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Most recent Pictures of Pigeon Island by us.

Guvercinada (Pigeon Island) Castle

In the fortress section where the Turkish Flag is, the Citadel has a Watchtower, to day it is used as an exhibition area for crafts and a Whale Skaleton.
In the outdoor courtyard of the Citadel there is a selection of various species of plants and Trees forming a small botany garden. In the hot summer days the vegetation and the breeze gives a nice feeling to the visitors.

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The Pigeon Island Castle was located on a Natural Island. People would have an access by boats only. After they connected the Island with an artificial breakwater, people were able to walk to the Island. The breakwater also functions as a Dock for some fishing boats and sightseeing boats.

Pigeon Island Dock

Almost every little county has it's Citadel in the Agean region. In Ephesus, there is Ayasuluk Hill known as Selcuk Hill. 
On my ephesus tours I also mention about Ayasuluk Hill being near the water once the siltation had not affected the geology of Ephesus area. But this picture might give us an idea how Ayasuluk Hill of Ephesus looked once.

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The citadel also has a Light House right at the Tip of the Island guiding the vessels and boats getting close to Kusadasi Cruise Port, Guvercinada Pier.

Pigeon Island Fortress Kusadasi

Kusadasi Panorama with Pigeon Island

Pigeon Island and It's Citadel is known as the symbol of Kusadasi town, not only that but also a completion of Kusadasi's Vista. 

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