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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.
It contains a fortress, which was constructed by the Ottomans and restored and strengthened in 1834.
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.
It accompanies the Cruisers by giving them a great view if they prefer not go to Ephesus Sightseeing Tours and stay in their rooms.
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.
It is now a relaxing place with landscaped terraces and several tea houses and snack bars.
Most recent Pictures of Pigeon Island by us.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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Today, Kusadasi is one of Turkey’ s most sophisticated holiday centers; a perfect place for vacation with its sandy beaches and glassy water.
The contrast of the lively holiday life with the quietness of ancient ruins create the special atmosphere of the city.
The contrast of the lively holiday life with the quietness of ancient ruins create the special atmosphere of the city.
Early Kusadasi History
The early settlements in Kusadasi is by the Lelegians and Carians who moved from the central Anatolia around the year of 3000 BC.
They were the founders of a colony on the skirts of Pilav Mountain in Kusadasi, and founded the cities Ania and Melia.
Mild climate allowed the inhabitants to grow essential products such as olive, grape and figs for extracting oil or making wine and sweets on the fertile lands around the city.
They were the founders of a colony on the skirts of Pilav Mountain in Kusadasi, and founded the cities Ania and Melia.
Mild climate allowed the inhabitants to grow essential products such as olive, grape and figs for extracting oil or making wine and sweets on the fertile lands around the city.
Ancient Greek Settlements
In the 10th century BC “12 Ionian Cities” – Samos, Khios, Miletos, Priene, Ephesus, Teos, Erythrai, Priene, Klazonemi, Lebedos, Phokaia, Colophon, Smyrna, were established and reputed for the most developed cities of that age.
Asthe annual meeting place of the Ionian League, Panionian, was founded around Kusadasi; the cities of Phygale, Marathesion and Neopolis were established within the borders of the city.
During the period, the ports of Phygale and Neopolis were not busy and necessary, as they were close to the famous trading centers and ports, Miletos and Ephesus.
Asthe annual meeting place of the Ionian League, Panionian, was founded around Kusadasi; the cities of Phygale, Marathesion and Neopolis were established within the borders of the city.
During the period, the ports of Phygale and Neopolis were not busy and necessary, as they were close to the famous trading centers and ports, Miletos and Ephesus.
Persian Rule
The city was invaded by Persians around the year of 546 BC.
In 200 BC Kusadasi and its environs were dominated by the Roman Empire, and with the division of the Roman Empire, became a state of Byzantine.
As the changes in climate caused serious earthquakes and changed the route of Caystros River, Ephesus was mostly destroyed and lost its prior importance and prosperity.
The result had forced Byzantines to search for a new port and a new road that would be suitable for trading.
The area around Neopolis was found convenient by the Greek, Jewish, and Armenian merchants as a port in place of the port of Ephesus.
“Scala Nova” was the name of this new port which added a new trading center to the prior historical cities such as Ania, Melia, Phygale and Neopolis, that have created the early foundations of today’s Kusadasi.
By the coming of the 15th century, “Scala Nova” was under the domination of the Venetian and Genoese sailors and traders who established consulates here.
In 200 BC Kusadasi and its environs were dominated by the Roman Empire, and with the division of the Roman Empire, became a state of Byzantine.
As the changes in climate caused serious earthquakes and changed the route of Caystros River, Ephesus was mostly destroyed and lost its prior importance and prosperity.
The result had forced Byzantines to search for a new port and a new road that would be suitable for trading.
The area around Neopolis was found convenient by the Greek, Jewish, and Armenian merchants as a port in place of the port of Ephesus.
“Scala Nova” was the name of this new port which added a new trading center to the prior historical cities such as Ania, Melia, Phygale and Neopolis, that have created the early foundations of today’s Kusadasi.
By the coming of the 15th century, “Scala Nova” was under the domination of the Venetian and Genoese sailors and traders who established consulates here.
Turkish Era
The Turkish domination in the area entered upon the invasion of Seljukian Kilic Arslan the 2nd.
The advantageous position of Kusadasi as its being at the end of the important trade roads such as Silk Road – once held by Ephesus, influenced the development of the city in trading, positively.
Kusadasi began to be ruled by the Ottoman Empire after the invasion of Sultan Mehmet Celebi in the year of 1413.
During the reign of Ottomans, Kusadasi was introduced to glorious structures, giving a new look to its former spectacular view.
The advantageous position of Kusadasi as its being at the end of the important trade roads such as Silk Road – once held by Ephesus, influenced the development of the city in trading, positively.
Kusadasi began to be ruled by the Ottoman Empire after the invasion of Sultan Mehmet Celebi in the year of 1413.
During the reign of Ottomans, Kusadasi was introduced to glorious structures, giving a new look to its former spectacular view.
World War 1
After the First World War, Kusadasi was invaded by the Greeks (1919).
The city won a long struggle for in 1922 and became a part of Turkish Republic. Izmir was the capital of Kusadasi until 1954.
Then the capital was changed to Aydin and the city of Kusadasi has shown a good deal of development, especially in tourism.
The city won a long struggle for in 1922 and became a part of Turkish Republic. Izmir was the capital of Kusadasi until 1954.
Then the capital was changed to Aydin and the city of Kusadasi has shown a good deal of development, especially in tourism.