ancient ruins
Ephesus
One of the best-preserved ancient Greek-Roman cities in the Mediterranean, featuring the spectacular Library of Celsus, grand theater, and terraced houses with intricate mosaics.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Turkey · Asia
Aydın sits on the route: 5 minutes from Kadıköy, 45km from Ephesus.
Aydın is a town located in Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Aydın sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aydın to your route.
Aydın ( EYE-din; Turkish: [ˈajdɯn]; formerly named Güzelhisar; Greek: Τράλλεις Tralleis) is a city in and the seat of Aydın Province in Turkey's Aegean Region. The city is located at the heart of the lower valley of Büyük Menderes River (ancient Meander River) at a commanding position for the region extending from theRead more
uplands of the valley down to the seacoast. The city forms the urban part of the Efeler district, with a population of 259,027 in 2022. Aydın city is located along a region which was famous for its fertility and productivity since ancient times. Figs remain the province's best-known crop, although other agricultural products are also grown intensively and the city has some light industry.
At the crossroads of a busy transport network of several types, a six-lane motorway connects Aydın to İzmir, Turkey's second port, in less than an hour, and in still less time to the international Adnan Menderes Airport, located along the road between the two cities. A smaller airport, namely Aydın Airport, is located a few kilometers in the South-East of Aydın. The region of Aydın also pioneered the introduction of railways into Turkey in the 19th century and still has the densest railroad network.
The province of Aydın is also where a number of internationally known historic sites and centers of tourism are concentrated.
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Aydın is located in Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 37.8450 latitude, 27.8396 longitude.
Aydın has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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ancient ruins
One of the best-preserved ancient Greek-Roman cities in the Mediterranean, featuring the spectacular Library of Celsus, grand theater, and terraced houses with intricate mosaics.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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