Many of the Turkic languages ​​the word "caravanserai" means a fairly large building, located in the city or on the road, which serves as a car park and shelter for travelers Asia. Usually it was used caravans. Sometimes indoor and caravanserai. The walls of the latter capture the attack, and even withstand short siege. Most often, this caravanserai was located along caravan routes, although sometimes this kind occurs in cities. The base of the caravanserai has a square or rectangular shape. As a rule, there is an open courtyard in the center of which there is a well. Inside the building housed living quarters and warehouses for goods. Mandatory was the presence of the pen for the beasts of burden. Caravanserais had one or two floors. The two-storey versions on the second floor were rooms for guests, and under them were located warehouses and pens for animals.

Often, caravanserais looked very luxurious, but did not have household items, due to which travelers had to carry a bed, carpets and provisions for themselves and their animals. Usually there was only water brought from a distance. In big cities, caravanserais were full likeness of modern hotels. In addition to the shelter they provide additional services: food, bath, money exchange offices and so on. N.

In the resort town of Kusadasi is an excellent caravanserai dating from the sixteenth century. It was built by Sultan Mehmet Pasha. The building had a wide walls, stone stairs, high towers and iron gates. In its cozy courtyard and beautiful fountains gurgled smelled spices. In those days it stayed tired caravans, following the Silk Road from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean city. Foreign merchants are indulged in the pleasures of the East.

During the restoration of the Caravanserai in the 60s of last century, it was restored to its former beauty. Now, many tourists are happy to spend time here. They rest in the shade of tropical vegetation patio, enjoy the fountain gurgling streams and gentle trills of birds. The Caravanserai can enjoy excellent Turkish cuisine, look and listen to the entertainment program, consisting of local music and folk dances. You may even want to join the whirlwind of dance and become a delicious dance rhythms of Anatolia, Thrace, Caucasian melodies. The highlight of the entertainment program is undoubtedly the spectacular "belly dance" by the beautiful Turkish dancers. Visit the Caravanserai in Kusadasi gives tourists an unforgettable experience.