In many Turkic languages the word "caravanserai" refers to a fairly large building, located in the city or on the road, which serves as a Parking lot and shelter for travelers in Asia. Usually it was used by trade caravans. Happens outdoor and indoor caravanserai. The walls of the latter allowed to fight back and even to withstand a short siege. Most often, this caravanserai was located along the caravan routes, although this is sometimes met in the 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 is a well. Inside the building housed the living rooms and warehouses for goods. It was mandatory presence of an enclosure for beasts of burden. Caravanserais had one or two floors. In two-story versions on the second floor were rooms for guests, and under them was occupied by warehouses and corrals for animals.

Often caravanserais looked very luxurious, but had no utensils, which the travelers had to carry bedding, carpets and food for themselves and their animals. Usually there was only water brought from afar. In big cities, caravanserais were full likeness of modern hotels. In addition to shelter, they provided additional services: meals, bath, money exchange offices, etc.

In the resort town of Kusadasi is excellent caravanserai, Dating from the sixteenth century. It was built by Sultan Mehmet Pasha. The building had wide walls, stone stairs, high towers and iron gates. In his cozy courtyard murmured beautiful fountains and sweet smelling spices. In those days it stayed tired trade caravans along the silk road from the Black sea to the Mediterranean cities. Foreign merchants indulged here Eastern pleasures.

During the restoration of the caravanserai in the 60-ies of the last century has been recreated to its former beauty. Now many tourists are happy to spend time here. They rest in the shade of tropical greenery of the patio, enjoying the murmur of the streams of the fountain and the gentle trills of birds. In the caravanserai you can sample fine Turkish cuisine, to see and hear entertainment program, featuring local music and folk dances. You may even want to join this whirlwind of dance and will dance for a delightful Anatolian rhythms, Thracian, Caucasian melodies. The highlight of the entertainment program is without a doubt breathtaking "belly dance", performed beautiful Turkish dancers. Visit the caravanserai in kusadası offers tourists an unforgettable experience.