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“EFELER”, The Local Heroes
Located on the east of the fertile North Meander Valley, Ödemiş is the richest district of İzmir when it comes to agriculture. Also known for its local heros (Efeler) for their great efforts in the independence war of the Turkish Republic. Being on the crosspoint of the important trading roads between Sardes, the capitol of the Lydian Kingdom and the ancient port of Ephesus is the reason for the colorful and rich history of Ödemiş.
Many memorial monuments and beautiful architectural buildings are places to find in narrows streets, such as manors from the reign of the “Aydınoğulları” in Birgi and different ornamentel houses with their old tiles in the Ottoman style trying to stand the time and reaching for the future.
The huge mountain of Bozdağ with its Skiing Center could be the right place for you when you desire some excitement in wintersports.
Surrounded with a heavenly green of the great forest with all kind of trees such as chestnut, walnut, pine, cedar you can have a fresh mountain breeze. On the way to Bozdağ, hundred of meters above the sea, you will find hided by the tall trees of the forest the incredible beautyness of lake Gölcük.
Because of the fresh air, naturel view and relaxing atmosphere of the lakeside it is a very popular place for the locals. Sport activities, picnic organisations are holded and 2 big hotels and various pansion very waiting for your visit.
On the hillside of the mountain Mumdağ the village of Bademli, with its narrow little stone streets, full of ornamental balconys, little houses,charmfull resting places gives you an idea of the historical past. The cherry and the plum festival of this little village is famous througout the country. As well the traditional great Bazaar, following important religion days.
Ödemiş Own Meals: Ödemiş Kebabı, Tongül Pide, Keşkek, Ekmek Dolması, Yağlı Sulu Akıtma, Kestirme Çorbası, Höşmerim, Heybeli Çorba, Yağlı Ekmek, Sinkonta, Isırgan Avukması, Dibile, Kabakaşı Tatlısı, Kalburbastı and also the delightfull desserts..
You Must
Ödemiş Museum and the Birgi Çakırağa Manor are worth the visit.
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