Bursa
In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about Bursa city.
Bursa city in Turkey:
Bursa city is the fourth city in Turkey in terms of population and one of the most important Turkish industrial cities. It is located in north-western Turkey on the coast of Marmara Sea and it is an hour and a half away from Istanbul, with an estimated area of 10768 km.
Bursa city is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire between 1326 AD 9 1365 AD. It is a city of cultural and historical diversity that integrates Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman Islamic civilizations with ancient monuments.
Economy of Bursa city:
Bursa City is located on the ancient Silk Road, which earned it an important place in the world of trade and the exchange of goods. Bursa city is the first place in the natural silk industry because of the large-scale mulberry trees cultivation that are the primary food source for the silkworm, where the first factory for the manufacture of silk was established in it during the era of the Ottomans.
The city of Bursa retained its economic position and this significant position doubled with the establishment of the Turkish Republic in 1923 AD.
Bursa city became an important industrial center for many industries such as the automobile industry in addition to many other important industries such as textiles and steel and many others.
Furthermore, in Bursa city, there are many outlets to the outside world that facilitate trade exchange in addition to 13 organized industrial zones that support the Turkish economy and increase its growth.
In 2014, in a study of 300 cities around the world, Bursa ranked fourth among the first four Turkish cities that are the most growth in the world. At the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, and with the launch of the Turkish electric car, the pride of the Turkish industry, the city of Bursa was approved as a center for the manufacture and production of the car that will be put on the market at the beginning of 2022 AD.
The sights of the city of green Bursa:
Bursa is one of the most beautiful and prestigious Turkish cities in terms of organization, nature and green mountains. It has many historical and natural attractions that tourists from all over the world visit.
The most important tourist attractions in Bursa city:
Uludag mountain:
The great mountain is one of the most important places in Bursa. Snow covers it throughout the winter. Moreover, the World Olympic Skiing competitions are held in it. People can go up by the mountain road or by the aerial left, whose length is more than 1500 m.
The great historical tree (Inkaya Çinarı):
It is a huge tree located at the beginning of Uludag Mountain and is only ten minutes away from the city center of Bursa. It is one of the largest trees in Turkey as it is more than 600 years old and has a diameter of 18.5 meters and a height of 35 meters, and the history of its cultivation dates back to the beginning of the Ottoman Empire.
The Ottoman village (Cumalıkızık köyü):
It is the village of the original history of the former Ottoman life.. Where the descendants of the Ottomans reside in its ancient streets and alleys. The village embodies the methods of their former society with added care from the Turkish government, which considers it an important tourist attraction in the city of Bursa in particular and in Turkey in general that gives tourists an ancient historical imagination that brings joy to their hearts.
The Great Mosque (Ulu Cami):
It is one of the most magnificent and largest mosques in Bursa and one of the most important historical buildings. It was built during the reign of Sultan Yıldırım Bayezid IV on an area of 2,215 square meters.
The great mosque includes 20 domes and contains five sections. Each one has four domes, and surrounded by the Roofed Market (The Covered Market), which is a tourist destination in our time.
The covered market (Kapali Çarşı):
It is one of the most important commercial and historical places in Bursa. The covered market is famous for selling various cotton products and natural silk products.. In addition to many branches of the markets, which extend over a large area and include hundreds of various stores.
There are also many comfort places that offer food, which is called (Khanate).. In addition to the gold market, which local and foreign tourists visit it.
The Green Mosque (Yeşil Cami):
The green mosque was built by Sultan Mehmet in 1419 AD. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Bursa. It contains beautiful samples of ornate inscriptions that are written using Arabic calligraphy.
Iznik museum (İznik müzesi):
It dates back to the times of the Ottoman Empire and is about 65 km away from the center of Bursa city. Iznik museum is a wonderful masterpiece, as Sultan Murad I built it for his mother, Mrs. Nilüfer Hatun between (1362 – 1389).
Iznik lake and its city (İznik gölü):
It is one of the most beautiful natural lakes in Bursa. Moreover, its walls that were built by the Bithynia Kingdom with a length of 4970 meters, and the lake is a refuge for birds when the internal Anatolian lakes freeze and it has a great tourist importance as it is ideal for practicing water sports such as swimming and spending beautiful times on its banks.
Zoo (Hayvanat Bahçesi):
It is one of the largest zoos in Turkey and includes a variety of animals all over the world. People can visit it daily, especially for families who accompany their children to watch the animals and take a walk.
Mudanya coast (Mudanya sahil):
It overlooks the Sea of Marmara, and from which daily trips via ferries leave from Bursa to Istanbul. It is famous for its fish restaurants and beautiful cafes that have charming views.
Turkish baths (Türk hamami):
It is a popular tradition for the public people of Turkey, where people go there frequently. Moreover, there are many of these baths in addition to natural baths such as Tumbuldek baths.
Oylat springs (Oylat Kaplicaları):
It is located in the middle of Oylat forest. It contains healing hot water. Moreover, its fame goes back to a historical story where a princess in the Byzantine era was suffering from a severe illness until they brought her to Oylat springs in Bursa and it was the reason for her recovery.
In addition to the many tourist places. Such as, Siatapat Waterfalls, Eskikyar Agach Village, Sansarak Hidden Paradise, Madikion Monastery and many more that take us to beauty, nature, history and the refreshing fantasy atmosphere.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
