Municipality of Osmangazi
In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about Osmangazi district of Bursa.
Bursa city:
Bursa is a vibrant, strategic, tourist city that has witnessed a renaissance and great development compared to other cities. It is located northwest of Turkey between Istanbul and Ankara. Moreover, it is the fourth most populous city in Turkey, with a population of more than 3 million people. Bursa has 17 major districts, and each district includes several neighborhoods.. (Osmangazi) is the most important and largest district in Bursa.
Osmangazi district (name – location – population – climate):
The largest and richest central area in Bursa, named after the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman I, nicknamed Gazi. It is located in the center of Bursa and is the beating heart of it. Furthermore, it extends from the east of the slopes of Uludag Mountain to Nilufer and Mudanya Road in the west and Katirli Mountains in the north.
Additionally, Osmangazi district includes 136 neighborhoods It covers an area of 1165 square kilometers. Moreover, it is 150 m above sea level, at the crossroads of Izmir, Istanbul and Eskişehir roads. Furthermore, it is 31 km away from Mudanya port, 74 km away from Yalova and 30 km away from Gemlik. It has a population of 881459 (in 2020 stats), and it is the most among the regions of Bursa.
It has a temperate climate and the average temperature in winter is 14.4 degrees. Average humidity is 58%. Also, rain continues in most of the winter and spring months. On average, snow falls for 8 days in the region, and it is 10-30 cm thick.
Economic trends and business in the region:
- functional work in departments, institutions and administrations: Osmangazi district includes most of the institutions, government departments, companies and private administrations in Bursa.
- Industry: Osmangazi district is active in the industrial field, as many industries are spread in it. Such as, the textile industry, automotive, knitting, plastics, copper processing, electric motors, woodworking machines, steel industry, highly advanced knives industry, and many more. Furthermore, there are oil, flour and brick factories in Osmangazi district in Bursa.
- Agriculture: Many crops are spread in Osmangazi plains in Bursa, like vegetables. Such as, tomatoes, eggplant and others. Industrial plants like sesame are cultivated, and fruits. Such as, grapes, melons, strawberries and berries are grown. And agriculture has decreased relatively due to urban expansion.
- Power: The third largest power plant with natural gas in Turkey is located in it. This power plant meets the electricity needs of 1,682,251 people per day with an installed capacity of 1,432 MW.
- Markets: There are many shopping centers, shops and popular bazaars in Osmangazi district in Bursa that is witnessing remarkable activity. Thousands of shoppers, visitors and tourists come to it. Among the most prominent markets: (The silk Market, the covered market, Zafer Plaza mall, Kent Meydani center and others). Moreover, there are more than 550 restaurants and many cafes distributed in this district, there are also about 88 local and international hotels only in Osmangazi Bursa.
Tourism in Osmangazi district:
It is considered the most important tourist area in Bursa, with its historical monuments, cultural landmarks, museums, entertainment centers and many places for hiking. The most prominent historical monuments and heritage places:
Bursa Castle, El-Mouradia Palace, Sultan Murad’s Tomb, Archeology Museum, Ataturk Museum, Karagoz Museum, Orhan Mosque, Great Mosque, Green Mosque, Tophane Clock Tower, Koza Khan, Khan Al-Harir, Khan Al-Hadid, The Silk Market and the Grand Bazaar.
Osmangazi district includes beautiful and attractive green spaces that fascinate the eyes and attract many tourists and visitors who spend wonderful times and practice various recreational activities enjoying these scenic views. Furthermore, it includes many parks. Such as, the botanical park, the cultural park, the zoo, the national park and many more.
Transportation in Osmangazi district:
The transportation infrastructure in Osmangazi in Bursa is fully developed. Therefore, transportation is provided by bus, metro and tram lines on a regular daily basis. The main bus station which connects cities is located within Osmangazi district of Bursa (Terminal).
Urban expansion and development in Osmangazi Municipality in Bursa:
Many of the fertile lands in the plains of Bursa have undergone urbanization and intensive housing construction. Moreover, the region is witnessing many investment and construction projects for the transformation of civilization and keeping pace with the modern renaissance. Furthermore, the municipality of Osmangazi and the municipality of Bursa are carrying out repairs in the streets and old buildings with a precautionary plan that ensures the preservation of the historical identity and cultural heritage of the area. Additionally, the municipality of Osmangazi in Bursa has an important activity, constructive projects and tangible reforms.
The Mayor of Osmangazi, Mr. Mustafa Dundar, expressed the municipality’s role in carrying out works in line with the citizens’ demands and the city’s needs Mr. Dundar provided information about dozens of projects and businesses that add value to the Osmangazi district of Bursa,
As for the palace of (Sümbüllü Bahçe Konağı) that began to be renovated in 2011, it opened its doors to its visitors after the completion of the renovation work. The palace consists of 6 different buildings, which are examples of civil architecture in the republic period. It is 100 years old.
The Mayor Mustafa Dundar declared: “Sumbullu Palace has become a brand in Bursa with its unique shape, architectural structure and special restaurant services.
Culture and education.
The municipality of Osmangazi is the most developed educational and cultural district of Bursa, with many public and private schools and institutes. Moreover, the reading and writing rate is 99%. The theater, art galleries and cinemas are located in Osmangazi district.. Where many cultural and recreational activities are practiced in this district.
Thus, in this article, we have referred to the most important identification points of Osmangazi district in Bursa. We also provided various information about this historical place in Bursa.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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