Facts about Bursa You May Know for the First Time
Facts about Bursa.. Bursa is one of the most important and famous cities in Turkey. It is distinguished by its rich history and prosperous present. Since Bursa is a preferred tourist and investment destination, we will provide facts about Bursa you may know for the first time in this article.
An introduction:
Facts about Bursa. Bursa city is located on the Sea of Marmara, in a strategic area, northwest of Turkey, between the cities of Istanbul and Ankara. Bursa is the fourth Turkish city in terms of population with about 3139,744 people (according to 2021 statistics).
In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about important facts about Bursa you may know for the first time.
Historical facts about Bursa:
History of Bursa:
The results of the studies that took place in the city center of Bursa showed that it dates back to about 2700 BC. Nevertheless, from the excavations and the examination of antiquities, they deduced that the areas of civilization and urbanization within the borders of Bursa date back to 8500 years.
Bursa is a mixture of civilizations and religions:
Bursa was home to the greatest civilizations such as the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuks and the Ottoman Empire.
Moreover, Bursa includes landmarks and monuments dating back to those civilizations in addition to symbols of their religious beliefs.
In this regard, Uludag Mountain was the first area that included 120 churches in the ninth century.
Furthermore, Misi Village includes many Roman buildings and churches.
Almost every street or neighborhood in Bursa has a touch of the Ottoman heritage. As well as the landmarks of the Islamic religion such as Ulu Cami and Yeşil Cami.
Bursa is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire:
Bursa is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, as Orhan Gazi organized it administratively and militarily. Moreover, Bursa witnessed during that period a major revival in all fields.
Facts about the economic renaissance in Bursa:
- Bursa is the capital of the automotive industry in Turkey. The most famous companies manufacture cars, buses, subways, train cars, spare parts, and others in Bursa. It also exports and sells them locally and globally. Among the most famous car companies in Bursa are Fiat, Renault, and many others.
- Moreover, Bursa is one of the most developed and prosperous Turkish cities in the textile industry and the first in the silk industry.
- The furniture industry is booming in Bursa on a large level. Thus, Turkey’s first furniture mall (Mobiliyum) was opened to the public in İnegöl on May 10, 2015.
- Furthermore, the first organized industrial zone in Turkey was established in 1961.
- In addition, Bursa is one of the leading investment areas in Turkey.
Tourism in Bursa:
Bursa city is a favorite destination for thousands of tourists, due to its charming nature and historical landmarks.
Moreover, Bursa is home to medical tourism in Turkey and it is a natural center for treatment in Turkey, as Bursa includes many hot springs which are the most important source of the natural treatment.
Furthermore, Bursa was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, in 2014.
Additionally, Bursa ranked 28th among the world’s most livable cities, in 2016.
Unprecedented achievements in Bursa:
The first university of the Ottoman Empire was in İznik district of Bursa in 1331 AD. The university contained many departments, such as modern medicine, engineering, mathematics, astronomy and others.
Moreover, the first textile museum in the history of Turkey was in Bursa.
Furthermore, Balabanbey Castle in Bursa is the first building of the Ottoman Empire.
For the first time in Turkey’s history, the organized passenger transportation between cities began in Bursa, in 1926.
Additionally, the longest cultural and artistic carnival in Turkey is the Bursa Festival.
The first animal hospital in the world was built in Bursa, in the nineteenth century.
In addition, Celal Bayar, a native of Bursa, is Turkey’s first civilian president.
Thus, we presented some important facts about Bursa you may know for the first time.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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