Kestel Municipality ” Bursa “
In this article, we will provide important information about Kestel district in Bursa, one of the most important areas of the city.
An introduction:
Bursa is located in northwest Turkey on the Sea of Marmara between the cities of Istanbul and Ankara. It has beautiful suburbs and wonderful districts. Therefore, by thousands of visitors and tourists visit it every year. Among the most important of these areas is Kestel district in Bursa, which we will talk about in this article..
Kestel district of Bursa (location – geography – population – climate – history):
Kestel is one of the important districts of Bursa, located between Yenişehir and İngol district to the east, Gürsu and Gemlik to the north, Yıldırım and Osmangazi district to the west, and Keles from the south. It includes 35 neighborhoods, with an area of 280 square kilometers, at an altitude of 124 m above sea level, and a population of 70,865 people.
As for the climate in Kestel region in Bursa, Kestel has a temperate continental climate due to its distance from the sea.
Historically, Kestel region served as a fortress for the defense of the Eastern Roman Empire. Its name was Castel, which means castle in Latin. Then, its name changed to Kestel after the Ottomans conquered it during their victory in the Battle of Dimbos in 1306 AD.
The district of Kestel in Bursa received many immigrants from Bulgaria until it became qualified to be an independent municipality in the year 1990 AD.
Economic activities in Kestel:
Agriculture is an important source of income in the Kestel region. Moreover, agricultural and forest lands constitute the largest part of the region. Furthermore, the area of agricultural land is 15,652 hectares. There is a lot of cultivation and production of fruits such as peaches and pears.
In addition, multiple industries are active in Kestel district, especially in the organized industrial zone, such as the manufacture of plastics, rubber and many textiles.
The main cement plant is located in the Kestel district of Bursa.. As well as factories for automobiles, glassware, cosmetics and others.
The most prominent historical and natural places in Kestel district:
Mehmet Efendi Mosque:
It is one of the most important buildings that can be seen and visited in Kestel district of Bursa.
Mosque and Tomb of Baba Sultan:
It was built by Orhan Gazi in 1335 and was restored in 1958 AD. This mosque is highly regarded by locals and foreigners who are interested in Islamic heritage. There are also distinctive historical buildings and artifacts in the same area. The visitor can watch the architecture of these buildings and the Ottoman monuments.
Saitabat Waterfall (Saitabat Şelalesi):
The well-known Saitabat Waterfall is located in Kastel district in Bursa and among the mountains, 3 km from Derekızık Village. Tourists can enjoy the forest scenery in addition to practicing natural sports activities such as hiking, camping and exploring. There are also many restaurants and cafes around the waterfall. Therefore, tourists take the opportunity to eat delicious dishes of food and drink cups of tea in the charming nature.
Derekizik Village (Derekızık Köyü):
It is located 6 km from the Kestel district of Bursa and 15 km from the city center. Moreover, it has various orchards in addition to dense forests of oak and beech trees.
Baba Sultan Dam:
It is a favorite destination for fishing enthusiasts. It is located on Bursa Road, Inegol near the village of Baba Sultan in Kestel district.
Urban transformation and real estate investments in Kestel:
The Kestel district in Bursa witnessed a wide interest in the aspect of urban transformation, real estate development and major infrastructure reforms. Moreover, real estate investments increased in the region.
Since 2017, urban transformation projects have begun with systematic and expanded planning.. To renovate and expand the narrow streets in the center of Castel, and the single-storey buildings aged between 60-70 years, at risk of collapse.
The works started covering 280 buildings in an area of 72 dunums in Fani Mehmet neighborhood. In addition, it has presented huge projects studied with the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization for urban transformation, real estate development, and equipping safe buildings.
Kestel municipality completed many projects and model works to make Kestel district in Bursa one of the most developed and prosperous areas.
Thus, through this article, we provided our dear readers with information about Kestel district in Bursa.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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