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İznik “Çini” Art
and visited especially at weekends, for
big parties. Strategically settled near
the intersection of the Bosphorus and
the Black Sea by the Phoenicians and
Greeks for primarily military purposes,
Genoese Castle absolutely worth
a visit. Visitors can see etched Greek
inscriptions and the symbol of the
Palealogus Family, Byzantium’s rulers,
on the castle’s walls. In addition to its
historical richness, the village’s beaches
are very famous during summers.
Şİle
Located 70 kilometers from İstanbul,
Şile is an old and small fishing town
on the Asian side of the Black Sea.
The city is one of the most popular
summertime vacation spots with its
famous beaches, with historical Ottoman
era lighthouses and the Şile cloth
cotton fabric made in the town.
Ağva
Dating back to 7th century BC and
part of the ancient Bythinia; Ağva is
located between Göksu and Ağva Rivers.
97 kilometers from İstanbul, the
village is an ideal choice for a peaceful
holiday. The town is a paradise for
tourists due to its history and also its
hotels especially near the Göksu River.
Sapanca
1,5 hours from İstanbul and accessible
by bus, Sapanca is a true beauty with
its stunning natural environments. Firstly
settled by Phrygians, the village’s cultural
and historical origins worth to be discovered.
Located on a tectonic hole between
İzmir Bay and Adapazarı Meadow, Sapanca
Lake is very important for domestic,
industrial and touristic needs. Just above
Sapanca, 115 kilometers from İstanbul,
Kartepe ski-resort makes Sapanca an attraction
center during winter. The village
is very famous with wellness-Spa hotels.
İznİk
Located on the east of Bursa in Eastern
Marmara, İznik is a historical town
once served as the capital of the Byzantine
Empire and also an important
place to visit for Christians. Hagia Sophia
Church, Mosaics of Jesus, Mary
and John the Baptist, Nilüfer Hatun
Soup Kitchen, the Green Mosque, İznik
Church and Church of Zoimesis are
few of the many historical places of
the city. İznik is also the center of tile
(Çini) and ceramics production since
the 15th century.
Bursa
Known as Yeşil (green) Bursa because
of its outstanding natural beauty since
the 15th century, Bursa is the first capital
of the Ottoman Empire. Turkish silk
industry’s center Bursa is also rich in
thermal springs. Green Mosque, Green
Tomb, Muradiye, Ulucami and the silk
market Koza Han are few of many
places worth visiting. Bursa also features
country’s one of the most popular
skiing centers – Uludağ. For the
food lovers Bursa is the homeland of
İskender Kebap.
Edİrne
Located in the west of Turkey, Edirne
is the one of the former capitals of
Ottoman Empire. The symbol of the
city is “Selimiye Mosque”; a masterpiece
of the Great Architect Sinan’s
and the complex of Sultan Bayezid II,
the Health Museum. Besides, the traditional
Turkish sport oil wrestling from
early times of the Ottoman Empire is
originated from Edirne.
Ağva
Edirne
Bursa
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