The real treasury with artistic, architectural, cultural and historical heritage is the city of Bursa. Turkey has many beautiful cities, among them one can distinguish Ankara or Istanbul, called the "diamond." Bursa is often compared to an emerald, because the city is surrounded by greenery. Travelers can see all the seasons here. Eternal summer is observed in Moudania, located 15 minutes from the center of Bursa, this is the most beautiful place on the entire coast of the Sea of Marmara. Winter can be seen in the snowy mountains of Uludag. In parks and squares there are all shades of green, reminiscent of the spring season. And in Chekirg, where world-famous sources are located, there is an "autumn paradise."
Natural and architectural attractions are attractive Turkey. Bursa on the map is located on the northwestern slopes of Uludag Mountain, in winter there is one of the most famous ski resorts, but the city is beautiful in summer too. This is the first capital of the
Ottoman Empire, it is completely immersed in forests,
orchards, parks and squares. The city was founded by Hannibal from Carthage and named Prus. At one time, many Byzantine aristocrats who came to
thermal springs were resting here
. By order of Emperor Justinian, public baths were built in the city and a palace was erected.
Good location and natural wealth of the Prussians haunted the Seljuks, so they captured the city in the XIV century, and in 1326 already became the capital of the state of Bursa. Turkey then reached an unprecedented peak. In Bursa, the first silver Ottoman coin was minted. Although the city soon lost the status of the capital, but the sultans did not leave it unattended, provided all kinds of support, built complexes consisting of charitable, religious and commercial establishments.
Today one of the fastest growing cities is precisely Bursa. Turkey has always considered this city to be special, it was here that for many centuries they made "Busan" silk cast in silver. The most famous monuments of Bursa are the Green Mausoleum and the Green Mosque, they received such a name because of the color of the interior. These are very beautiful buildings, striking with the great art of marble decoration. It is also worth visiting the mosques of Murad II, Emir Sultan, Bayazid, Orhan. In addition, Bursa has many more interesting structures.
Turkey is known for its bathing rituals. In Bursa, under the Emperor Justinian, the Old Baths were built, and the New ones were ordered to be erected by Rustem Pasha, the son-in-law of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and the great vizier. In the region of ekerdesh there are the best establishments, here all visitors will be washed, mopped with camel wool mitts and massaged using oils.
The city has everything for a comfortable rest of tourists; a wide selection of housing is offered. Travelers can stay at the Tugcu Hotel Select, Bursa City Hotel, Hotel Çelik Palas Thermal Spa. Absolutely all city hotels meet the highest requirements. Bursa (Turkey) will leave only positive impressions. Even stopping at other resorts, it is necessary to allocate at least a day to explore this wonderful city.