| Page Views: 7,189 Last Visit to Bursa: June, 2006 | Mighty Bursa by Tijavi - last update: Feb 12, 2008 |
Even its name exudes strength, power. And indeed ancient Bursa was powerful - it was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and before that, a bustling city of ancient tourists lured by Cekirge's mineral baths, and of traders engaged in the lucrative silk trade.
This rich history is reflected in Bursa's attractions: Cekirge's famous mineral baths continue to draw visitors, and the vestiges of the early Ottoman Empire are very much visible and palpable in the city's camii (mosques), architecture, and the presence of its founders, Osman and Orhan who are entombed here.
While not enjoying the same prominence it once had, today's Bursa continues to be a center of commerce and industry in Western Anatolia (Renault and Fiat have factories here, while nearby Kocaeli province hosts a Tupras refinery) with modern shopping malls housing some fairly high-end brands. In addition to Cekirge's famous mineral baths, Bursa had become the ski capital of Turkey, thanks to Uludag (Grand Mountain). And the city's fashionable cafés and tea salon are filled with Bursa's beautiful people - fashionable, affluent, and rightfully proud of their great city. |
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| Pros: | "A fine blend of modernity and ancientness." | | Cons: | "This is not one of Turkey's pretty little towns." | | In A Nutshell: | "A city proud of its past, and confident of its prospects." |
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Trekki Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:51 UTC
Ah, I definitely take the heart attack Iskender kebap :-) Must have been amazing to watch the dervishes performance, it looks very authentic! Lovely B&B and oh yes, I would take the funicular uphill :-) | mvtouring Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:58 UTC
Thanks for great tips, going to be very helpful next month when I visit Bursa, think I might take that chairlift up to the top ;-) | Birsen Sat Apr 19, 2008 15:47 UTC
Hi Tijavi, I have been in Bursa many years ago. Now they have this fast ferry from Istanbul, I might visit one day again. Great tips! Thanks, Salu2 from Canaries | deecat Tue Oct 16, 2007 22:16 UTC
As always, you treat us to an educational ["telerifik"], inspirational [whirling dervishes], historical [mosques, tombs], and sensory [food] adventure. I appreciate your ability to transform us to where you have visited. |
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