Made In Bursa September 2017

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8 Tourism September 2017 Green Bursa makes its presence felt at home and abroad through its historic, cultural and natural riches Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa said, “Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire with a history dating back to centuries at the heart of the silk and spice trade and Turkey’s fourth largest city.” “The city, which hosted many different civilizations throughout its history, purports a kind of outdoor museum that attracts foreign tourists with its living history and nature.” “Our vision is primarily based on upgrading the quality of life and living in Bursa, by utilizing from the natural richess of Bursa. Attracting attention for its natural beauty as well as its rich cultural heritage, Bursa is also a much preferred holiday resort for foreigners.” “The city which has been the capital of many civilizations for centuries is the hub of many monuments and historical works nowadays. The city’s skyline is comprised of historical landmarks varying from mosques, madrasas and baths.” “As known, underwater archaeological work has started on the remains of a 1,600-year-old basilica that was discovered at the beginning of 2014 under Lake İznik in the northwestern province of Bursa.” “Conducted by the Uludağ University Archaeology Department in collaboration with the Culture and Tourism Ministry and Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the work aims to obtain detailed information about the basilica. The Roman-era basilica, which lies in 1.5 to 2 meters of water, was discovered while photographing the city from the air to make an inventory of historical and cultural artifacts. Archaeologists, historians and art historians believe that the structure collapsed during an earthquake that occurred in the region.” “In the first stage of the operations at the site, the area of the basilica was surrounded with sheet metal on the coast before a 25-person team from the university conducted work to open the area to tourism.” “The remains of a nearly 1,600-year-old basilica is now set to become an underwater museum. The underwater museum project, approved by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, will be carried out by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the sponsor of the project.” “The discovery of the basilica was named as one of top 10 discoveries of 2014 by the Archaeological Institute of America.” “Attracting attention for its natural beauty as well as its rich cultural heritage Bursa is also a much preferred holiday resort for winter sports. Uludağ in Bursa is frequented by both winter and outdoor sports enthusiasts.” “Well-known for its large shopping centers, bazaars and museums Bursa has a temperate climate. The region is cool in the summer and mild in the winter.” Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa pointed out, “The first impression of the city might be that of a large, concrete-ridden modern metropolis that is betraying its largely recognized Turkish epithet of Yeşil Bursa (“Green Bursa”), and its historical prominency as Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire with a history dating back to centuries at the heart of the silk and spice trade takes remarkable strides to become a brand city of the globe being the cradle of the Ottoman state; however, upon a closer look you will see it really lives up to its name, by proudly displaying its Ottoman heritage in the shape of many mosques, tombs, and lovely quarters of old houses, as well as by harbouring many pleasant parks, which fill the city with fresh air, and provide the weary traveller some shade to rest in—and even if you haven’t found the parks sufficient enough to have this city earned the honorific of “green”, then the lush woodlands of Mt. Uludağ is just above that steep hill.” “Who wouldn’t like to sightsee a scenic city that harbors a variety of landmarks of different cultures?” “In 2014, Bursa and a nearby village of Cumalıkızık were added to the UNESCO world heritage list. The remains at several sites illustrate the urban and rural system establishing the Ottoman Empire in the early 14th century.” “Bursa, due south of Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara, for its beautiful mosques and other early Ottoman architecture, for its silk-filled bazaars. “Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa underlined the fact that “Hundreds of foreign companies have settled in Bursa’s industrial zones, which have become centres of Turkey’s automotive and textile industries. “ “Almost two-thirds of the vehicles that Turkey is expected to export to foreign markets this year are assembled in Bursa. The capital of many civilizations Bursa is bless- ed with Who wouldn’t like to sightsee a scenic city that harbors a variety of landmarks of different cultures? many natural and historical sites that attract the attention of the ecotourism and culture tourism sectors.” “Bursa is literally an open-air museum with its many castles, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas, museums, inns, bridges, spas and cultural centers bearing the traces of history and different civilizations. It is possible to come across a hidden heritage in every corner of the city.” “With its natural areas and parks, Bursa is the first choice for sports lovers. The coastal and mountainous sites of the area are ideal for sport enthusiasts who want to spend some entertaining time full of adrenaline. Uludag welcomes all skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering enthusiasts with great pleasure. Cumalıkızık invites all tourists who want to explore the lifestyle in the old district of Bursa. It is a highly recommended must-see place that is worth the visit before leaving Bursa.” “The spas and thermal hotels are among the most valuable assets of Bursa. While relaxing in the healing waters of the thermal springs will feel the tranquility invading your body from top to toe.” “The local cuisine, which has originated from the Ottoman cuisine and been enriched with ingredients brought by traders from distant regions, is famous for its delicious and original dishes. While the world-famous Iskender Kebab, served with pita and thinly sliced delicious meat will delight your taste buds the traditional desserts and candied chestnuts will become your favorite after-dinner desserts.” “Silk, which has been the most important product and trade item of Bursa is processed with great efforts so that high quality fabric of silk is obtained. It is highly recommended that you take a look at these special fabrics made of pure silk before leaving Bursa. Last but not least, Bursa is inviting you to explore the cultural heritage that has evolved under the influence of the Silk Road.” Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa said , “Uludağ, being one of the most remarkable assets of Bursa, offers a unique natural beauty. We think that Uludağ could be regarded as Turkey’s Davos in terms of certain international standards. Uludağ offers a splendid and panaromic view of Bursa from Bakacak.” ”We launch a series of infrastructural projects for Uludağ in order to make it a four season tourism center. Today, one can reach to the ski center of Uludağ from Bursa within 22 minutes by cable car.” “In the summer, the mountain is also very popular with tourists and day trippers. Uludağ is within a national park, there is easy walking up the gentle slopes, beautiful glacial lakes and forests and Alpine meadows to picnic by, plenty of hotels, cable cars and fantastic food. In winter, Uludağ is transformed into a very popular and busy ski resort.” “Uludag is the largest and most celebrated winter-sports and skiing center in Turkey. It is easily accessible by car or cable-car (Teleferik in Turkish). The area is also a national park and is worth a visit at any time of the year. The accommodation is high quality offering the opportunity to enjoy the moun- ➢
Septembe 2017 Economic Newspaper Please mention “Made in Bursa” when writing to advertisers 9 tain, with a variety of entertainment and sport activities.” He said, “The Flooded Forests of Karacabey arouses the interests of nature lovers and enthusiasts. In line with the recent documentary on the Flooded Forests of Karacabey by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the photos of the region have become a focus of attention both at home and abroad. The photos display the natural beauty of the flooded forests.” “Karacabey Longoz Forest, known also as the Flooded Forest, has been awaiting the discovery of the unmatched scenic spots and thousands of species it has been harboring for many years. This hidden beauty that became popular recently is now hosting many visitors from all over Turkey.” “The 2000 hectare Kocaçay Delta where the Karacabey Longoz Forest is located where the Kocaçay that has been formed when Karadere flowing in from the Bird Lake combined with the Uluabat River from the Uluabat Lake and the Nilüfer Creek from Bursa meets the Marmara sea. The diversity here has produced a living space for many different living things while also putting forth scenic views. Dalyan and Poyraz Lakes with a total area of 194 hectares are located at the western half of the delta in “Uludağ, being one of the most remarkable assets of Bursa, offers a unique natural beauty. We think that Uludağ could be regarded as Turkey’s Davos in terms of certain international standards. Uludağ offers a splendid and panaromic view of Bursa from Bakacak.” addition to 600 hectares of reeds and Flooded Forests covering an area of 730 hectares.” “Karacabey Longoz is one of the liveliest examples of the Flooded Forests that are about to be extinct in Europe which put forth views worth seeing during the summer when the waters from the spring season ebb. Kingfisher, white pelican, broad-billed sandpiper, bar-tailed godwit and snake eagle are mong the 217 different species of birds that have been detected here as a result of the studies carried out. The region also has a flora including special species such as ash tree, alder, willow and loddon lily and water lilies. With scenes that rival the savannahs of Africa, the Longoz forests are faced with an increased attention that will compensate the many years of neglect. Nature continues to amaze while making us feel as if inside a documentary with lakes full of water lilies that charm visitors during the spring and wild animals that graze around national park of rich flora and fauna. Summer activities, such as trekking and camping, also are popular.” “The prehistoric village, located 25 kilometers south of Bursa and three kilometers east of the town of Akçalar, was inhabited roughly 8,500 years ago and may have been one of the first agricultural communities in Anatolia. Archeologists excavating at Aktopraklık Höyük, the site of a neolithic village on the outskirts of the Turkish city of Bursa, are now able to piece together more details about dress, burial rituals and daily life during that era thanks to the remarkable preservation at the site. Aktopraklık Höyük is only one of Anatolia’s many well-preserved Neolithic villages.” “Such villages offer archeologists a chance to peer into the critical transition period between nomadic life and the advent of permanent settlements, providing clues as to the nature of early settled life. Being an industrial hub of Turkey, Bursa has also turned out to be a prominent tourism center of the country. We initiated restoration and infrastructural works related to the beaches of Bursa particularly for Mudanya.” He added, “As I noted earlier, we are determined to upgrade the tourism potential of Bursa. We put particular emphasis on the beaches of Bursa which include Gemlik, Mudanya and Karacabey beaches of 110 km long. The region would serve as an ideal beach for summer tourism. The beaches of Bursa are equipped with up to date infrastructural facilities. From this standpoint, the region would compete with Mediterranean beaches of Turkey. There is no limit to imagination when it comes to Bursa. To sum up, we can say that a promising and bright future lie ahead for beaches of Bursa. Bursa will be able to reach at its targets by utilizing its potential in an efficient manner.” “Having a remarkable development in terms of well-known quality standards, Bursa, judged by a series of criteria, has been selected as one of the best cities of the world.“ “Bursa which made its presence felt with its charming and restructured face, upgraded its welfare standards by launching diverse range of infrastructural facilities, including those in the beaches of the city.” “Located in the Marmara Region, Bursa takes place at the southeast of Marmara Sea. Karacabey, Mudanya, Gemlik, Yenikoy, Bayramdere, Kursunlu, Mesudiye, Egerce and Esence beaches are magnificent places to enjoy yourself.” Thermal water investments and thermal tourism prosper in Bursa Bursa offers a series of challenging and diverse range of opportunities for health tourism. Health tourism has an important opportunity considering the potential of our country in parallel with the gradually increase of receiving medical treatment, the use of thermal sources, rehabilitation services and services that allows people to feel good about themselves and healthy. As known, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa launched a series of far reaching urbanization projects, including the areas of thermal waters. Within this framework, former leather factories of the Tanneries Region moved to an industrial zone. Metropolitan Municipality organized a tender for 22 hectares of the region. B Plas, one of the leading industrial firms of Bursa offered TL 70 million for the area and bought it. Erdoğan Tan and Murat Koyuncu of B Plas participated in the tender. Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa said, “Bursa offers a series of challenging and diverse range of opportunities for health tourism. Health tourism has an important opportunity considering the potential of our country in parallel with the gradually increase of receiving medical treatment, the use of thermal sources, rehabilitation services and services that allows people to feel good about themselves and healthy.” “Bursa was once the heart of the Ottoman Empire. It sits in a geothermal area that boasts a number of hot springs. This is a place to come if you want a traditional experience because Turkish baths are known throughout the world. Classic bathhouses with intricate tile designs and arching ceilings can be found all around the central Çekirge District of Bursa. These bathing venues are definitely atmospheric. The minerals in the waters of Bursa are thought to have healing properties. Water is also pumped into a number of area hotels, which operate their own mineral pools for guests. In addition to the bathhouses, Bursa is home to a number of large mosques and palaces inherited from the Ottoman Empire, so history buffs and sightseers will have plenty of options in between bathing sessions.” Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa pointed out, “Bursa thermal spring waters come out at the Bademli Bahce and Cekirge regions. Chemical analysis of the water extracted from both the regions are different and the waters of Cekirge are called steely waters and the waters of Bademli Bahce are called sulfurous waters. In order to find healing from these waters, there are many tourists that visit regularly every year.” “In addition to being a trading and industrial center with socio-economic growth, Bursa is a significant cultural and tourism center owing to its rich historic and cultural background. The Mount Uludag being a prominent tourism center of Bursa also generates thermal riches of the province. For centuries, people from all over the world have come to the thermal, hot springs of Bursa for healing. The thermal springs are “hamams” with an extra hot water pool inside and acquire hot water from nature without any heating. All thermal spring waters of Bursa benefiting different illnesses was written by several medical doctors. “ He added, “People discovered the therapeutic powers of Bursa’s thermal springs centuries ago. The spa holiday with its pampering and its health and beauty treatments may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, but the health giving properties of Bursa’s natural springs have been renowned since the early ages. With one of the best climates in the world, with a unique variety of nature, as well as one of the healthiest diets in the world, Bursa is the ideal proposal for psychological and physical health and the search for well-being.”
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