Bursa

Bursa, Turkeys fourth-largest city, is located in Anatolia at the foot of Mount Uludag, which is shrouded in mystery and legends.

It is a modern, thriving city with a great many historical sites dating from the Ottomans and before, which you can enjoy without having to cope with the masses of tourists that often make a visitors life in Istanbul difficult. Conveniently located toward the western end of the Silk Road, Bursa is famous for its silk market and gorgeous silk products. Add to this the Green Mosque, the origin of Turkeys shadow theater, the original Iskender Kebab, and plenty of parks and green spaces which also gave Bursa the name Green Bursa.

Once in Bursa, you can take a guided tour, although its more enjoyable and easier to travel around on your own. Several foreign firms have their Turkey headquarters in Bursa, therefore basic English is widely spoken. Learn merhaba, which means;hello,and kolai gelsin, a global greeting that literally means may things be easy for you.Use these two phrases, and doors will open while you enjoy the unique activities that make Bursa a must-see city.

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