The Marmara Region - Turkey with Your Family: From Bustling Bazaars to Historic Sites - page 101

Han, a spectacular building that
once was the home of Bursa's
famous silk trade and is now a
popular arcade-style thorough-
fare for traders to display their
goodies, while a short walk away
is the city's busy 16th-century
bazaar where your children will
love to haggle for a souvenir to
take home. There are all sorts of
items on offer, from Turkish
Delight, the jelly-like sweet, to
pretty coloured beads and little
ceramic dishes that would look
great on a little girl's bedroom
table.
Ku@ Cenneti National Park,
Balikesir
Ku@ Cenneti National Park, Bandirma,
Balikesir.

INSIDER TIP

Motor vehicles, other than official
ones, are not allowed on any of the
Princes' Islands so be prepared to
hire a horse-drawn carriage or a
cycle. If neither of these appeal
then be sure to take good walking
shoes.

Nature Reserves, Parks &
Gardens
Koza Park, Bursa ★

Koza Park, Atatürk Caddesi, Bursa.

Located not far from
Cumhuriyet Square, or Heykel as
it is known locally, in Bursa,
Koza Park offers the chance for
youngsters to play and unwind
with swings, slides and climbing
frames. Of course, as always,
keep a close eye on your children
as they play on such amenities
for safety. It has a real fun atmos-
phere, especially on hot, sunny
summer days. There are restau-
rants and cafes with outdoor eat-
ing areas, along with lawns,
flower arrangements and foun-
tains. Just behind it is the Koza

It is said there are well over 250
different species of birds living in
the Ku @ Cenneti National Park
close to the Lake Manyas in the
Bandirma district of Balikesir,
along with countless animals.
This sprawling national park
is home to ducks, flamingos,

Spot a dalmatian pelican in the Ku@ Cenneti National Park

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