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CENTRAL & WESTERN ANATOLIA
Bursa
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Modern, industrial Bursa is built around the mosques, mausoleums and other sites from its
incarnation as the first Ottoman capital. Despite being built-up and somewhat chaotic, its
durable Ottoman core and abundant parks keep it remarkably placid in places. The soaring
peaks of Mt Uludağ (one of Turkey's premier ski resort) are 22km away.
Bursa's historic contributions to Islamic development has given it an austere reputation;
you'll see many headscarved women and devout prayer in overflowing mosques. Yet locals
are welcoming, and the city's culture and traditions include Karagöz shadow puppets.
Sights
Central Cumhuriyet Alanı (Republic Sq) is also called Heykel (statue), after its large
There are a number of ancient markets (
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around Ulu Camii.
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