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Prime Minister: “Fame of Bursa will extent to whole world”
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Historical Thermal City of Bursa
Bursa has been registered by UNESCO as a world heritage
Prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu, metropolitan municipality’s interference with Bursa the unesco world heritage list to enter the reference into the “up to 2003 in Bursa 10 historical restore while, 2003. Today was 180 trace restore, has been fortunate. As a result of cultural heritage unesco Bursa input. Bursa is now the whole world will diagnosis “he said. | Page 2
Historical Thermal City of Bursa is a member of European Historical Thermal Towns Association.
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ursa city has been approved as a member of European Historical Thermal Towns Association at the meeting of Technical Committee of EHTTA which was gathered in a SPA city of Belgium on 15 March, 2013. At the end of this, the city has been a part of European Historical Thermal Destination which has been authorized by the Council of Europe. In 2015, Bursa city will host the 2nd edition of EHTTA General Meeting. With its thermal resources branded city Bursa is the 4th biggest city of Turkey with 10.886 sq meters. The population of the city is nearly 2 million 800 thousand. With its 5000-year history hosting the Empires of Rome and Byzantine, Bursa also became capital city of the Ottoman Emperor. The first council in the history of Christian was met at Hagiasophia Church in Nicaea town. | Page 13
Bursa renowned for home textiles and automotive exports Bursa has joined several other Anatolian cities that challenge Istanbul’s dominance with their own increasing economic power and a growing self-confidence.| Page 5
Bursa becomes the center of thermal tourism Bayram Vardar, Deputy Secretary General of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality pointed out that: Bursa is a rich province in terms of mineral and thermal springs and spas. | Page 10
The logo for Bursa introduced Covered by Unesco’s World Heritage List, Bursa attracts growing interest from international audiences with valuable historical assets, historical bazaar, the Khans region, Cumalikizik and Sultan Kulliyes. Kulliye is a complex of buildings, centered around a mosque and managed within a single institution, often based on a foundation, and composed of a madrasa (religious school), a clinic, kitchens, bakery, bathhouse, other buildings for various charitable services for the community and further annexes. | Page 2
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The meeting that was held in Cumalikizik village was participated by managers and officials of metropolitan municipality, project team members, academic personnel that contributed to the project, citizens and press members. | Page 10
Bursa, which hosts hundreds of multinational companies, is a dynamic market and a global investment destination. Bursa is attracting all kinds of Foreign Direct Investment such as green-field...| Page 4
Uludağ, a popular destination for winter sports
Bursa Free Zone offers challenging opportunities Uludag, it is a popular center for winter sports such as skiing, and a national park of rich flora and fauna. Summer activities, such as trekking and camping, also are popular. | Page 7
Bursa Free Zone was founded in 1998 as Bursa Free Zone Founder and Operator Inc. with the purpose of establishing and operating free zone...| Page 4
Mudanya, the port of Bursa
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News
January 2015
Gokmen Space and Education Center extends the Center of Science and Technology in Bursa As the second leg of development in the Science and Technology Center that was built by Bursa metropolitan municipality is extended with the establishment of a new center for space and education. Contract for constructing the center was signed in a meeting that was participated by Minister of Science, Industry and Technology, Fikri Isik, Bursa Mayor Recep Altepe and Ibrahim Burkay, chairman of Bursa Chamber of Trade and Industry. The extension of center is to be done by chamber of trade and industry.
history, industry, agriculture and tourism. Enquiry is the door of scientific development. Science and technology centers have important functions in science education. The center that was built by Bursa Municipality is the first in Turkey. We, as the ministry are increasing our support for these centers, from 40 million lira to 52 millions.”
Fikri Isik, minister of science, industry and technology said in the meeting that Bursa deserves more support for further development in science and technology. He said, “Bursa is an important center for civilizations in the past having a rich heritage in
Bursa metropolitan mayor Recep Altepe pointed out the value of the science and technology center that attracted 120 thousands visitors last year. He said, “With this additional section focused on space and education there will be more visitors and events
in the center. In the center having 16 thousand sqm closed space that also serves visitors from other cities have about 300 experiment sets for science education.” While pointing out their macro projects, Ibrahim Burkay, chairman of Bursa Chamber of Trade and Industry, said, “Gokmen Center that is to be built in Bursa Technology Center is one of the 16 of them. Military air school in Bursa has been training pilots in Bursa for years. The center that we built in cooperation with municipality will be a valuable investment of the future of Turkey.”
Bursa’s sweet figs, branded the Duchess of Cambridge’s remedy
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Bursa’s sweet and voluptuous figs, branded the Duchess of Cambridge’s remedy for a reportedly chronic morning sickness during her pregnancy, has felt the positive effect of the publicity by increasing its exports considerably compared to last year. Producers said income from the sale of the produce has reached a “historical record” – passing well above the $32 million bar – while they expressed gratitude for the promotion given by Kate Middleton’s entourage for the fruit which is not only delicious, but also rich in vitamins. Sales to the English market have jumped over 53 percent, in parallel with a Daily Mail report that said that the duchess turned to Bursa’s delicious fruit after trying endless ways to lessen the nausea of her pregnancy, including lavender biscuits and even hypnosis. Other Commonwealth countries have followed, including New Zealand. Sales to countries such as Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jordan and United Arab Emirates have also doubled. The fruit has accounted for an 18 percent share of Turkey’s total exports of fruits and vegetables, converting itself into the flag-bearer of Turkish agriculture. It remains unknown if the duchess is continuing her strict diet of leafy vegetables rich in folic acid such as Brussels sprouts, or is back to her beloved comfort food after giving birth. But one thing is certain, she became a Bursa figs spokesperson so much so that producers couldn’t have asked for anyone better, even in their wildest dreams.
The logo for Bursa introduced Covered by Unesco’s World Heritage List, Bursa attracts growing interest from international audiences with valuable historical assets, historical bazaar, the Khans region, Cumalikizik and Sultan Kulliyes. Kulliye is a complex of buildings, centered around a mosque and managed within a single institution, often based on a foundation, and composed of a madrasa (religious school), a clinic, kitchens, bakery, bathhouse, other buildings for various charitable services for the community and further annexes. Bursa is the first and only city in the European Union list of historical thermal cities in Turkey. Initiated by Bursa Cultural Promotion Union, a new logo has been developed and it was publicly announced in a special meeting held in Bursa. Following the meeting, governor Karaoglu and mayor Altepe jointly took the flag bearing the new logo on flagpole in front of the governor’s building at Heykel. Based on a form of tulip, the logo will be used in all official
communication materials and in the promotional activities about city of Bursa. In his speech on the occasion, governor Munir Karaoglu said, “While developing the concept of the logo we tried to cover all our values and to unite them at equal importance. We aimed to consolidate variety of interests in one visual figure. It is composed of two main figure and three main colors. One of the figures is tulip, a historical companion of our nation that was brought from Central Asia. The indispensable pattern of art produced by our civilization. It represents the unity. It is a deep-rooted form of art and architecture. The second
form, Çintemani, reflects the justice, power and wisdom that comes from Seljukian and Ottoman culture. Colors of the logo have been pointing out certain aspects of Bursa. Red reflects the mysteries, secrets, legends and hot springs in Bursa. It also symbolizes the coral red a color that is regarded as a technical victory of ceramics industry in Iznik during Ottomans and lost three hundred years ago. Dark blue is for the infinity, power and productivity. Blue is the symbol of water. Awliya Celebi, famous traveler in Ottoman era, had summarized Bursa by saying, “In short, it is consist only of water.” The slogan we
choose to accompany the new logo is “Ulu Sehir”, (Great City).” In his speech, Mayor Recep Altepe has pointed out the importance of logo and it’s value for the city, products, values and economy in Bursa. He said, “The logo will represent the quality and prestige in Bursa. The logo should be supported by smart applications to make it more functional. It will help us to aim new visions, to deliver and to introduce our assets and values to the world. Bursa, deserves to be a neighbor to stars. We are working in this direction.”
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January 2015
Please mention “Made in Bursa” when writing to advertisers
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“Timsah Arena” arouses great interest at home and abroad Designed and constructed by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the new stadium of Bursa has aroused great interest both at home and abroad. The city of Bursa, the fourth most populous city of Turkey, has a new football stadium – the Timsah Arena. The name, meaning Crocodile Arena, is derived from the local football team, Bursaspor, having a strong influence in the stadium’s design. The structure’s most striking feature, its roof, resembles a crocodile curled around the ground, complete with open mouth. The stadium and the surrounding park are well connected with the public transport system. Also the city center is just a minutes-walk away. Adam Hurrey of The Telegraph daily has underlined and focused on “Timsah Arena Bursa” (Crocodile Arena) among the most striking stadium projects of the world such as: Estadio La Peineta (Atletico Madrid, 2017), Baku National Stadium (Azerbaijan, 2015), Zenit Arena (Zenit Saint Petersburg, 2016), Stade des Lumières (Lyon, 2015), Allianz Parque (Palmeiras, 2014), Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux (2015), CSKA Moscow Stadium (2015), New Ferenc Puskas Stadium (Budapest, 2018) and Al Wakrah Stadium (Qatar, 2022). It should also be noted that Crocodile Arena, with its charming and brand-new design, was awarded by Interna-
tional Property Awards. The New Bursa Stadium, the Timsah Arena (Crocodile Arena), is a reconstruction project by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. The stadium’s project was introduced to the Turkish press on July 10, 2009. The compact design of the main stand building, the shadowing of internal areas by the extended roof (reduced air condition/passive ventilation) joined by natural daylight due to the translucent roof cover, use of grey water (water conservation/rainwater; 50%+ reduction of potable water use), permanent local gas cogeneration (usually 30% higher energy efficiency than general power grid) and roof integrated solar panels not only reduce the energy necessity of the stadium but contain also the chance for the stadium operator to supply the neighborhood with excessive power. Furthermore, according to the building sustainability long-life recyclable materials produced with a minimized energy input are applied as far as possible. The Timsah Arena, with its 6128 VIP seats, 256 protocol seats, 160 press seats, including parking facilities for 6500 vehicles, complies fully with the UEFA standards. The Timsah Arena stadium, with its spectacular roof, has a total capacity of 43,670 seats, replacing Bursa Stadium as Bursaspor’s, the city’s soccer team home ground.
42 million dollars worth of black figs were exported from Bursa
Bursa In 2013 Turkey exported 34.5 million dollars worth of figs. Share of Uludag exporters in this total was 16.5 million dollars. Uludag exporters have increased their sales by 16 % in 2014 and it reached to 19.1 millon dollars. These figures are all records for our union and for our country. Dr. Cali said, “We organized several events to increase fig exports from Bursa. As a result of our efforts to improve the quality the promotional activities, exports was satisfactory. We went to Spain, Saudi Arabia, South African Republic, Japan, South Korea, China and Far Eastern countries and introduced our products. Deals are bearing their fruits. Exports to certain
Prime Minister: “Fame of Bursa will extent to whole world” Prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu, metropolitan municipality’s interference with Bursa the unesco world heritage list to enter the reference into the “up to 2003 in Bursa 10 historical restore while, 2003. Today was 180 trace restore, has been fortunate. As a result of cultural heritage unesco Bursa input. Bursa is now the whole world will diagnosis “he said. As part of the official visit for the opening ceremonies of 21 investment projects realized in Bursa, accompanied by his ministers and several Member of Parliament, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu addressed to the audience convened in Congress and Culture Center. He emphasized on the importance of Unesco’s decision to include Bursa in the list of cultural heritages worldwide. He said, “By 203 only ten historical sites have been restored in Bursa. Since then 180 historical building and assets were restored and put into functioning. These were awarded by Unesco as beeng included in the list of world’s cultural heritage. Bursa’s fame will extend more in the world.” He also informed about investments made by government and by local municipality. He added, “In my earlier visit to Bursa I have had mentioned
about the city as “Ulu Sehir” (Great City). I am so happy that my slogan was accepted. I came here with our nine ministers and 18 mayors of metropolitan cities because I wanted to show them Bursa as an example.” Following the official opening ceremony of the investments completed in Bursa, Prime Minister was hosted in the official opening event of Immigration Museum, built by Bursa metropolitan municipality, that the history of immigrations to Bursa were told. In line with animations, videos and pictures, several immigrations from the Balkans, Caucuses, Middle East and Crimea were re-animated.” Mayor Altepe presented a picture representing immigration to the Prime Minister.
Bursa hosts foreign direct investments Bursa, which hosts hundreds of multinational companies, is a dynamic market and and a global investment destination. Bursa is attracting all kinds of Foreign Direct Investments. It offers great opportunities most especially for market-seeking and efficiency-seeking investors.
countries have increased 100 % including Czech Republic, Latonia, Canada, UAE, Hungary and Norway. At the beginning of the season, black fig price for exporters was about 5 TL per kilogram because the harvest was limited. Germany, UK, France, Holland and Russian Federation are our major markets for our exports.
Domestic market with high growth potential, access to external markets, qualified labor force, developed production and transportation infrastructure and industrial clusters increase the competitiveness of Bursa. Bursa, carrying the characteristics of a modern city, is
also one of the rare cities in the world which established the harmony between nature, industry and technology. Bursa has always been an important trade town thanks to being located on sea and land trade routes. Bursa is a global attraction center thanks to its developed manufacturing
industry and trade and thus has a significant influence on the growth of Turkish economy. Automotive, machinery, furniture, textile, agriculture and food industries in the region are worldwide competitive sectors.
Many foreign companies have settled in Bursa’s industrial zones, which have become centers 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.
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Economy
January 2015
Bursa’s marble reserves worth $105 billion
Turkey’s marble experts have discovered 900 million tons of reserves in the northwestern province of Bursa that could be worth up to $105 billion, according to sector representatives. Bursa has marble reserves to last eight centuries, said Erol Efendioğlu, head of the Marble Producers and Industrialists Association (MASDİAD). MASDİAD honorary board member Mustafa Topaloğlu, who is also a law professor at Ankara’s Beykent University, had requested that a study be conducted in Bursa’s Orhaneli town. This was the first reserve study on Turkish marble, Efendioğlu said at a press meeting in the province. “Marble reserves cannot be extracted easily, unlike oil or gold. The reserve here can be processed for around 800 years,” he pointed out. Chinese businesses have expressed an interest in Bursa marble, he said, noting that they particularly interested in beige. The 25 marble miners in the region possess licenses for the business and no newcomers are expected, he said. There are around 2,200 marble mines and 1,600 production facilities across Turkey, he said. Topaloğlu said he expected marble exports to reach $2 billion this year, adding that, when including the domestic market, the sector produced $5
Erol Efendioglu - Marble Producers and Industrialists Association
billion in value added. Turkey is currently the third biggest producer of marble in the world, following China and India, he said. Turkey has 36 percent of the world’s marble reserves, according to the Turkish General Directorate of Mining Affairs with a large concentration of quarries in the southeast. Turkey sells marble to 147 countries, including China, US, England, France, Germany and Russia, noted Turk. Turkey exported more than 4 million tonnes of marble in 2013, reaching an export value of 2.225 billion dollars. Other countries that buy marble from Turkey are Canada, Israel, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, India, Libya, Australia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Qatar and Indonesia.
Bursa Free Zone offers challenging opportunities
Bursa invites diverse range of investors by granting generous incentives Bursa, which hosts hundreds of multinational companies, is a dynamic market and a global investment destination. Bursa is attracting all kinds of Foreign Direct Investment such as green-field and high-tech investments. It offers great opportunities especially for market-seeking and efficiency-seeking investors. Domestic market with high growth potential, access to global markets, qualified labor force, developed production and transportation infrastructure and industrial clusters increase the competitiveness of Bursa.
▪ is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire,
Bursa has:
▪ has 25 billion USD of Foreign trade volume,
▪ advanced infrastructure, dynamic entrepreneurs, the high quality of work and attractive investment climate ▪ clusters in automotive, textile, machinery, food and furniture ▪ more than 550 Foreign Companies; including global giants Fiat, Bosch, Renault, Cargill, Coca-Cola, Nestle
▪ one out of two cars in Turkey is being manufactured in Bursa ▪ has a 470 thousand sqm. technology development center area ▪ hosts numerous world’s giant multinational corporations ▪ is an attraction center for new investments ▪ has an advantage of access to qualified manpower
▪ 13 organized industrial zones & 1 free trade zone
▪ is the heart of winter tourism in Turkey
▪ strategic geographic location providing logistics connections
▪ has a big investment potential for thermal, nature and sea tourism
▪ globally competitive sectors of industry: Textile, automotive, machinery, ready-to-wear, food and furniture ▪ high tourism potential in winter sports, conference & convention, spa tourism, extreme sports and tourism. Did you know that Bursa:
The purpose of foundation is to bring the import-export life of Bursa to a more rapid and competitive level. Construction works of free zone, completely founded with free zone plan, accordingly began on a 825 decare land with the approval of boundary decree numbered 2000/538 of the council of ministers, all infrastructure works were completed in a short time as 11 months and it began to carry out
▪ ranks first worldwide in terms of black fig and table olive production,
▪ proximity to global & national markets
▪ 3 universities offering worldclass education
Bursa Free Zone was founded in 1998 as Bursa Free Zone Founder and Operator Inc. with the purpose of establishing and operating free zone, under the leadership of Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the partnership of the industrialists and businessmen of Bursa.
▪ ranks second in Turkey’s exports,
Bursa Eskisehir Bilecik Development Agency (BEBKA) supporting several key projects in Bursa was established by the council of ministers decision, dated 14 July 2009. Organizational structure of the Development Agency consists of Development Committee, Administrative Board and General Secretary. Develop-
ment Committee acts as the advisory body, administrative board is the decision-making body and Secretariat General represents the executive body of the agency. It has an effective management structure with an administrative board at the highest level of representation made up of governors, mayors, provincial general council presidents and chamber of industry and commerce presidents of the provinces in the region; a broad cooperation, participation and consultation network with the representatives of universities, public institutions, private sector and non-governmental organizations in the region; and a strong executive organ with qualified personnel that are competent and experienced in their fields. BEBKA is an institution that directs development in the provinces of Bursa, Eskişehir and Bilecik by enhancing coordination and cooperation among public sector, private sector and non-governmental organizations; offering local-oriented solutions for local problems and promoting sustainable development by means of proper and effective use of sources. The main goal is to reduce intraregional development differences by providing coordi-
trade activities in May 2011. It has been approaching its aim of becoming one of the biggest free zones that carry on business directed to production among Free Zones since the date it commenced production day by day. All infrastructure of free zone was completed wholly from its natural gas pipelines to telephone lines with the thought of being a fully organized industry and its subdivision was performed properly fort he industrialists and merchants to make production.
activities with the aim of always being the best. Free Zone’s proximity to the Province of Each parcel individually contains Bursa which is an industrial every kind of substructures in it- giant and its serving as a door self. Bursa Free Zone, beginning opening to the most significant ports of the Marmara Sea owing from the date it was founded, has begun to its commercial to its location, take this objective
nation and cooperation among public sector, private sector, civil society and universities. In accordance with this purpose, 2010-2013 Bursa Eskisehir Bilecik Region Plan has been prepared determining regional priorities by means of scientific methods and participatory approach. Within the scope of this regional plan, a model was generated that will shape development in terms of project financial aids, training requirements, investment and promotion opportunities. Development agency supports projects and activities that offer solutions for sectorial and thematic problems in the region within the frame of strategies and priorities presented in the regional plan. Development Agency supports consist of two sections as financial and technical supports. Direct financial supports granted by BEBKA include projects supported by call for proposal method, research and planning studies with critical importance supported by direct activity method and large scale-projects supported by guided project support method that will accelerate regional development. On the other hand, technical support may be provided for the purpose of strengthening civil society in the region, developing local and rural capacities. to the economy of the region. The region is one of those who have possession of its own land among the free zones in Turkey. Because of this reason, firms may purchase lands in the region and carry out their activities on the land they possess.
further every day. One of the most important characteristics of the region is that it is capable of making production at once behind the port area and providing logistic facility. The region has been carrying on increasing its trade volume by multiplying
the amount every year. Because of the fact that the region is located at a very strategic point in terms of industry and commerce, foreign investors increases in number day by day and this enhances employment by making a great contribution
The most significant factors for site selection of the region: Proximity to ports, proximity to the main road and province of Bursa which is an industrial giant; are the reasons. The firms that are engaging in activity in the region are able to recruit personnel without having any problem of qualified employment and this fact has a great importance for increasing the production side of the region.
Economic Newspaper
January 2015
Please mention “Made in Bursa” when writing to advertisers
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Bursa renowned for home textiles and automotive exports Bursa has joined several other Anatolian cities that challenge Istanbul’s dominance with their own increasing economic power and a growing self-confidence.
Bursa, a former Ottoman capital surrounded by olive groves and nestled in the green foothills of the Uludag mountain range close to the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara, has a long history as an industrial city. But now, strengthened by its share in Turkey’s rise as an economic power in recent years, the city of 2.2 million people has started to step out of the shadow of its giant neighbor, İstanbul. Bursa has joined several other Anatolian cities that challenge Istanbul’s dominance with their own increasing economic power and a growing self-confidence. Bursa has already become a favorite destination for many visitors from Arab countries with its mixture of Ottoman history, a
cool climate and thermal baths. It’s no secret that Bursa has become a rising economic power in the region. Its diverse economy mainly includes textile exports, car manufacturing, agriculture and now a surge in tourism. Silk was a big business in Bursa when it was part of the Ottoman Empire and the last stop on the lucrative Silk Road. Head to Bursa’s biggest bazaar, Kapali Carsi, in the Koza Hani or “Silk Cocoon Hall” for some silk scarves. It was not long ago that silkworms would be raised by farmers and fed mulberry leaves, before their valuable silk cocoons would be sold in this market. What about today?
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The Turkish automotive and spare parts industry is concentrated in the Marmara Region, mainly in Bursa. Two major car factories and two “Organized Industrial Zones” are located in Bursa. The automotive supplier industry of Bursa produces almost all types of parts, components and spare parts such as engines and engine parts, power train parts and components, brake and clutch parts and components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, suspension systems, security systems, rubber and plastic parts, chassis, frames and parts, casting and forging, electrical equipment and parts, lighting systems, accumulator batteries, seats etc. The auto parts industry of Bursa has developed rapidly as a consequence of developments in the automotive industry. The auto parts industry with its large capacity, wide variety of production and high standards, supports automotive industry production and the vehicles in Bursa and also has ample potential for exports. The automotive and auto spare parts industry have prospered dynamically in line with ever increasing demand from abroad. So, business people operating in the industry have become outward oriented more than ever before.
The home textile exporters operating in Bursa are very conscious about fashion and design which enables them to gain a competitive edge in international markets. Innovative and modern designs and unique motifs, all produced by designers, keep the pulse of world home decoration fashion and meet all tastes and preferences. The home textile exporters exhibit her full potential in home textiles in major specialized fairs both in Turkey and abroad. Bursa, known as the city of textile for years, has also become a base for automotive industry thanks to rise in exports from the automotive companies of the city.
Hundreds of foreign companies have settled in Bursa’s industrial zones, which have become centers of Turkey’s automotive and textile industries. Almost two-thirds of the roughly 900,000 vehicles that Turkey is expected to export to foreign markets are assembled in Bursa. Thousands of people work in giant car factories that produce vehicles for global companies like Renault and Fiat to be sold on the growing Turkish market or to be shipped to Europe. The car industry in Bursa is huge-with Renault and Fiat vehicles manufactured in factories to be sold in Turkey or exported to Europe. More recently, government officials and businessmen have been trying to promote Bursa as a tourist destination.
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Tourism
January 2015
Thermal and spa tourism attracts visitors more than ever
In addition to being a trading and industrial center with socio-economic growth, Bursa is also a significant cultural and tourism center owing to its rich historical and cultural background. The city, which hosted many different civilizations throughout its history, today purports a kind of outdoor museum that attracts foreign tourists with its living history and nature. 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. 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. 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.
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. Eski Kaplica (Old Thermal Spring) is Bursa’s oldest and the largest Thermal Spring. You can relax your body that got fatigued from the intense pace and revive and renew your worn-out soul and health at the thermal springs where the healthy and healing waters are. Bursa
thermal spring waters which have healed the emperors and queens and cured patients for centuries are being compared to amber which is believed to have high energy healing effects. Able to survive up until today, most recognized thermal springs in the center of Bursa are Eski Kaplica/Armutlu (Old Thermal Spring) built by Sultan Murad I., Kultuklu Thermal Spring built by Sultan I. Bayezid, Yeni Kaplica (New Thermal Spring) built by Rustem Pasha, the vizier of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent and the Kara Mustafa Pasha Thermal Springs
Stars in tourism industry convened in Bursa Organized by South Marmara branch of Tursab, Turkish Union of Travel Agencies, a meeting brought together about 200 representatives from selected companies in Merinos center. Managers of the company exchanged their views and considered opportunities for cooperation. In his opening speech deputy governor of Bursa, Vedat Muftuoglu, has pointed out the fact that tourism in Bursa has gone to the deep dates of the history. “There is a growing market in tourism. We want to get a big share from.” he said. “Bursa is also the first center for thermal tourism in Turkey. Ottoman Empire was founded in this region and it capital for many years. In the past it was acting as a liaison city on the Silk Road connecting Asia and Europe. Inns that were hosting traders once in the past now are being replaced by hotels for the same functions. Thus, history of
and the representatives of leading international companies in the field of tourism. He said, “As Tursab, we are aware of touristic potential in Bursa. These meetings are important to explore more opportunities for action.”
tourism in Bursa goes back to Ottoman period. Share of Bursa in tourism cake has been growing steadily. We will get more. We aimed to contribute the development of tourism in Bursa by sharing our knowledge and resources and by supporting to the establishment of tourism vocational schools.” Deputy mayor of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Abdulkadir Karlik emphasized on their support in this regard. In his speech in the meeting he said,
“We closely watch the activities of leading companies in tourism industry. Unesco’s decision about the inclusion of Bursa, Cumalikizik village, and inns region to the list of World Heritage is an important move. There will be built more facilities for thermal tourism for about ten thousand people.” Mehmet Akkus, executing chairman of southern Marmara branch of Tursab, the union of travel agencies, also made a speech and expressed his satisfaction to host such a meeting
In the networking sessions of the meeting that was participated by about 200 companies, around 1500 bilateral talks have been realized in 40 sessions. In his assessment about the event, Serdal Can, general manager of Plaza Tourism, said, “The talks among representatives of leading companies an airline, hotel chains and other players of tourism industry were highly beneficial for us. We wish that these activities may be organized as a fair event. Tourism fairs are held in other regions, such as Antalya, Izmir, Istanbul, Van. A need for a tourism fair in Bursa is now apparent.”
which was built in his own name. Outside the center of Bursa, there is Oylat Thermal Springs and Citli Mineral Water in Inegol, Tumbuldek Thermal Springs in Akarca Village, Terme Thermal Springs on the highway of Umurbey Village in Gemlik and Agachisar and Sadag Thermal Springs in Orhaneli and they all have continued to deliver healing for centuries.
Sinked Basilica: A new archeological exploration
Recently found during a study with an aim to shoot photographs of historical heritage in Bursa that was carried out by metropolitan municipality, the remains of the basilica will serve as an underwater museum. American Archeology Institute regarded the museum among the top 10 photo explorations in 2014. According to the assesments of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sahin, of archeology department of Uludag University, the church was founded in memory of Saint Neophytos who was killed by Roman soldiers near the lake of Iznik during Roman era. His body first buried in basilica then in
740 A.D. moved to Koimesis church nearby. Recep Aktepe, mayor of metropolitan municipality of Bursa, said about the basilica, “Iznik is an historically important location especially for the Christians. The first council of to unite four gospels into one was held in this city. We are trying to bring what has remained in the region from its deep and rich history into the light and make it a rare destination for cultural and religious tourism. We plan to organize it as a aquatic museum in cooperation with Uludag university and other stakeholders.”
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Uludağ, a popular destination for winter sports
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Longest aerial cable car line put into operation in Bursa
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Uludag, it is a popular center for winter sports such as skiing, and a national park of rich flora and fauna. Summer activities, such as trekking and camping, also are popular.
Mt. Uludağ is the highest mountain of the Marmara region. Its highest peak is Kartaltepe at 2,543 m (8,343 ft). To the north are high plateaus: Sarıalan, Kirazlıyayla, Kadıyayla, and Sobra. There is a wolfram mine near the summit. Uludag Mountain, is particularly a popular destination for winter skiing.
in all vehicles. On the way to Uludağ there are stores to buy or hire chains. 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.
The Mount Uludag ski resort has become an attraction center in the Bursa province and Marmara region of Turkey and is now part of the Uludag National Park. Many tourists are extremely surprised to find the opportunity to enjoy winter skiing so close by and flock here from Bursa. The highest area in western Anatolia, Uludağ is easily ascended by car or cable car. The park is about 22 km (14 mi) south of Bursa and is signposted from there. Bursa can be reached by road from Istanbul. The cable car ascends from Bursa and has an intermediate stop in the alpine meadows of Kadiyayla at about 1,200 m (3,937 ft) elevation. It ends at Sarialan at about 1,630 m (5,348 ft). Mount Uludag literally means the ‘Grand Mountain’ and offers a range of winter sports, including both skiing and snowboarding, and during the warmer summer months, lends itself to an array of recreational activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and camping. Featuring an altitude of more than 2,500 meters / 8,200 feet, whatever the time of year, you can be assured exceptional views from Mount Uludag, which stretch well beyond Bursa on a fine day. Uludağ Ski Centre consists of two separate parts. It has a 1st and 2nd Zone. There are 16 hotels up and operating in the Ist Zone where the investments have been completed. In the 2nd Zone where it had been declared as a “Tourism Centre” in 1986 has a 3300 bed capacity, a parcel of land for 11 hotels has been arranged and allocated to the Investors. There are numerous state-owned facilities and a hotel in Uludağ Ski Centre, 12 Public and 15 owned by the private sector. In total 27 accommodation facilities exist and a 3000 bed capacity. In addition to the hotels, shopping and entertainment centers, a health clinic also serves in Uludağ Ski Centre. In Uludağ Ski Centre there are Ski Rooms for hire, skiing kits for sale and ski trainers available for ski courses. In Uludağ Ski Centre the ski tracks are about 20km long. In order to make Northern and
Alphine Style Skiing, tour skiing and snowboarding there are suitable areas available also for Heliskiing. In Uludağ Ski Centre the height of the snow can reach up to 3 meters high during the winter. In Uludağ Ski Centre there are 8 chair lifts and 7 teleskis serving. The best times for skiing in Uludağ is during the period between December 20th and March 20th. Uludağ Ski Centre gets about 3 meters of snow under normal winter conditions displaying powdery snow at the beginning and dewy snow towards the end of winter. Uludağ’s Ski Centre’s hotel region includes 8 chair-lifts and 7 teleskis in the 15 mechanical facilities there are 11000 person/hour capacity existing and 13 various ski tracks in the ski center. Transportation to Uludağ Ski Centre can be accessed both by land and cable car. There are in total four cable-car lines two of them in Bursa Kadıyayla (1235m) and two in Kadıyayla
Sarı Alan (1621m). On every line a cable car carrying 30 people runs. However it is forbidden to convey the skiing kits by cable car. Minibuses work from Sarı Alan to Uludağ Ski Centre to the hotel region. The distance between Sarı Alan and Uludağ Ski Centre’s hotel region is 7 km. Moreover in the summer time from Sarı Alan to Çoban Kaya (1750m) can be accessed by chair-lift. The trip takes nearly 45 minutes. The road from the center of Uludag to the National Park entrance is 22 km from the National Park to Uludağ Ski Centre the hotel region is 12 km. A Minibus and taxicab from Bursa city central to Uludağ can be found any hour of the day during winter. Climbing up to Uludağ Ski Centre by minibus takes on average about 1hr 3o minutes. If accessing Uludağ Ski Centre by private vehicle Çekirge route is the appropriate option from Bursa. In winter chains, chock and tow rope should be carried
One of the longest cable car line was opened in Bursa, connecting the city to the hotels region on Uludag. The line offers a marvelous journey over national park for 24 minutes. In the event held for the occasion, Recep Altepe, mayor of metropolitan Bursa, said, “The then prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan once has said that, Uludag will be like Davos. We started to work in this direction. We have built the longest aerial cable car line connecting Bursa to Uludag. The line shortened the 35 km road to reach the mountain. Travel time for the journey is 24 minutes. Guests coming to Bursa may be accommodated either in the city or in the mountain thanks to this transportation facility. Next year, when the metro line connecting Bursa to Mudanya, travel from Istanbul to Uludag will be more practical. This will increase the competition among hotels and it will improve the quality of touristic services in the city.”
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History
January 2015
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Green Bursa makes its presence felt through its historic riches
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 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. Attracting attention for its natural beauty as well as its rich cultural heritage Bursa is also a much preferred holiday resort for winter sports. Uludag Mountain 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. 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 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 harboring 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 Uludag Mountain 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 Cumalikizik 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
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Hundreds of foreign companies have settled in Bursa’s industrial zones, which have become centers 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 blessed with 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, churches, lodges, 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.
place that is worth the visit before leaving Bursa. The spas and thermal hotels are among the most valuable assets of Bursa. 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.
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Cumalikizik invites all tourists who want to explore the lifestyle in the old district of Bursa. It is a highly recommended must-see
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Bursa, due south of Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara, for its beautiful mosques and other early Ottoman architecture, for its silk-filled bazaars
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Tourism
January 2015
Historical locations in Bursa registered by Unesco as world heritage
“We are experiencing historical developments in Bursa. Living in Bursa is a privilege for the people and an honour for us to serve them.” says mayor Altepe.
Health travelers appreciate healing in thermal waters
Bursa becomes the center of thermal tourism
A press conference and a promotional presentation was organized by great metropolitan city municipality in Bursa with an aim to attract attention on the importance of Unesco’s decision to cover six historical places in the list of world heritage of culture. The list covers, Bursa and Cumalikizik: the place of Birth of Ottoman Empire, Kulliye in Orhangazi, Khanlar region, Kulliye of Hudavendigar (I. Murat Khan), Kulliye of Yildirim Bayezid, Yesil (Green) Kulliye, Muradiye Kulliye and Cumalikizik village.
Bayram Vardar, Deputy Secretary General of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality pointed out that: Bursa is a rich province in terms of mineral and thermal springs and spas.
The meeting that was held in Cumalikizik village was participated by managers and officials of metropolitan municipality, project team members, academic personnel that contributed to the project, citizens and press members. In his address, mayor Altepe said, “We have been experiencing historical days in Bursa. Living in this city is a privilege for the people and a great honour for us to serve in this city. The acceptance of our historical heritages in the world list of Unesco is highly important. That makes the Bursa a global destination. Bursa is mentioned at 998th rank in the world and 12th rank in Turkey in this regard. Application for the list goes back to the year 2000. Following various efforts by several organizations in about 11 years have yielded results. Registration process has been completed and declaration was made at the 38th Unesco World Heritage Committee Meeting held in Doha, Qatar, in 15 to 25 June 2014.” Mayor Altepe added, “I thank all the people for their efforts. Now it is time to protect and develop them for coming generations. We will keep our efforts in this regard by cooperating all sides including NGO’s, official bodies, companies and organizations. A performance report will be soon presented to Unesco for the next stages of project that make the locations more functional. Thanks to the registration by the Unesco, we expect that our city will attract more interest of investors and its cultural and economic potential will increase. The opportunities for economic, cultural and employment projects will gain momentum.”
Bayram Vardar - Deputy Secretary General of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality
Bayram Vardar also underlined the fact that European Historical Thermal Town Association, focusing on valorization of thermal cultural heritage in Europe and on revitalization of the historical tradition of European thermal cities and spa towns’ heritage, selected Bursa as one of the prominent thermal centers of the world in 2013. He noted that Bursa Metropolitan Municipality was planning to establish a brandnew and integrated thermal facilities located in İpekiş and Tabakhaneler district of Bursa, by cooperating with Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Yıldız Technical University and Piri Reis Map and Real Estate Association. Actually, promotion of European spa culture brings with three different concepts: welfare, health and tradition. Bursa, with its rich and vast cultural heritage, combines welfare, health and tradition for centuries.
Deputy Governor of Bursa Samet Ercoskun has also emphasized on the importance of the project. “I feel great honour as the responsible government official in this city. I believe that the services realized by the municipality will be remembered as the one who revived the historical values of Bursa. Ministry of Culture and Tourism has a growing interest in the developments and projects in this city. Bursa is rising its limits. I thank to all the people that participated in this success.”
According to Bayram Vardar, Deputy Secretary General of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, Bursa hosts a geothermal area that boasts a number of hot springs. The province is a place to come if you want a traditional experience because Turkish baths are known throughout the world. Traditional bathhouses
with charming tile designs and arching ceilings can be found all around the central Çekirge district of Bursa. The various minerals in the waters are known to have healing properties.
peutic powers of Bursa’s thermal springs centuries ago. With one of the best climates in the world, Bursa has turned to be one of the ideal psychological and physical health center for well-being.
conditions to rheumatism, and osteoporosis, among others. Bursa specializes in medical spas, including physical therapy. Health travelers really appreciate healing in its thermal waters,
It should be noted that water is also transferred to a number of area hotels, which operate their own mineral pools for guests.
Centuries ago, Bursa was at the heart of the silk and spice trade and in modern times, is now a center for thermal tourism, which refers to the use of spas and thermal waters for relaxation, wellness, and healing everything from skin
Bursa is renowned for its areas of nature tourism, culture, and history tourism as well as thermal and medical tourism. Average duration of overnight stays and total number of arrival in facilities has increased by 79% in the last 4 years.
It is a well-known fact that people discovered the thera-
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Montania Special Class awarded the Best Butique Hotels in Mid-East
Participated by hotel owners, hospitality writers, media and representatives of hotels from world over the award ceremony took place in London.
Having other awards such as Golden Key in the special certificate hotels category in 1997, Skalite by Skal International Istanbul in 2002, Montania Special Class Hotel in Bursa was recently awarded by World Boutique Hotel Awards as the best classic boutique hotels in the Middle East. Held in London, awards in the 12 categories successful hotels were announced. Accepting the award in the event on behalf of the Montania Special hotels, Akin Esgin, chairman of Sumbul Tourism company, said, “I am so happy to get this award that is a proof of our success in bringing this valuable award in a small town like Mudanya, Bursa. This will encourage us and our other fellows in the town to engage more in our businesses. We have been doing investments to promote Mudanya and Bursa in tourism industry worldwide. We are aware of our responsibilities for the environment in our efforts to offer the best service in town. We started to renovate our facility in 2011, and they were completed in our restaurant and in the rooms. We did this with the full support of our staff. Every one of us, including myself, have been working in cross rotations at every stage of service processes, from managers to chefs and waiters. We have a unique corporate culture in our hotels that emphasize on humility and serving. I thank to all our fellow workers. With the power they provided us, we keep our efforts on the way to develop regional touristic services in Mudanya in cooperation with Union of Mudanya Hoteliers.”
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Wellness
January 2015
Bursa, an ideal center for rehabilitation and physiotherapy Bursa is one of the richest cities of the world in terms of thermal baths. In thermal baths where healthy and healing water are found, you can rest your body that is tired within intensive tempo, refresh your jaded physical and mental health.
As well as Theodora, The Byzantine Queen (6th century) and Suleyman The Magnificent (16th century) were treated in these waters healing for centuries, most domestic and foreign statesmen also healed in these waters. In addition to high quality health centers, Bursa has the advantage of having great natural beauty, a rich history and a vibrant culture. Bursa has become a popular destination for health tourism recently. Health services are prohibitively expensive in developed countries, and they are often inadequate in developing countries. Rommer Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Institution was founded in 1994 to provide physical therapy and rehabilitation through the means of thermal springs and is still the only center in Bursa to provide this therapy. For many years we have been treating individual patients from the Gulf States and Europe.
rehabilitation. Rheumatic Rehabilitation, that includes the treatment of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis (calcification) and fibromyalgia. Health services of equal quality to developed countries offered in Bursa at approximately a fourth of what these services would cost in those countries. “We can be a locomotive force in the health sector of our region by providing treatment and rehabilitation for various diseases using modern techniques and through the use of thermal springs (of different chemical compositions and heat levels) in addition to wellness activities.� says a specialist of Rommer rehabilitation center.
Dr. Metin Yurdakos, a specialist of Rommer physical therapy and rehabilitation center, points out the importance of rehabilitation services in orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, cardiopulmonary and rheumatic illnesses. Rehabilitation is known as medical practices to regain and to improve the functional abilities that were lost in the past or at the beginning. It aims to help individuals for improving their daily routines. In Rommel rehabilitation center following services are offered: Orthopedic Rehabilitation as the processes to overcome loss of function resulting from orthopedic surgery for fractures, dislocations or joint prosthesis. Neurologic Rehabilitation, the treatment of paralysis resulting from stroke (hemiplegia) which is due to cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding) or a blood clot in the brain, paralysis due to traumatic brain or spinal damage and regional nerve damage leading to facial paralysis or foot drop and other partial paralyses. Pediatric Rehabilitation, the rehabilitation of loss of function due to brain paralysis caused during birth or afterwards (cerebral palsy) or due to nerve damage or other causes. Early diagnosis and the ongoing
contributions of the family are very important. Cardiopulmonary (Hearth and Lung) Rehabilitation, a very wide field of rehabilitation dealing with everything from breathing problems resulting from heart and lung diseases to the application of regular exercise once the patient has recovered after an operation. Breathing exercises, correct inhalation and exhalation, exercises to increase functional capacity and postural drainage are some techniques that are used in connection with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, chronic bronchitis, post-open heart surgery or those who have had heart attacks are among those who benefit from cardiopulmonary
Rommer International Health Tourism Assistance Company provides for patients from England, Germany and other European countries and the Gulf States a more organized avenue to come to our center, and serves to organize trips for patients from outside the country to the other health centers of Bursa as well. It was founded as the first health assistance company in Bursa. Among the services offered by Rommer center to patients are, The Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Endocrine and Metabolism Treatment, Internal Medicine, Obesity Therapy, Healthy Diet and Weight Control Center, Area-Specific Weight Loss, Pain Therapy, Clinical Pilates, Massage Therapy, Lymph Edema Treatment, ESWT (Treatment Of Heel Spur) and Ergo therapy.
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Historical Thermal City of Bursa Historical Thermal City of Bursa is a member of European Historical Thermal Towns Association.
Op. Dr. Serbülent ORHANER Soranus In-Vitro-Fertilization Center
Why did we come to this world? As living in this world, what is our main aim? Various people might answer to these questions according to their own beliefs and cultures. Even though, some of them would be forced in responding to this question. As for biological aspect, the answers of these questions are very clear. The reason of existing in the world is to maintain our type to which we belong. The basic driving force of our life is to make up new individuals to allow our type’s continuity. This event that we call reproduction is an indispensable element of life for all living species. The living species that cannot make up new individuals belonging to its own type is convicted to extinction in a short time.
Bursa city has been approved as a member of European Historical Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) at the meeting of Technical Committee of EHTTA which was gathered in a SPA city of Belgium on 15 March, 2013. At the end of this, the city has been a part of European Historical Thermal Destination which has been authorized by the Council of Europe. In 2015, Bursa city will host the 2nd edition of EHTTA General Meeting.
When Human being come to recognize him or herself following born, always remains under this key impulse of life.
With its thermal resources branded city Bursa is the 4th biggest city of Turkey with 10.886 sq meters. The population of the city is nearly 2 million 800 thousand. With its 5000-year history hosting the Empires of Rome and Byzantine, Bursa also became capital city of the Ottoman Emperor. The first council in the history of Christian was met at Hagiasophia Church in Nicaea town.
Being mother and father for majority of us is an utmost natural event. But unfortunately every human cannot reach this wish easily. 15 percent of the spouses who want to have child meet serious difficulties. This problem that we call infertility brings heavy physiological problems together for those spouses. Taking pleasure from life is reducing, wish of
Having a 1500-year historical thermal background, all of traces of the civilizations can be come across in Bursa. Thanks to Cumalıkızık with its Han and historical shopping areas as candidate for UNESCO World Heritage List, the thermal richness of Bursa has a powerful medical potential along with total of 43 hospitals. The history, culture, nature, art city Bursa includes all tourism richness. With its sea, Mountain Uludağ, mosques, churches and synagogues every region has a different features. Faith, history, sea, skiing, thermal, medical and 3rd age tourism’s all potential are available in the province of Bursa. With its current historical thermal spa and facilities and geothermal drilling works which made in recent years, Bursa city has thermal water of 300 lt/second. So, thermal capacities have the number of 7 thousand beds. Currently and new revealed thermal water potential, 14,000 bed capacities are aimed to reach in the near future in Bursa. Thanks to EHTTA membership of Bursa’s thermal tourism brand has been registered. Renowned as “Green Bursa” with its seeable natural richness, green texture, nearly one thousand monument trees and remedied spas with its thermal waters, this historical city has attracted attention of lots of travelers and historians in the past, as well as today. The city was route for the historical Silk Road and renowned with its silk fabrics. The tiles of Nicaea, which are the town of Bursa, have been used in the works of civilizations. Featuring with its distinctive tastes İskender Kebab, Kemalpaşa Dessert, Chestnut Candy and peaches have a great fame. European Historical Thermal Association (EHTTA) was established by 6 founder countries including France, the UK, Spain, Belgium in 2009. As a nonprofit association, international and borderless periodical association EHTTA’s principal objectives is to constitute a powerful network of partnership between cities and thermals by sharing experience of different countries and cities. Also making up a European thermal destination and encouraging the system at European level involving institutions with support of European programs.
working and producing disappears. Great part of society is not aware of dimensions of sadness of these people who suffer.
To encourage, promote and develop the analytic research and statistics within the spa industry focusing primarily on the history and artistic heritage, cultural, legal and legislative aspects. “European Historical Thermal Association” (EHTTA - European Historical Thermal Towns Association), was established by 6 countries in 2009. *Founder Members; France (Vichy), Italy (Acqui Terme), Britain (Bath), Spain (Ourense), Italy (Salsomaggiore Terme), Belgium (Spa). *Partner members; Massive Central Thermal Towns Destination (France) *Effective members; Acqui Terme- Italy, Baden Baden - Germany, Bagneres de Luchon France, Bagnoles de I’Orne- France, Banyo- the UK, Budapest- Hungary, Cauterets- France, Châtel-Guyon- France,
Daruvar- Croatia, Enghien les Bains France, Evian les Bains- France, Fiuggi-Italy, Karlovy Vary-Czech Republic, La Bourboule- France, Mont- Dore- France, Montecatini Terme – Italy, Ourense-Spain, Royat-Chamalieres- France, Salsomaggiore Terme- Italy, Spa- Belgium, TechirghiolRomania, Vichy-France, Villes d’Eaux du Massif Central- France, Wiesbaden- Germany. The first action of the European Historical Thermal Towns Association is to make up European Historical Thermal Cities Destination by the approval of the Council of Europe. European Historical Thermal Cities Destination is a way to re-pursuit of places where thermal culture is invigorated and developed. This route aims to recover quality of thermal waters and to get benefit wider and more effective by linking thermal cities’ cultural and historical heritages.
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Infertility problem can appear sometime in women, sometime in man, sometime in both of them. In recent years, delaying having a child to upcoming years causes increases in infertility. The efforts directed towards infertility solution could be not effective up to the end of 1970s. After these years developed in-vitro-fertilization treatment has become the beginning of a new age. When Dr. Robert Geoffrey Edwards and Dr. Patrick Christopher Steptoe heralded first birth of in-vitro-fertilization became a hope light for all infertile spouses across the world. Dr. Robert Geoffrey Edwards was deserved to Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2010. Cure of in-vitro-fertilization kept its feature which was achieved in the limited centers in the world early 1980s. But in the course of time, paralleling information and tech-
nology development, and then accessing to these information began easy have caused spreading of in-vitro-fertilization across the world. In following years, the success rates have raised compared to the first years. This period overlapped a process when developments in all branches of medicine accelerated in our country. Outstanding works have begun related to in-vitro-fertilizations. At the end, first in-vitro-fertilization of Turkey was born at the Aegean University on May 2nd, 1989. This event provided a self-confidence and many of scientists have started to interest in the subject.
When come to the middle of 1990s, the implementations of in-vitro-fertilizations have come into a routine condition in both universities and hospitals. Now, Turkey is one of the most successful countries in-vitro-fertilizations in the world. Our success rates are better than almost most of developed European countries. While these developments are enjoyed in the issues of in-vitro-fertilizations in Turkey we, as Soranus team, have made decision
interesting in this issue. Our first in-vitro-fertilization baby was born in 1999. Until now, nearly 2,500 in-vitro-fertilization babies were born at our center. Letting first in-vitro-fertilization baby born in Bursa our team attracted attention of our other colleagues. For A while later, other centers have begun to be opened in Bursa. Now there are 9 in-vitro-fertilization centers in Bursa. These centers serve both citizens in Bursa and other citizens in other provinces where in-vitro-fertilization centers do not exist. These successes of Bursa have been perceived in abroad too and patients from surrounding countries began to come to Bursa for in-vitro-fertilization cure. Offering the highest quality with reasonable prices and the eye-catching history of Bursa that attracts people with tourism purpose and natural beauties will cause many of people abroad to come to Bursa.
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County
January 2015
Mudanya, the port of Bursa
Formed as an Ion Colony by the Kolophones in 7th Century BC, Mudanya bore the name Mirleia first, then Apamia and finally Montania. The name Mudanya came from the change of Montania.
Mudanya / Mudanya Armistice House
Mudanya was the center of the district back in the 19th Century and it has Karacabey at its west, Bursa at its north, neighbors with Gemlik at its east and the Gemlik Gulf at its south. It is 32 kilometers away from Bursa. It occupies an area of 346 km². There are 36 villages within 2 towns (Zeytinbagi and Guzelyali) under Mudanya. At the centrum of the district, there are 8 neighborhoods. According to the 2007 data, population of the district is 62,369 and constantly gets new people moving in. An important port city for centuries, Mudanya still continues its duties today as ‘’Bursa’s port’’. Bursa’s connection with Istanbul is done via the Mudanya/Guzelyali coast. Due to its coast and proximity to the province, Mudanya is the countryside center of Bursa and with its fish restaurants and residential areas such as Sigi, Kumkaya and Zeytinbagi (Trilye) along with its street and historical homes, it as a charming coastal town and a tourist center. Due to the summer months being cool, the touristic season does not last too long. Aside from foreign tourism, there are tourism
activities being carried out daily with the visitors coming from other provinces and districts and especially from Bursa. In addition to this, number of people staying at their own summer homes is quite high. Historical Cultural Sites: Aside from the Mudanya Armistice Museum, the ‘’Tahir Pafla Mansion’’ outside the district center is an important architectural structure that needs to be seen. It is the most beautiful example of the 19th century mansions. Being used as a hotel today, Mudanya Train Station is another must-see architectural structure. There are 7 churches and 3 holy springs left from the Greeks in the small town of Zeytinbagi (Trilye) of which has extraordinary beauty in terms of scenery. The St. Staphanos church was transformed into a mosque (Fatih Mosque) in the 14th century. It is said that the ‘’arched church’’ named Panagia Pantobalissa that was brought to Iskenderiye is the first church in the world that had pictures drawn on its walls. There is also a Hagios Taxiarchoi Church in Sigikoy which is thought to be built in the 780s.
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Mudanya / Ugur Mumcu Culture Center
Mudanya / Tekke-i Atik Mosque Mudanya / Trilye (Zeytinbagi) Tas Mektep (Stone School)
There is no precise information about the creator/builder of the mosque. However, it is thought Haci Ali Zagili Magrabi had it built. There is a plaque on top of the entrance door with a 1453 written on it. Planned as rectangular towards the northsouth direction, the mosque has an actual place of worship and a narthex and the roof is a hipped roof and covered by tiles. The mihrab (alter) is covered by blue and white square-shaped glazed tile panels.
Mudanya / Tekke-i Cedidi Mosque From the inscription on the South wall of the mosque’s courtyard, it is understood to have been built in 1677. The old building was town down in 1975 and the present reinforced concrete mosque was built. The mosque is square-shaped and it has a large dome that is sitting on an octagonal frame. It was rebuilt because its minaret had crumbled down all the way to the base.
Mudanya / Trilye (Zeytinbagi) / Kapanca Port
Hasan Bey Mosque: it seems from its inscription that the mosque was built in 16521953 by Mirliva-i Hasan Bey. The structure is rectangular-shaped towards the northsouth direction and its walls are engraved with rubble stones and bonding timbers and the roof is covered by tiles. Northwest minaret is single-balconied and at its north there is an inscription fountain.
Mudanya / Omer Bey Mosque Built in 1715, the mosque is named after its builder. Repaired many times, the minaret of the mosque still preserves its authenticity.
Mudanya / Mudanya Armistice House The waterside residence situated on the coast of Mudanya where the ceasefire agreement was signed to end the Turkish-Greek war between Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the allied powers on October 11, 1922 is a 19th century structure. The mansion was built in accordance with the civil architecture of its era and has been serving as a museum since 1937. In the museum, there are variety of documents and materials from the Turkish War of Independence and Armistice along with goods/objects from that era on display.
Mudanya / Mudanya Station Social Facilities
Mudanya / Tahir Pasha Mansion
The building is a 19th century structure and it was built to serve as a Mudanya Railway Line Management building. The building maintained its existence for more than one hundred years and was used as a district governorship lodging between the years 1958 and 1963 and as a women arts school at nights between the years 1963 and 2000. Located on the Mudanya Seaport Square, the building was restored by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality in 2009 and opened for service as a Mudanya Station Social Facility.
Mudanya / Mudanya Tahir Aga Hamam Built in 1870 by one of the notables of Bursa, Tahir Aga, the Hamam is also known as the Nure Hamam. Made in accordance with the typology of a double Hamam, the restoration works are being carried out today without being too far from its unique identity and staying true to its originality.
Mudanya / Mudanya Hasan Bey Hamam Built by Hasan Bey in 1652, the Hamam failed to stand the test of time and was used as a carpenter’s shop for a long period of time. Today, the Hamam will be given back to Mudanya with Cultural Center functionalities and in accordance with its originality.
Mudanya / Ugur Mumcu Culture Center The place was achieved by restoring an old Greek church in Mudanya and provides
services as a culture center today. In the center, there are dressing rooms for the cast and study rooms and it was re-designed with a hall and a balcony.
Mudanya / Tahir Pasha Mansion The district is Bursa’s seaport/dock and there are mansions which are refined products of the traditional residential architecture and show the height of the economic levels of the city’s past. And Tahir Pasha Mansion is one of these architectures that dazzle us with its magnificent entrance doors serves as a library and a mansion today.
Mudanya / Trilye (Zeytinbagi) Tas Mektep (Stone School) Stone School is one of the many school buildings built on the empire lands as a symbol of modernization movements seen during the reforms that aimed to organize the Ottoman Empire’s political, social and economic structures that started with the Imperial Edict of Reorganization which was put into effect during the Sultan Abdulmecid era in 1839. Built between 1904 and 1909 by Chirisostomos who was born in Tirilye and returned to Turkey as a metropolitan bishop after receiving his education in Greece, the Stone School is the most magnificent structures of Tirilye.
Mudanya / Trilye (Zeytinbagi) / Kapanca Port This antique port in the Kapanca region left from the Greeks in Tirilye was an important strategic focal point of coastal transportation of every era of history.
Mudanya / Trilye (Zeytinbagi) / Hamam Located on the same city block and in front of the southern facade of Fatih Mosque, the exact name and date of construction of the Hamam is unknown but there is an existing information that it was made in the first half of the 16th century by the Turks who were brought to Kastamonu and Uskudar during the era of Yavuz Sultan Selim.
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History
January 2015
Harmony of amber and white in Bursa Illumination systems, which shed light on the aesthetical features of historical structures during the night, have served to brighten the world of the northwestern city.
The city, which hosted many different civilizations throughout its history, today purports a kind of outdoor museum that attracts foreign tourists with its living history and nature. 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.
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. 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. 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.
Eski Kaplica (Old Thermal Spring) is Bursa’s oldest and the largest Thermal Spring. You can relax your body that got fatigued from the intense pace and revive and renew your worn-out soul and health at the thermal springs where the healthy and healing waters are. Bursa thermal spring waters which have healed the emperors and queens and cured patients for centuries are being compared to amber which is believed to have high energy healing effects. Able to survive up until today, most recognized thermal springs in the
center of Bursa are Eski Kaplica/Armutlu (Old Thermal Spring) built by Sultan Murad I., Kultuklu Thermal Spring built by Sultan I. Bayezid, Yeni Kaplica (New Thermal Spring) built by Rustem Pasha, the vizier of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent and the Kara Mustafa Pasha Thermal Springs which was built in his own name. Outside the center of Bursa, there is Oylat Thermal Springs and Citli Mineral Water in Inegol, Tumbuldek Thermal Springs in Akarca Village, Terme Thermal Springs on the highway of Umurbey Village in Gemlik and Agachisar and Sadag Thermal Springs in Orhaneli and they all have continued to deliver healing for centuries.