Made in Bursa November/Decembert 2015

Hosting a great many hamams and thermal springs Bursa has hosted the 2015 general meeting of European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA). | Page 14

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The heritage of the Silk Road transferred to the future generations The Municipality proposed the establishment of the Union of the Silk Road Museums in order to display historic assets of the Silk Road more efficiently.| Page 3

A promising and prosperous future lies ahead for Bursa 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.

Bursa attracts interests of Arab investors

TURSAB urges for upgrading of tourism potential of Bursa Basaran Ulusoy, Chairman of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB), warned that Turkey had the power to retaliate.

He said “It is Europe itself that will suffer from this decision. | Page 7

The recent increase in Arab tourists in Turkey has brought along with it a peak of interest by tourism operators from the region. Some of the largest chain hotel operators are now out on the hunt for locations particularly in Bursa. Turkey’s increasing influence over the Middle East of late has also resulted in positively affecting the tourism sector. It is this increase in numbers of tourists from the Middle East that has brought along with it a peaked interest by tourism investors.

Uludağ, offers a unique natural beauty.

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.

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. We have recently interviewed Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa... | Page 4

Culture Park Open Air Theatre awarded by the European Property Awards Culture Park Open Air Theatre located in Bursa has ranked first of the contest for the European Property Awards of International Property Awards. Bursa Culture and Art Foundation undertook the Theatre project, designed by Architect Murat Kader.

Place of ergotherapy for cerebral palcy

The awarding ceremony of the Theatre was held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

The cocoon shaped Theatre has 5050 audience capacity. The Theatre, covering an area of 13,000 square meters, has modern infrastructural facilities of urban life. | Page 2

Ergotherapy is a healthcare profession aiming to improve health and comfort of the individuals through significant and intentional activities.

The principle objective of ergotherapy is to improve physical, sensorial, psychiatric and cognitive competencies...| Page 12

Arkeopark and Open Air Museum displaying the historic richess of Bursa

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The Roman Theatre in İznik ready to enter World Heritage List of UNESCO

Uludağ generates thermal water and thermal energy for Bursa

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2nd Bursa Tourism Summit to be held in December | Page 10

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 city, which hosted many different civilizations throughout its history...| Page 13

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Bursa hosts the meeting of The Union of Awarded Cities of Europe BURSAThe recent meeting of The Union of Awarded Cities of Europe was held in Bursa.

Members of the Board of the Union from Germany, Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania participated in the meeting organized by Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa.

Culture Park Open Air Theatre awarded by the European Property Awards

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ulture Park Open Air Theatre located in Bursa has ranked first of the contest for the European Property Awards of International Property Awards.

Bursa Culture and Art Foundation undertook the Theatre project, designed by Architect Murat Kader.

The awarding ceremony of the Theatre was held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The cocoon shaped Theatre has 5050 audience capacity. The Theatre, covering an area of 13,000 square meters, has modern infrastructural facilities of urban life.

Culture Park Open Air Theatre is where natural splendor blends with beauty. This gorgeous Theater is the venue for the hugely popular events. It has a cozy seating arrangement for 5050 spectators that can watch an event simultaneously.

International and local cultural events, seminars and community festivals are also held at this scenic venue.

The International Property Awards are open to residential and commercial property professionals from around the globe. They celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence.

The awards are split into regions covering Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, UK and USA. Participants enter at their relevant national level and are judged by a highly experienced team of professionals who cover the whole range of property disciplines.

The highest-scoring winners from each region are automatically entered into the overall International Awards, which ultimately determine the world’s finest edifices.

Bursa Metropolitan visits Panteleimon church in Gölyazı

Upon the proposal of Abdülkadir Karlık, Deputy Mayor of Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa, the topic of the next meeting would be “Sustainable Urban Transportation and the Role of Local Administrations in

the Integration of Migrants” The next meeting of The Union would be held in Klaipeda, Lithuania in 2016. The delegations of the Union expressed their satisfaction and joy during their stay in Bursa. They also noted, “Attracting attention of European people for its natural beauty as well as its rich cultural heritage, Bursa is also a much preferred holiday resort for winter sports by us. Uludağ is frequented by both winter and outdoor sports enthusiasts.”

Dutch Consul General Robert Schuddeboom visits Bursa BURSA-Dutch Consul General Robert Schuddeboom and his accompanying business delegation visited Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa. During the visit, Abdülkadir Karlık, Deputy Mayor of Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa briefed information on economic structure of Bursa, by emphasizing major areas of interest for the foreign capital investments. He said that there were a series of challenging investment opportunities in Bursa for the Dutch companies.

“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.” Abdülkadir Karlık, Deputy Mayor of Bursa added.

Dutch Consul General Robert Schuddeboom expressed his satisfaction for his visit to Bursa.

He said, “I travel a lot in Turkey, just as I did over 30 years ago, when I visited Turkey for the first time. The hospitality of its people, the historic sites and natural wonders remain the same, but the infrastructure has changed dramatically. Bursa offers a variety of investment possibilities, particularly in high tech investments and in its thermal waters and spas. Bursa, which hosts many 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. Bursa has great opportunities especially for market-seeking and efficiency-seeking investors.

Color Sky 5K attracts interest from all generations at Botanic Park of Bursa BURSA-The event Color Sky 5K, a special colorful run event held at Botanic Park of Osmangazi Municipality of Bursa, was participated by 2000 persons along a 5km racing track. The participants expressed their satisfaction and joy for Sky 5K a special colorful run.

BURSA- Municipalities of Bursa has been carrying out a series of restoration works on historic remains oof the region.

Elpdophoros Lambriniadis, Bursa Metropolitan and a group of tourists from Greece visited Panteleimon church located in Gölyazı, restored by Nilüfer Municipality of Bursa.

He thanked Münir Karaloğlu, Governor of Bursa and Mustafa Bozbey, Mayor of Nilüfer Municipality for the restoration works of the church.

In line with a recent protocol signed between Nilüfer Municipality and Bursa Governorship, Gölyazı has been selected as one of the prominent tourism center of Bursa. Within the framework of protocol, Gölyazı district of Bursa was declared as a conservation area.

Gölyazı village is located on two peninsulas at the north of the lake Uluabat.

There are 7 islands in the lake.

The region is carrying the atmosphere and architectural features of from past to present.

Münir Karaloğlu, Governor of Bursa pointed out, “Bursa, being renowned for its unique geographical position, natural beauties and climate, including its proximity to sea and Uludağ, has turned out to be an ideal place for tourism. Bursa, cradle of civilizations for centuries and first capital of the Ottoman Empire, hosts diverse range of historic and cultural riches.

Gölyazı would also serve as an ideal place for tourism in accordance with the protocol.

Gölyazı offers diverse range of natural beauties for nature lovers.”

Mustafa Bozbey, Mayor Of Nilüfer Municipality said that Gölyazı, being a conservation area, would upgrade its potential as prominent historic and tourism destination.

5KM Colorful Runs that started in the USA are now in Turkey.

Adding color to your world with this never felt before experience, the event attracted interest in Bursa.

It is a very unique and exciting run where the runners don’t get timed, but get color ‘bombed’ at every kilometer.

It is not a competitive race, but rather a fun family event, where most people walk or jog.

It is 100% corn starch with food grade dyes. For most people the colors come off after a wash, but it may take more effort on certain people. To make it easier you should use plenty sunscreen and hair lotion.

Your Color Sky 5K Packet includes race bib, T-Shirt, color powder and a wristband.

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From Çelik Palas to SwissBelhotel Çelik Palace Hotel

BURSA-Global hospitality management Group Swiss-Belhotel International continues its expansion with a take over of a 5-star resort and spa in Bursa, Turkey.

The heritage of the Silk Road transferred to the future generations Bursa Metropolitan Municipality has hosted the recent meeting of WCO (World Citizens Organization) attended by 114 mayors, 43 cities from 28 countries.

BURSA-The Municipality proposed the establishment of the Union of the Silk Road Museums in order to display historic assets of the Silk Road more efficiently.

The main subject of this year’s forum was: “The Silk Road Mayors Common Voyage for Harmony of Civilization” Bursa Metropolitan Municipality was honored for organizing together with World Citizens Organisation,the10th WCO Silk Road Mayors Forum between 3rd and 6th September 2015.

Bursa became the first capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1326 undertook a great part in the Ottoman history and has remained a prominenet center since then.

With its population around

Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa, in cooperation with World Citizens Organisation has invited you to the WCO Silk Road Mayors Forum 2015 with an intention to maintain tradition initiated in the former nine editions of Silk Road Mayors Forum or-

At present, this 5-star hotel provides 164 rooms with sophisticated interiors keeping its historic vibe that will suit even the most discerning guests. Each room is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including LCD cable TV, free Wi-Fi Internet access, mini bar and digital electron-

Based upon the achievements of the former nine host cities, WCO and the Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa celebrated 10th edition with special events combining speeches as well as spectacular fashion shows, and gastronomy. Bursa Forum will concentrate on educational and entertainment activities which would rally people from different cultures around world peace.

Mayors Forum regerenated the Spirit of Silk Road and friendship with many cities during the 10th edition of WCO Bursa 2015.

He underlined the fact that Bursa and its environs assumed utmost significance from

the standpoint of UNESCO’s World Heritage List. He noted, “Bursa is the Ottoman Empire’s first capital and contains many historical remains from the Empire’s founding years, as well as many industrial and natural attractions. Bursa and Cumalikizik are good examples of commercial culture and Ottoman lifestyle whereby rural living continues close to the city.”

As part of its activities to pay tribute to illustrious personalities of the Turkic World, TURKSOY also dedicates every year to the commemoration of artists, authors, poets and scholars in recognition of their valuable contribution to Turkic culture. In line with its innovative approach to the promotion of Turkic culture on a global scale, TURKSOY declares

Grand Swiss-Belhotel Çelik Palas boasts top quality facilities including 6 food and beverage outlets, 7 function rooms and a wellness centre with the biggest thermal pool in Bursa, Turkish bath, massage rooms, skin care centre and outdoor pool.

Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 125 hotels, resorts and projects located in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Georgia, Turkey, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Awarded Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain for five consecutive years and Most Favourite 4-Star Hotel, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world’s fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups.

İznik Municipality launches a restoration project for the beaches

The Impact of Natural and Historic Heritage on Tourism discussed in Aktau AKTAU-Aziz Elbas, Head, Culture Division of Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa has paticipated in a symposium on The Impact of Natural and Historic Heritage on Tourism held in Aktau, Kazakhstan, organized by TURKSOY, the International Organization of Turkic Culture. During the symposium, Aziz Elbas, Head, Culture Division of Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa presented a detailed information on historic and cultural heritage of Bursa. He said, “Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa has lauched a series of restoration and renovation Works as far as the historic monuments and richess of the region are concerned.

“We are excited to enter Turkey with such a modern 5-star resort and spa and bringSwiss-Belhotel International’s global service and professionalism to that market,” Gavin M. Faull said.

Situated close to central Bursa, Grand Swiss-Belhotel Çelik Palace Hotel was privatized in 2007.

ganized in Tashkent, Lanzhou, Almaata, Pyeongtaek, Shiraz, Grozny, Gaziantep, Yeosu and Urumchi.

3 million, Bursa is an Anatolian city rich with its cultural background. Along with the historical sericulture (silk production) , Bursa is the centre of modern textile in Turkey.

The agreement has recently been signed by Mustafa Kırcal of MSN Group and Dr. Bandar Al Faheid, Arab Tourism Organisation President, Dr. Khaled Reda, Saudi Norgeh Representative, Gavin M. Faull, Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President, and Noel Massoud, Swiss-Belhotel International Vice President.

ic safe Gavin M. Faull added, “Swiss-Belhotel International brand is more than a symbol of elegance and excellence. At Grand Swiss-Belhotel Celik Palas, we promise to deliver positive memorable experiences to our guests in the company of uniquely qualified people who are passionate, professional and hospitable.”

one city of the Turkic World as its cultural capital every year. Thus, the recent Cultural Capitals of the Turkic World were Astana in 2012 followed

by Eskisehir in 2013, Kazan in 2014 and Merv (Turkmenistan) in 2015. Sister organizations which TURKSOY works in coordination with are the Turkic Council, the Turkic Academy and the Foundation of Turkic Culture and Heritage. Besides, TURKSOY also carries out cooperation activities with international organizations such as the UNESCO, ISESCO and the International Foundation of Humanitarian Cooperation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

İ Z N İ K- O s m a n Sargın, Mayor of İznik said that the Municipality has launched a far reaching beach restoration roject of 3,800 meter long. The restoration Project includes a series of infrastructural works aiming at increasing tourism potential of the region.

“When completed, İznik would become a center of attraction of Turkey.” He pointed out.

Osman Sargın, Mayor of İznik noted, “Foreigners venture out to beautiful Lake Iznik, it’s only a couple of hours’ ferry/car journey away from Istanbul. Fringed by reeds and ringed by mountains, clear waters of the lake are a delight for bird-watchers. The old, walled town of the same name, at the eastern end of the lake, is a laid-back place serving the local agricultural community and Istanbulites escaping the big city.

You can take a stroll in the park along the lakefront andı if you want, you can take a dip in the lake. In the summer months the water is usually calm and pleasant.

There are several easily identified

spots along the lakefront that are suitable for entering the lake.”

Osman Sargın, Mayor of İznik added, “The most impressive walls, reaching 10m to 13m in height, stand between Lefke Gate and the southern Yenişehir Gate . Lefke comprises three gateways, and offers good views of the walls to the south. The imposing northern İstanbul Gate features huge stone carvings of heads facing outwards.”

He said, “In the course of its history, İznik presents a picture of a city which has undergone great cultural and architectural changes. In the true sense of the word, İznik is an archaeological and historical art laboratory of the Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk and the magnificent Ottoman Empire.”

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A promising and prosperous future lies ahead for Bursa 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.

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.

We have recently interviewed Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa.

What activities do you undertake to make Bursa a remarkable city?

Do you have any benchmark from this standpoint?

We, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa, strive for making Bursa a brand city. We envisage a brandnew, powerful and competitive Bursa for the future, based on its unique historic and cultural richness.

Within this framework, we launch a series of infrastructural investments in order to upgrade the quality of life in Bursa. Our projects related to the future of Bursa make their presence felt abroad as well. As known, The European Commission organizes the European Green Capital Award (EGCA), which recognises and rewards local efforts to improve the environment, the economy and the quality of life in cities.

The EGCA is given each year to a city, which is leading the way in environmentally friendly urban living.

Cities differ enormously and sharing concrete examples of what a European Green Capital can look like is essential if further progress is to be made.

Recep Altepe

Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa

The objectives of the Award are to: Reward cities that have a consistent record of achieving high environmental standards; encourage cities to commit to ongoing and ambitious goals for further environmental improvement and sustainable development; provide a role model to inspire other cities and promote best practices and experience in all other European cities.

Bursa and Istanbul were nominated for the 2017 EGCA. Bursa, being a prominent member of Unesco World Heritage List, is also renowned for its award winning stadium. We closely monitor recent developments in contemporary urbanization by selecting major benchmarks around the world.

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 centre is just a minutes-walk away.

Bursa attracts majority of Arab tourists coming to Turkey. Do you have any specific projects for Arab tourists preferring Bursa?

Bursa has turned out to be the first choice Arab tourists in 2014 and during the first half of 2015.

The recent increase in Arab tourists in Turkey has brought along with it a peak of interest by tourism operators from the region. Some of the largest chain hotel operators are now out on the hunt for locations particularly in Bursa. Turkey’s increasing influence over the Middle East of late has also resulted in pos-

itively affecting the tourism sector. It is this increase in numbers of tourists from the Middle East that has brought along with it a peaked interest by tourism investors.

There is a demand from overseas investors in particular the Arabs who are keen to own a second home in Bursa, which will only prove beneficial to the country’s economy and will also add value and credibility to the area.

Bursa is the home of outstanding natural beauty, which is complemented by its vast historical background. Bursa has a lot to brag about particularly as this province was the first Ottoman capital, and as such is endowed with an array of monuments, mosques, tombs, baths, etc. Real estate investment in Bursa is one of the first choice for Arab tourists and

investors. Apart from being an industrial city, Bursa has a rich culture and tourism capacity that attract Arab visitors. Many Arab businessmen are planning to make investments in housing and shopping mall projects. Almost thirty percent of tourists going on holiday at the Uludağ ski resort are Arabs. Bursa has been a profitable place for Arab investors for many years. So, Arab and Middle Eastern tourism has gained momentum more than ever.

Both city and mountain hotels show full occupancy. Arab tourists could be seen at nearly all hotels.

Arabs used to prefer to visit Uludağ and Bursa in summer. As known, Bursa and Cumalıkızık were added to World Heritage List of UNESCO. Bursa is the Ottoman Empire’s first capital and contains many historical remains from the Empire’s

Bursa was nominated for the European Green Capital Award of 2017. Bursa, being a prominent member of UNESCO World Heritage List, is renowned for its award winning football stadium, the Crocodile Arena. founding years, as well as many industrial and natural attractions. Bursa and Cumalikizik are good examples of commercial culture and Ottoman lifestyle whereby rural living continues close to the city.

As known, whenever Bursa is mentioned, Uludağ comes to mind. Do you think Bursa could assume the position of Davos?

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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 mountain, with a variety of entertainment and sport activities.

Could you give information on the remains of historic basilica in İznik?

The discovery of the basilica was named as one of top 10 discoveries of 2014 by the Archaeological Institute of America. 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.

Having a remarkable development in terms of wellknown quality standards, Bursa, judged by a series of criteria, has been selected as one of the best cities of the world

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.

What other tourism projects do you have in order to give an impetus to the tourism potential of Bursa?

What is your vision for the future of Bursa? As Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa, what activities and projects do you implement to promote Bursa abroad?

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.

Our vision is primarily based on upgrading the quality of life and living in Bursa, by utilizing from the natural richness 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.

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

The Flooded Forests of Karacabey arouse 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.

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. Also, along the coasts of Iznik and Ulubat Lakes, there are beaches that will make you happy. Apart from sea buses of BUDO connecting Bursa to Istanbul efficiently, the vessel named “AKSEMSEDDIN”, a passenger ship, sails through the waters of Iznik Lake between

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 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.

Iznik and Orhangazi. As for the congress tourism, Merinos Congress Culture Centre is composed of two important basic structures, which is located in Merinos Park; one of them is historical Merinos Factory, which was converted to Culture Centre with a restoration work, and the other is Congress Centre that was just constructed. The buildings, which were designed in a flexible way to use together or separately, have a special availability in being a complex building for arrangement of -great or small- any kind of organizations.

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.

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

Merinos Park, which is located in The Congress Culture Centre and has been recomposed recently, is an important public recreation area for Bursa with its 208,000 m² green field. There are many coffee shops, restaurants and social complexes in the Park together with 16,000 m² areas that arranged for open-air activities. Besides, Energy Museum, which was established by restoring the power plant that is in Merinos Factory, has the speciality in being first and unique energy museum of Bursa. The Congress Culture Centre has became a member of The International Association of Conference Centres.

The Center is gaining strenght day by day and on its way to becoming one of the most popular congress destinations in Turkey.

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Business people of Bursa demand direct flights from Bursa to Munich

Bursa invests in software developers of future The Bursa Science and Technology Centre, BTM, where the science has got converted into an adventure.

The vision project of the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality targets to accelerate the development of Turkey in the science and technology field and to become a model to the entire Turkey as a first example in this scope.

Samet Tuna, Project Coordinator of BTM said, “BTM launches a far reaching program for the children aged between 8-12 years old. We cooperate with IBM to pave the way for upbringing the software developers of the future. Being a developer, means learning to think how to solve a problem effectively and efficiently. By doing so, new generations will acquire the skills to solve every-

day problems swiftly and in the best possible way. Last year, we hosted more than 800 students with 30 workshop in different areas at our centre, while this year we had training courses for 300 students.”

increase the pupils’ interests in school lessons; ensure them to develop themselves by means of interactive activities, to develop their team consciousness and to stir up their curiosity and discovering senses.

Ceyhun Göcenoğlu, Social Software Manager of IBM, said children would be able to reach IBM Technologies. IBM volunteers would share their experiences with the children.

The children need to have real experiences rather than imaginations. However, the purpose of the camps being organised in the STC is to ensure the participants to benefit from intensified science training, to increase their scientific knowledge, abilities and experiences; to understand and use the scientific methods in all their lives, to develop an attitude positive directed to science and to develop their own qualifications.

The workshop studies being performed in weekends and in course of special activities are the sessions where children and adults could touch the science and where they could practically develop apparatuses and contents. The workshop programs

BURSA-In a recent visit of Halil İbrahim Polat, Head of Marketing and Sales Department of Turkish Airlines (THY) to Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO), THY’s network of flights related to Bursa were discussed in detail. Remzi Topuk, Chairman of Assembly, BTSO said, “We, business people of Bursa demand extra direct flights from THY. We particularly need direct flight from Bursa to Munich. In line with the completion of Gebze-Bursa-İzmir Highway, the role of Yenişehir Airport would become more marked.

As known, Bursa hosts many foreign capital companies.

These facts urge for a series of additional flight network.”

Cüneyt Şener, Member of Board, BTSO, pointed out, “ From time to time, we organize special flights from Yenişehir Airport on the occasion of international fairs and exhibitions held abroad. So, we need additional regular fligts from Bursa to new destinations both at home and abroad” Halil İbrahim Polat, Head of Marketing and Sales Depart-

ment of THY, pointed out, “ We know that Bursa contributes a lot to the export volume of Turkey through its dynamically operating business people. We conduct a series of research as far as direct flights from Bursa to abroad are concerned.”

Actually, 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 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, 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.

Turkish-Bulgarian Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry economic relations up urges for energy efficiency in industrial establishments of the region In a recent meeting organized by Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) the concept of energy efficiency was discussed with special reference to the industrial establishments of Bursa.

BURSA-Donka Koleva, Chairman Turkish-Bulgarian Business Association paid a visit to Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa. Signing a friendship protocol with RUMELİSİAD, the association of business people of Bursa, Donka Koleva said, “Whenever I come to Bursa, I always feel at home. On this occasion, I thank Abdülkadir Karlık, Deputy Mayor of Bursa Municipality for his warm hospitality extended to us.”

Abdülkadir Karlık, Deputy Mayor of Bursa Municipality pointed out, “ Bulgaria and Turkey share tha same historic heritage. Both countries should increase their investments on mutually fruitful projects. We are convinced that business people of Bursa would give an impetus for a series of business opportunities in Bursa.

Bursa is Turkey’s one of the most important industrial cities having a strong automotive, textile and food sectors.

Hundreds of foreign companies have settled in Bursa’s industrial zones, which have become centres of Turkey’s automotive and textile industries.

Şakir Umutkan, Member of the Board, (BTSO) said, “BTSO has been launching a series of energy efficiency projects.

Within this framework, BTSO has established the Centre for Energy Efficiency, an affiliated body to BTSO, in order to initiate energy efficieny in industrial companies. Thanks to regulatory and consumer awareness measures, domestic energy efficiency is expected to increase considerably.”

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, 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.

So, a remarkable potential lies ahead as far as Turkish-Bulgarian economic relations are concerned.

“Energy efficiency is critical to help industrial establishments to continue their growth in a sustainable manner. BTSO recognizes this and places energy efficiency as a key component of tory in our region, develop enerits energy strategy.” gy management certification, to promote efforts to reduce water Erol Dağlıoğlu, Member of the and carbon footprints, support Board, and Head of Energy development of environmental Council BTSO said, “Energy friendly products, develop proefficiency and renewable energy grams for improving efficiency in Bursa are said to be the twin in our industrial areas, and suppillars of sustainable energy pol- port the use of renewable and icy and are high priorities in the clean energy sources according sustainable energy hierarchy. to our country’s sustainable Energy efficiency can be used to energy supply.” reduce the level of energy imports from abroad and may slow “Energy efficiency has proved to down the rate at which domestic be a cost-effective strategy for energy resources are depleted.” production without necessarily increasing energy consumption” “As BTSO, we established the largest energy efficiency labora- Mehmet Demirci, Head of Wind

Power Projects, BTSO, pointed out “Renewable energy replaces conventional fuels in four distinct areas: electricity generation, air and water heating/ cooling, motor fuels, and rural (off-grid) energy services.

We should focus on renewable energy resources in Bursa more than ever. Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that

comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.”

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TURSAB urges for upgrading of tourism potential of Bursa

In a recent meeting organized by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies- TURSAB, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bursa, present and future tourism potential of Bursa was evaluated and discussed.

Basaran Ulusoy, Chairman of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB), warned that Turkey had the power to retaliate. He said “It is Europe itself that will suffer from this decision.

Turkey is not only a country that attracts tourists, but also it has become a country that now sends a substantial number of tourists abroad. We tell our European colleagues that if they facilitate the procedures, we will send more tourists to Europe. Nobody wants to travel to countries that cause them trouble.”

countries and the intense efforts of the Turkish government to improve cooperation with the Arab world were the main factors triggering the increase in the number of Arab visitors.

Al-Fehaid noted Arab tourists preferred Turkey as a holiday destination mainly because of its safe atmosphere, natural beauties and common ties of religion and history.

Diversifying the tourism sector is a main reason for incresing rise in number of tourists in recent years. While the country was known in the past mainly for the variety of historical sites and seaside resorts along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, Turkey has also become popular for healthcare, culture and spa tourism in recent years, thanks to greater promotion, advertising and investments.

These developments also led to major changes of the tourist profile visiting the country.

He also added, “The majority of foreign tourists’ preference for Turkey continues to be sea-sand-sun. Yet the perception is changing. We have made important advances in culture, health and congress tourism.”

Mehmet Akkuş, Chairman, South Marmara Regional Board of the Turkish Association of Travel Agents-TÜRSAB said that public sector and private sector should cooperate with each other in order to upgrade the tourism sector.

When it comes to the tourism potential of Bursa, Mehmet Akkuş, Chairman, South Marmara Regional Board of the Turkish Association of Travel Agents-TÜRSAB noted: “The accommodation industry at present, includes a range of facilities from the top quality,

super modern deluxe category hotels and holiday complexes, boutique hotels to the affordable ones. Although city hotels, summer resort hotels and holiday complexes constitute the greater part of the accommodation industry, there are numerous ski, winter resort and spa ho-

While the country’s tourism catered mostly to European tourists in the past, now people from a variety of countries tels in various parts of the city. Most high officials of TURSAB told that nearly 2 million Arab tourists visited Turkey every from the Middle East to the Far East standard hotels and holiday complexes choose Turkey as a holiday destination. year and Arab people showed greater have a variety of entertainment faciliinterest in Turkey with each passing day. A group of these countries is the Arab ties.” Arab Tourism Organization’s Head states, as the number of Arab tourists Bander bin Fahd Al-Fehaid, who came Al-Fehaid said that the importance Tur- has sharply increased, especially in the last 10 years. to Bursa to hold a series of talks with the key attached to its relations with Arab

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Built by Orhan Gazi as the hamam of the Complex, outside the Hisar (castle), the structure is the first bazaar hamam of the city at the same time. Construction date is accepted as 1339, the same build date as the Orhan Mosque. It has the special feature of being a double-hamam and met the needs of the bazaar up the 16th century until but was heavily damaged during the fire of 1584. After the repairs were completed, the women’s section was being used as a hamam and men’s section as coffeehouse. After the bazaar fire of 1958, it has undergone repairs and today, it serves as a shopping center where the touristic products that have become the symbol of Bursa are being sold.

Bedesten (covered Turkish bazaar) This building which made up the core of banking and stock market was being used by Yildirim Bayezid as a place that most valuable goods of the country were being bought and sold along with being used as a storing/hiding place for these valuable assets. Back then, the task of securely hiding money and valuable assets were met by the bedestens which is now undertaken by banks. The entrance to the bedesten is through the doors which are in the middle of its four facades. Today, the building is being used as a jewelry bazaar.

Bali Bey Inn It was built by Hamza Bey’s son Bali Bey in order to yield income for the masjid and its public soup-kitchen in Yenisehir. It is the only inn in Bursa that was built as three stories. It is known that the entrance door of the inn is steep and adjacent to forty steps and that the vehicles have a difficult time reaching the courtyard which is high and on a steep road. Today, it is being used as a crafts bazaar and for restaurant and eating and drinking purposes.

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History

November December

2015

Arkeopark and Open Air Museum displaying the historic richess of Bursa

Bursa, one of the cities added to World Heritage List of UNESCO has witnessed aremarkable event recently. Arkeopark and Open Air Museum were opened to the visitors.

Münir Karaloğlu, Governor of Bursa said, “Bursa, cradle of civilizations for centuries and first capital of the Ottoman Empire, hosts diverse range of historic and cultural riches. 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. The Museum would pave the way for incresing tourist influx to Bursa” Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa said, “The excavation has uncovered ruins from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic eras. We did our best to reveal the findings. The new archaeopark will introduce archaeology to society. As a result of the excavation work, we are able display the historic riches of Bursa efficiently. It is possible to learn about the lives of ancient agrarian societies, systems and houses.

We can learn how they lived and how they ate and much more.”

Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa added, “The prehistoric village 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 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.”

The Roman Theatre in İznik ready to enter World Heritage List of UNESCO

He said, “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. The archaeological excavations at Bursa’s Akçalar reveals 8,500 years of history of the city. Turkey’s first archaeology park is in the area.”

Akcalar Aktopraklik Hoyuk Archaeopark Exhibiton and Survey Building Project won the “sustainability” prize of Union of Historical Towns in 2010.

The works of the artisans turning metal into art to be displayed

BURSA-Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa said, “ We are planning to establish a museum to display the hand made knifes of artisans operating in Bursa. Knife making was brought to Bursa, by the Balkan immigrants after the ‘’93 War’’. From this day forward, through the immigrant craftsmen and the apprentices they’ve raised, the profession of knife making has evolved and arrived at the level it is at today. However, when we look at the adventures of the blacksmiths who formed the basis of Bursa knife making, we can see from the records that it has a seven-hundred-year history. The Museum would display historical development of the hand made knifes.”

Mülazım Gülşen, Chairman, Association of Knife Manufacturers of Bursa said that the initiative of the Municipality regarding the Museum of Bursa Knifes would contribute to the promotion of the works of artisans.

Between all the hand crafts of Bursa, reputation of the knives still continues to this day which has a special place in the past and up until today. Starting from Osmangazi, equipment of the first seven Sultans, such as swords, daggers, axes and spears are the handwork of Bursa blacksmiths. Today’s knife makers were the blacksmiths of the past.

Bursa was represented at Turkic World Union of Museums Meeting held in Ulan Batur

İZNİK- “The Roman Theatre in İznik district of Bursa province, that has been under excavation and restoration works eyes UNESCO as candidate for World Heritage List.

Efforts continue to erect the 2,000-year-old theatre, with its original structure” Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa said.

The ancient Roman theater in İznik has been cleaned and its environment has been reorganized. when the workd are done, the theater site will open to tourists. A rare Roman theater in the northwestern province of Bursa’s İznik town (ancient Nicaea), is being unearthed.

ULAN BATUR- Turkic World Union of Museums Meeting was held in Ulan Batur, Mongolia. Bursa was represented by Ahmet Erdönmez, Coordinator of City Museum who is also Culture and Art Advisor to the Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa.

He furnished detailed information on the museums of Bursa and the Turkish culture during the event. Dresses of Ottoman era were displayed. The parade aroused great interest from the participants of various countries.

The event was participated by directors and curators of museums of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, the Russian Federation: Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, Sakha (Yakutia), Tyva and the Khakas Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Crimea (Ukraine).

They talked about museums’activities in their countries and regions and presented their collections. Ahmet Erdönmez, Coordinator of City Museum pointed out, “During the Ottoman period, Bursa continued to be the source of most royal silk products. Bursa remained to be the most important administrative and commercial center for centuries.

Beside trade and economy, Bursa is attractive with its life quality, rich culture and various art activities.”

“This international forum on museums has clearly shown how important such events are. Indeed, as time goes by, the world is also changing.

Museums should therefore not only promote culture and art but also play an enlightening role. Young generations should be made aware of our history, present and future”

“The project tries to make İznik one of the most important centers in the world. We shed light on İznik’s tile work and its historical richness from the Seljuk, Byzantine, Ottoman and Roman period within the scope of this project,” said Osman Sargın, Mayor of İznik .

Ahmet Erdönmez added, “ During the forum where participants from various countries of the world came together, various issues on cooperation were discussed including exhibition exchanges, joint projects, seminars and roundtable discussions. Museum directors who expressed their interest in activities carried out by other museums also stressed the fact that such fora are absolutely essential for the development of museums’ activities in general.”

The artefacts in the region are thought to date back to Ottoman and Seljuk States, along with Eastern Roman and Bithynia periods.

A team consulted by Associate Professor Ayşın Özügül from Uludağ University, along with many artefacts in the city, with more than 450 different works at 10 new districts, will restorate the Roman Theatre and open its doors to public as theatre.

Following the findings, the relievo of the theatre will be prepared for restorations, and the theatre gain back its original appearance. The Roman theatre in İznik (ancient Nicaea) was built

in AD 111-112 in the reign of Trajan. The site has been subject to constant earthquakes and during the Arab invasions of the 8th century blocks were taken from the theatre to build fortifications. During the Byzantine period it was used as a dump and in the Seljuk and Ottoman periods ceramic workshops and kilns occupied the site. The site has been excavated since 1980. The theatre is unusual in that it was built on a flat site, with the seating supported by a series of vaulted structures.

Metin Sözen, Chairman, ÇEKÜL, the Foundation for the Protection and Promotion of the Environment and Cultural Heritage has praised Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa on the occasion of the Municipality’s support and initiative for the excavation and archeological works on the Historic Roman Theatre.

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Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa completed the restoration works of Muradiye Complex Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa completed the restoration works of Muradiye Complex; the Complex was inaugurated by Münir Karaloğlu, Governor of Bursa and Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa.

T

he inauguration ceremony was participated by an elite number of audience, including Nilhan Sultan Osmanoğlu ve Yavuz Selim Osmanoğlu of the Ottoman dynasty.

Münir Karaloğlu, Governor 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 takes remarkable strides by restoring Muradiye Complex, thereby becoming an outdoor museum. The kulliyes (Complexes) remain still focal points meeting the social and cultural needs of the inhabitants, in accordance with their original public functions, and continue to reflect the Ottoman characteristics of Bursa.”

primary period in Ottoman architecture. Its niches and balconies are from 18th century.

Its entrance door is one of the most beautiful samples of wood work.”

Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa pointed out, “As the first step in this process, the Metropolitan Municipality took over all responsibility of Sultan Complexes and completed all projects regarding ‘Muradiye Complex”, constructed in 1425-1426 upon the instructions of Sultan Murad the Second, giving its name to the neighborhood where it is located.”

“Sultan Murat II was the last of the Ottoman sultans to reign in the original Ottoman capitol of Bursa, prior to the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. There are twelve tombs (türbe) in the complex, all belonging to relatives of this sultan. Construction of the complex began after the completion of the Yeşil Mosque, which is in the eastern area of Bursa.”

“The large complex is composed of the Muradiye Mosque, Muradiye Madrasa, Muradiye Bath, Muradiye Hospice, a fountain, epitaphs, Sultan Murat II’s tomb, Şehzade Ahmed’s tomb, Cem Sultan’s tomb, Şehzade Mahmud’s tomb, Şehzade Mustafa’s tomb, Gülşah Sultan’s tomb, Ebe Hatun’s tomb, Hüna HatunAk Tomb, Mukrime Hatun’s tomb, the Saraylilar tomb, Gülrah Sultan’s tomb and Sirin Hatun’s tomb.”

“Added to the List of World Heritage of UNESCO, Muradiye Complex could be regarded as Topkapı Palace of Bursa in ters of certain aspects. Bursa has turned out to be an international center with its historic and cultural riches.”

Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa noted, “The locations included in the UNESCO inscription are Cumalıkızık, the central bazaar area that encompasses the hans, Grand Mosque, and Orhan Gazi külliye (social/religious complex), the tomb of Orhan Gazi, two locations in the Hüdavendigar complex of Sultan Murad I, the Yıldırm complex of Sultan Bayezid I, the Yeşil complex of Sultan Mehmed I, and the Muradiye complex of Sultan Murad II. These eight sites are among Bursa’s most interesting and beautiful historical gems, and they are definitely must-see locations when you visit Bursa” During the ceremony, Efkan Ala, former Minister of Internal Affairs said, “Muradiye Complex signifys founding spirit of The Ottoman Empire. For this reason, the Complex assumes great significance as a historic asset.

Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa added, “Being one of the prominent historic riches of the region, Muradiye Kulliyesi is within a huge park in Muradiye dis-

He has also furnished the following information: The mosque is built in a simplified inverse T plan with a domed portico in front, constructed of brick and with four major domes. Hexagonal

trict. Kulliye, composed of a mosque, charitable establishments, hamam and 12 tombs.”

The specific development of the city emerged from five focal points, mostly on hills, where the five sultans (Orhan Ghazi, Murad I, Yıldırım Bayezid, Çelebi Mehmed, Murad II) established public kulliyes consisting of mosques, madrasahs (school), hamams (pub-

lic baths), imarets (public kitchens) and tombs . These kulliyes, featuring as centres with social, cultural and educational functions, determined the boundaries of the city. Houses were constructed near the kulliyes, turning into neighborhoods surrounding the kulliyes within the course of time.

“The mosque has an angular shape which was used widely during the

tiles in turquoise and dark blue decorate the interior. There are two minarets, one that is old and one that is new due to collapse from the 19th century earthquake and was rebuilt in 1904. The madrasa is located to the west of the mosque. It is composed of a central courtyard surrounded by student rooms and a classroom to the back, covered by a dome. The exterior is brick and stone. While the madrasa itself does not have a construction inscription due to numerous restorations, the inscription on the mosque says the madrasa was also constructed in 1426 by Murat II. Dark blue and turquoise tiles decorate the interior, while brick decorates the exterior entrance.

A large impressive wooden canopy over the entrance is carved in relief and embellished in star patterns. An annex contains four additional tombs, Alaaddin (whom the annex is named after, “ Tomb of Alaaddin”), Şehzade Ahmet, Orhan and Şehzade Hatun.

The remaining eleven tombs belong to the rest of the sultan’s family to the south of the mosque and the madrasa. They are decorated with polychrome glazed tiles mostly in blue, except for the tomb of Şehzade Mustafa which is decorated in painted Iznik tiles from the 16th century in the polychrome technique.

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Tourism

November December

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2nd Bursa Tourism Summit to be held in December

BURSA-Being a member of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association-EHTTA and added to the World Heritage List of UNESCO, Bursa is ready to organize “2nd Bursa Tourism Summit” on December 18-19 at Merinos Congress and Culture Centre.

The Summit will be organized by Governorship of Bursa and the Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa by cooperating with Bursa Skal Club, TURSAB- The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, BUSAT-Bursa Association of Health Tourism, TÜROFED-the Turkish Hoteliers’ Federation, GÜMTOB-South Marmara Hoteliers Association and BURO- Bursa Chamber of Tourist Guides.

As known, Skal Club is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship.

It is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry.

Its members, the industry’s managers and executives, meet at local, national, regional and international levels to discuss and pursue topics of common interest.

Bursa has become popular for healthcare, culture and spa tourism in recent years, thanks to greater promotion and investments. These developments also led to major changes of the tourist profile visiting the city. While the city’s tourism catered mostly to European tourists in the past, now people from a variety of countries from the Middle East to the Far East choose Bursa as a holiday destination. A group of these countries is the Arab states, as the number of Arab tourists has sharply increased, especially in the last 10 years.

Bursa relies most in its thermal potential regarding health tourism. Apart from its hot springs, historical and natural beauties that provided its touristic character, countless healing water springs are scattered around its center and neighboring provinces, attracting tourists in all 4 seasons. So, “2nd Bursa Tourism Summit” would be instrumental convey the message of Bursa abroad.

Tile Furnaces of İznik arouses interest from abroad more than ever

Suuçtu Waterfall, undergoing a far reaching restoration Project, attracts interests of tourists more than ever BURSA-Suuçtu Waterfall, located in Mustafakemalpaşa district, is 84 kilometers away from the provincial center of Bursa, while the waterfall is close to Muradiyesarnıç village.

Bursa’s Suuçtu Waterfall, 18 kilometers away from Mustafakemalpaşa district, offers magnificent beauty that awaits photographers and nature lovers.

It is a fascinating resort area to visit especially for those from Istanbul, actually called as Suuçtu and connected to a road for 13 km to Tumbuldek thermal waters. Suuçtu Waterfall is about 30 meters width in winter season, which may reach to 50 meters by reason of flood, also meet the drinking water requirements of the Mustafakemalpasa residents.

Suuçtu Waterfall is a natural beauty surrounded by beech, oak and pine trees.

During a meeting headed by Bursa Deputy Governor Yunus Fatih Kadiroğlu, Sadi Kurtulan Mayor of Mustafakemalpaşa pointed out, “ We presented a far reaching restructuring and restoration project on Suuçtu Waterfall to The Union of Bursa Culture and Tourism Promotion. The Project was approved by the Union. The Waterfall was also registered as a brand by Turkish Patent Institute.” Sadi Kurtulan, Mayor of Mustafakemalpaşa said, “Suuçtu Waterfall has become a focus of attention in recent years. We try to upgrade the infrastructural services of

Bursa offers challenging opportunities for golf tourism

the region. The waterfall attract the interest of Arab tourists in particular.”

“Suuçtu Waterfall, which is a hidden treasure and offers a different beauty in every season, is not known well enough. We want this place to be promoted to the world and host tourists from all around the world,” Sadi Kurtulan, Mayor of Mustafakemalpaşa told. According to Sadi Kurtulan, the Waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful spots in Turkey, is also a haven for nature aficionados, nature sports lovers and photographers, particularly during the fall.

The waterfall, which is produced by an earthquake, is made up of the Karadere River which emerges from the Çataldağ and Kavalıyayla rivers and the merging of the side tributaries of these rivers. The rivers also meet the water needs of Mustafakemalpaşa and the 15 villages within the district. The river, which is about 30 meters – stretching to 50 meters in winter with flooding – offers people the natural beauty of forests.

It was formed with the collapse of a fault line and also features a small lake that appears in winter. The area is known as an oxygen depot among the beech trees. Besides being a natural air-conditioning unit, the Suuçtu Waterfall also has natural walking routes and a trout production center.

Turkey competes with European golf destinations., Bursa has a part to play in this regard. Fatih Kadiroğlu, Deputy Governor of Bursa said “Golf tourism would enhance a series of new investment oppotunities in Bursa.

Bursa has turned out to an ideal ground for golf tourism. Besides being a branch of sports, golf is also a branch of industry; and many people now accept that it has a great potential for tourism.

Remzi Topuk, Chairman of Assembly, Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) said “Turkey ranks among the leading countries in golf tourism.

Tourists who come to Turkey to play golf spend up to five times more foreign currency compared to tourists who visit for ordinary holidays.”

“Turkey is a country that possesses new, quality golf courses.

Bursa stands out with its ease of access, well-suited climate, and

cost advantages—all thanks to its geographic position.”

“Additionally, Turkey presents many options for time spent outside of golfing, such as swimming and sunbathing, historic areas and nature tours, shopping options, entertainment and other sports activities. As golf tourism grows in the world, Bursa should increase its investments in this industry.”

Gürkan Kaya, Chairman of Bursa Golf Club pointed out, “Today, more than 30 million people in the World travel to various countries just to play on different golf courses. Bursa offers challenging opportunities for golf tourism. Gölyazı could become an ideal ground for golf tourism in international standards.”

What makes the game of golf so different from other sports is that every golf course is different from the other and that golfers are in constant pursuit of seeing a variety of courses and experiencing different thrills and new experiences. Turkey satisfies many of golfers’ criteria.

Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa paid a visit to İznik where excavation and archeological works on the Historic Tile Furnaces were underway.

He said, “Historic Tile Furnaces of Iznik attract interests of tourists more than ever. It is evident that other historic tiles such as so called Rhodes Tiles, Golden Horn Tiles and Damascus Tiles were of Iznik Tiles originally.

Byzantines, Seljuk and Ottoman Turks.”

This year, the scientific excavation was undertaken under the coordination of Associate Professor Belgin Demirsar Arlı of Istanbul University and her team.

“Our works are carried out by cooperating with the officials of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality and İznik Municipality. We belive that the excavation works would reach their targets, thereby paving the way for displaying historic richess of İznik,” she said.

“İznik Kiln excavations, carried out for more than 20 years by the Istanbul University Department of Archaeology and History of Art, give us clues as to the types of kilns and ceramics used in the Art of İznik tile making.”

Metin Sözen, Chairman, ÇEKÜL, the Foundation for the Protection and Promotion of the Environment and Cultural Heritage has congratulated Recep Altepe, Mayor, Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa on the occasion of the Municipality’s support and initiative for the excavation and archeological works on the Historic Tile Furnaces. As known, ÇEKÜL, the Foundation for the Protection and Promotion of the Environment and Cultural Heritage strives to foster and build a nation-wide awareness and network for the preservation of the urban and rural, built and natural environment.

He noted, “In the course of its history, İznik presents a picture of a city which has undergone great cultural and architectural changes.

In the true sense of the word, İznik is an archaeological and historical art laboratory of the Romans,

Activities of ÇEKÜL range from the restoration and renovation of the built environment on a “neighborhood-town-basin-region-country” basis to sustainable rural development, biodiversity conservation and afforestation.

Recep Altepe, Metropolitan Mayor of Bursa, added “ İznik tiles reached their heyday in the 16th century, and the masterpieces produced at that time are regarded as the most valuable specimens of the art of ceramics by the leading museums of the world.”

Turkish celebrities prefer the Canyon in Orhaneli Sadağı Canyon becomes a prominent tourism center

BURSA- In a recent meeting held in Bursa, the major possibilities on how to upgrade golf tourism in Bursa are discussed in detail.

Historians mention the existence of 300 workshops in İznik during the 17th century. This number, also justified by the excavations, gives us an idea of the importance of tile production in İznik.

ORHANELİ- İrfan Tatlıoğlu, Mayor of Orhaneli said, “Sadağı Canyon lies as a hidden treasure in the mountainous area of Bursa’s Orhaneli district. The canyon is one of Bursa’s natural gem. The canyon can be found by passing through the small town of Orhaneli and the villages of Seçeler and Sadağı. Besides its sheer natural beauty, the most notable feature of the canyon is its unique flora. From time to time, the Canyon is packed with Turkish celebrities. They express their satisfaction and joy during teir stay here. ” He added, “We cooperate with BEBKA- Bursa Eskisehir Bilecik Development Agency in order to upgrade the tourism potential of the region As known, BEBKA is an institution that directs development in the provinces of Bursa 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.

From this standpoint, BEBKA put emphasis on a series of infrastructural works on Sadağı Canyon.” İrfan Tatlıoğlu, Mayor of Orhaneli noted that Sadağı Canyon would become a center of attraction more than ever before upon the completion of its infrastructural works.

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Pamper yourself at the Sheraton Shine Spa Bursa the ultimate wellness experience offering an indoor pool, Hammam and a wide variety of massages. Tone up at our Sheraton Fitness accessible 24/7. For your meetings and special activities the Sheraton Bursa Hotel offers 1,340 square meters of flexible meeting space. Sheraton Bursa Hotel is truly a gathering place for urban explorers. We look forward to have you with us.

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Our Hotel has accepted serving tourism as essential, it has changed Turkish Hospitality to permanent feelings and it has placed in your hearts with these feelings since 1968.

In addition to being one of the oldest hotels of Bursa, our Hotel continues high quality customer satisfaction.

Our Hotel stands opposite of Ulu Mosque and next to historical Covered Market. Our Hotel, which was a mansion before 1968, has been changed to modern foundation after this year to serve tourism.

Our hotel has the capacity of 70 rooms.1 deluxe room, 3 corner rooms,8 connected rooms and 58 standard rooms.Our hotel has 135 beds capacity.

Atatürk Cad. Ulucami Karsısı No:95 16010 Osmangazi/Bursa P: +90 224 224 55 05 www.artichotel.com

Beceren Otel

Beceren Hotel, being the pioneer of the ski tourism of Turkey, is providing their guests the comfort they are looking for for the last 3 generations.

Discover Aloft Bursa, the new tWist in travel has arrived in town, in the heart of Nilüfer district.

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Montania Hotel

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MONTANIA combines modern and contemporary service concept of Today with its historical atmosphere thanks to the experience that it has.

MONTANIA is for epicure guests travelling for business and entertainment in search of the best during their accomodation.

MONTANIA SPECIAL CLASS HOTEL with its 32 rooms is a charachteristic beautiful option for the ones who would like have nostalgia for the past. İstasyon Cad. Mudanya/Bursa P: +90 224 544 60 00 www.montania.com.tr

In winter season, it offers full-board accommodation and in summer season, you can enjoy bed+breakfast options in Uludağ. In winter, you can enjoy ski, snowboard, snow mobile and in summer, you will have the chance to enjoy Uludağ mountain with trekking, climbing, mountain biking and all-terrain vehicles.

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Vip Apart Hotel

VIP APART HOTEL is located on Kükürtlü Street in the area of Green Bursa’s well know Thermal springs. It is composed of twenty five apartments of various sizes. Each of these apartments has been decorated and furnished in order to provide you with all the comforts of home. It serves as a home away from home. VIP APART HOTEL has luxury and comfortable bedrooms, bathrooms and living room designed for you comfort and enjoyment. Kitchens are fully equipped with ovens, refrigerators and automatic washing machines. Each unit has a telephone line for domestic and international calls. A cable TV is included in the room where electronic safes are installed. Breakfast room is provided when needed. The Hotel has excellent fire and security systems and a wireless network. In addition to the services and facilities listed above, VIP APART HOTEL provides parking spaces and living-rooms with air conditioning.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedat Demir

City eco tourism meets health tourism in BURSA

November December

2015

Bursa declared to be a friendly city for autistic persons BURSA-Mina Association of Living with Autism (MOYAD) has recently declared Bursa as a friendly city for autistic persons. Autistic children have visited Abdülkadir Karlık, Deputy Mayor of Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa and they expressed their appreciation to the Municipality for the support and friendly approach to the problems of the autistic persons.

Canan Cihan Kılıç, Chairman of MOYAD said that Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa had been sincerely helpful as for the rehabilition and employment problems of the members of MOYAD.” We are grateful for the efforts and constructive approach extented by the Municipality. During the visit, Fehmihan Kanberoğlu, a well known Chef, awarded by ANCA, on the occasion of the Interna-

We are witnessing the development of both; “health tourism” is becoming higher value and simultaneously “eco- tourism” is started to be understood and accepted in Bursa. Besides, Bursa is an important value with historic heritage and nature. Also, Bursa is available with its rich cultural background to open new door for Eco-tourism which is popular in the world today. Eco-tourism, which includes natural life, natural nutrition and aging in health condition, can be performed easily in many places of Bursa. We especially highlight of Health tourism and Eco-tourism can be combined and seen in different dimension in 3. Age health: aging in the health condition and wellness areas.

The main reasons of the health problems we encounter, are most of time excessive stress, non-natural nutrition sources, environmental and air pollution. The biggest dream of people, who live under adverse conditions in the crowded and noisy atmosphere of city, is to be able to have natural nutrition sources and spend their time with nature in the peaceful and clean areas of nature. Perhaps majority of us could not find chance to take fresh egg to our hands from chicken coop, could not drink milk that we milked from udder by our hands or maybe eat a tomato, pepper or cucumber that we have grown at piece of land or maybe we could not even imagine that. Many locations of Bursa have rooted heritage with a lot of element such as food and natural life culture. Natural farming is still done in our villages and they are 15-20 minutes far to Bursa. Our animals are fed with wildflowers and natural nutrition. Our villagers still maintain their traditions for

thousands of years and produce very natural vegetable, fruit and animal products. This potential has become tourism value by recent works. Health tourism and Eco-tourism are combined in many places of Bursa. There are important hot water and healing water sources for thermal tourism which is the most important factor of health tourism in our districts like Inegöl, Mustafa Kemal Pasa, Orhaneli, Harmancık, Karacabey, Yıldırım also these districts have available fertile nature and culture for Eco-tourism. We have lots of areas especially for older patients who come around the world for the tourism of 3. Age, in these areas patients can find opportunities for their medical treatment s while getting older in a healthy condition with thermal culture. Besides of these they can benefit from all of the opportunities of Eco-tourism in a natural environment. Eco-tourism is an important potential which will support health tourism in the point we can both compete international and inside with other provinces, while Bursa is becoming model of health tourism. Bursa is candidate both in Eco-tourism and health tourism for being health capital city in the future with Uludag, natural lakes, sea, hot water sources, natural canyons, endless plateaus and appropriate climate for all kind of agricultures. Lately Bursa’s local governments have worked about Eco-tourism and these works are promising for improvement of Eco-tourism.

We have areas which are open for Eco-tourism in some locations.

Bursa will be different paradise to especially for our patient groups of 3. Age at the point of Eco-tourism and Health tourism in the near future.

The “glaucoma valve” specially designed by Professor Mehmet Baykara in action.

BURSA- Professor Mehmet Baykara of Faculty of Medicine, Uludağ University has developed a brand-new special device, so called “glaucoma valve” to lower the increased pressure in the eye. Professor Mehmet Baykara said that the valve had been instrumental to eliminate the pressure in the eye. He added that

According to Professor Baykara, glaucoma is a term for a group of eye disorders which result in damage to the optic nerve. This is most often due to increased pressure in the eye. The disorders can be roughly divided into two main categories: “open-angle” and “closed-angle” (or “angle closure”) glaucoma.

Open-angle chronic glaucoma is painless, tends to develop slowly over time and often has no symptoms until the disease has progressed significantly.

It is treated with either glaucoma medication to lower the pressure, or with various pressure-reducing glaucoma surgeries. Closed-angle glaucoma, however, is characterized

by sudden eye pain, redness, nausea and vomiting, and other symptoms resulting from a sudden spike in intraocular pressure, and is treated as a medical emergency. Glaucoma can permanently damage vision in the affected eye(s), first by decreasing peripheral vision (reducing the visual field), and then potentially leading to blindness if left untreated.

Abdülkadir Karlık, Deputy Mayor of Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa said that the Municipality had always been sensitive to the problems of autistic persons. He also congratulated Chef Fehmihan Kanberoğlu on his success.

Place of ergotherapy for cerebral palcy

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rgotherapy is a healthcare profession aiming to improve health and comfort of the individuals through significant and intentional activities. The principle objective of ergotherapy is to improve physical, sensorial, psychiatric and cognitive competencies of the individuals, to provide independence during daily life and to improve the quality of life by maintaining this. The point of action of ergotherapy in cerebral palsy is to treat the individual and to teach overcoming strategies through intentional and significant activities after the disorders that were or may be caused by cerebral palsy.

• This profession is interested in treatment of sensorial, cognitive and motor disorders affecting participation of the individual for selfcare such as eating, walking, shopping etc., for reproducibility and participation into the free time activities. It especially defines the skills affecting participation such as dressing, eating, problems faced and physical-cultural effects of environmental factors and deals with treatment and improvement of these.

• It is interested in treatment of sense-perception-motor problems observed due to decreased sensorial experience or cerebral processing.

These sense-perception-motor problems may appear in basic senses such as vision, hearing, tasting, sensing as well as in proprioseptive (sense of motion or position) senses.

Sense-perception-motor training teaches the child to differentiate the sensorial stimulus required and to give accurate adaptive response.

Some sensorial problems observed in cerebral palsy include fear of falling, taking objects into the mouth, wincing against high sound, throwing objects and moving the objects in front of the eyes.

he applied for patent as far as the specially designed “glaucoma valve” is concerned.

tional Autism Festival thanked the Municipality for the support extended to MOYAD.

implementation may be suggested to prevent joint abnormalities and to provide joint stability whereas ancillary equipment may be recommended to provide dressing and personal care.

• Attention detects cognitive and perceptional disorders such as memory, problem solving, expression, visual, motor perception as well as effects of these disorders during daily life. Activities and intervention plans are generated by using techniques which improve perceptional and cognitive functions.

• In-hand manipulation skills work for development of the grasping patterns and upper extremity functions. The skill gained by increase of movement extent of hand and arm muscles is transferred to different grasping patterns required for daily life (holding pen, glass, spoon).

In-hand sensorial training is provided and use of hand functionally is worked on.

• Different techniques are used due to needs and targets of the child with motor disorder.

Repetitive activities enable control of the head, balance of the body, regulation of the body-armleg movement width and muscular tone. Remedial therapy is applied to increase the muscle strength and endurance through progressive resisting activities and positioning. Orthesis

• Through oral-motor therapy; gaining normal tone and strength of muscles of the chin, tongue and face and improvement of oral-motor skills such as sucking, chewing, swallowing, saliva control are tried. Sensorial problems such as teeth grinding, retching, vomiting, inability to intake solid food are treated and the child is encouraged for independent eating and drinking.

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Get better, look better and feel better with ‘Rhinoplasty’ operation!

By Derya Bingol, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon

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hinoplasty is the surgical procedure of the nose usually performed by the plastic surgeons to achieve functional restoration, aesthetic improvement, and facially proportionate nose. It is commonly performed in order to provide a better shape and an open, functional nasal passage for airway.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging operations in aesthetic surgery, requiring recognition and analysis of the accompanying deformities and structured decisions to address the anatomic variables.

The operation is done under usually general anesthesia and sometimes local anesthesia in the operating theater, via different incisional approaches; classified either as a closed or as an open rhinoplasty procedure. The closed technique may be done inside the nose, while the open approach have a small external incision at the base of the nose. During the operation according

to the requirements, the nasal framework is reshaped by reconstruction of the nasal bones and the cartilages.

This reconstruction includes reduction, augmentation, reshaping, reforming or combinations of these procedures.

Each rhinoplasty operation is unique for the person and is designed for the specific requirements of the patient. It commonly requires a one- night stay in the hospital.

After the operation the patient needs to rest in bed with the head raised higher than the chest, to reduce bleeding and swelling and to prevent ecchymosis. A splint is taped to the outside of the nose to protect the nasal bony and cartilaginous framework and to support the new shape of the nose as it heals. This external splint remains in place for approximately one week. Internal splints are placed inside the nose and left

in place for 3 to seven days.

The nose may be congested and slight bloody mucus drainage is commonly observed for a few days following operation.

During the follow-up period; it may take several weeks, before the patient return to strenuous activities. It is recommended to use a sunscreen to prevent permanent discoloration; especially for daytime.

Wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses on the nose is not permitted for at least four weeks.

Swelling of the nose takes longer time to resolve and the time of complete resolution changes from person to person. However, the final result is commonly accepted to be obtained after approximately one year.

In conclusion; the nose may have a big impact on self-image and appearance, because it is one of the most prominent features of the face, locating just at midface. So, the rhinoplasty is a reasonable option to consider for the patients who are unhappy with their noses for a long time.

Dr. Metin Yurdokoş Deputy Chairman, Bursa Health Tourism Association -BUSAT

Uludağ generates thermal water and thermal energy for Bursa medical doctors. To cite an example, Dr. Karl Ambros Bernard had focused on healing properties of thermal waters of Bursa in his book published in 1842. Medical tourism is a very important sector for the future. It has to be included as a priority in the future of Bursa which has many advantages. The thermal resources we have, are very important treasure that will help Bursa to stand out from its competitors. It should be considered a flagship in health tourism. Currently, thermal waters and our natural, cultural and historical riches in this regard, carry us to an advantageous position.

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 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.

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

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. The celebrities such as Farah Diba and Princess Soraya of Iran, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Katherine Hepburn , Zsa Zsa Gabor had visited Bursa to benefit from the healing properties of thermal waters of Bursa.

Promotion of European spa culture brings with it three different concepts: welfare, health, tradition. Bursa, with its rich and vast cultural heritage, combines welfare, health and tradition for centuries. We are waiting for our guests in Bursa to have rest, to freshen up, to visit natural and historic places, to ski in Uludag, and to discover new pleasures of palate as well as receiving their treatments and diverse range of health services.

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Bone Marrow Transplant Center of Uludağ University conducted 225 stem cell transplantation

BURSA- Associate Professor Vildan Ozkocaman, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Uludag University, Bursa. pointed out, “Bone Marrow Transplant Center established within Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine has become a glimmer of hope with transplants it conducted for cancer patients. The center was established in 2009 and it serves not only Bursa but also South Marmara Region. It has become a significant medical center for leukemia and lymph node cancer patients.

Associate Professor Vildan Özkocaman, lecturer at Uludağ University, Department of Internal Medicine and in charge of Bone-Marrow Transplant

Unit, told that they had conducted 225 stem cell transplantation by this time. ‘”t our clinic, we have 8 hepafilter and 24 special rooms with specific facilities.

This number is adequate for Bursa and Balıkesir, Gönen, Bandırma, Yalova, Kütahya, Bilecik in South Marmara Region.

We conduct 40-50 transplants every year and we have adequate infrastructure for more of it”. said Özkocaman.

A bone marrow or cord blood transplant is a process to replace unhealthy bone marrow with healthy bone marrow. Bone marrow transplants can be used to treat patients with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia, or some patients after chemotheraphy treatment.

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November December

2015

Bursa becomes a world renowned thermal city ideal for health tourism

Hosting a great many hamams and thermal springs Bursa has hosted the 2015 general meeting of European Historic Thermal Towns AssociationEHTTA). Minister Muezzinoğlu: “We are planning to build thermal health centers with 100 thousand bed capacity in three years.” of Europe. Karaloğlu said: “Our main goal is to introduce Bursa’s thermal heritage to all of humanity. We aim to open the hot springs of Bursa, which offered remedies to emperors, sultans and queens throughout history for the use of all people in the world. We will continue to work harder and harder to protect Bursa’s thermal heritage and share it with all people.”

EHTTA Chairman, Giuseppe Bellandi expressed his appreciation for the hospitality of the Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa. He said, “Bursa assumes a prominent place in regard to the areas of nature tourism, culture and history tourism as well as thermal and medical tourism.”

EHTTA is a non-profit association based on the need to encourage, protect and enhance the thermal, artistic and cultural heritage throughout Europe.

The main objectives of the association are: -To establish a strong network of partnerships between towns and spas, promoting exchanges of experience among the different cultural operators of the cities.

-To promote the system at European level involving the institutions through support of European programs, in order to produce a European spa trail and to complete the established programs.

BURSA-Bursa, the only province in Turkey that is a member of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) hosted the General Assembly of the Association between Oct. 19 and Oct. 21. The three-day meeting welcomed the representatives of 36 cities from 13 countries.

The main theme of the Assembly, which happens every year in a member city with a historical thermal identity was “Discovering the European Route of Thermal Heritage and Bursa: The City on the Silk Road.”

Recep Altepe, Mayor of Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa said, “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 thermal waters and spas 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.”

During the meeting, Mehmet Müezzinoğlu, Turkish Minister of Health said, “High quality health services are waiting for you in Bursa. Turkey has done serious innovations about health systems with the health policies that care about human being and human health. And now, Turkey can compete with developed countries in health care services. Traveling Bursa for getting health care services has become

-To encourage, promote and develop analytical research and statistics within the spa industry, focusing primarily on the history and artistic heritage, cultural, legal and legislative aspects linked to it.

as simply as getting those services in patients’ own countries.”

Münir Karaloğlu Governor of Bursa said, “Bursa is a unique city with its history, culture and natural beauty.” He also highlighted that the city dazzles people with its thermal water as well as thousands of years of public baths and hot springs. Commenting on the importance of hosting EHTTA’s General Assembly in Bursa, Karaloğlu said the meeting would reinforce Bursa’s identity as a thermal city. Stressing that Bursa is the first and only city from Turkey to be chosen as a member of EHTTA, Karaloğlu said Bursa was welcomed into the association in March 2013 and became a member and policymaker of the Association’s Board in 2015. “Bursa is home to numerous hot springs and public baths inherited from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. With its modern thermal facilities, along with its 6,000-bed capacity, Bursa earns the title of being a thermal city, said Karaloğlu.

He said that Turkey had been making a move in health tourism in the last couple of years and Bursa has made a breakthrough for being a health center

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Thermal tourism prosper in Bursa Uludağ offers diverse range of

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Haluk Beceren

Chairman, GÜMTOB, South Marmara Hoteliers Association

winter sports for the enthusiasts 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.

BURSA-Following the General Assembly Meeting of European Historic Thermal Towns Association – EHTTA, the Exhibition on European Historic Thermal Towns Association- Great City Bursa was opened at Painter Şefik Bursalı Art Gallery. The Exhibition displayed a series of photos displaying the four seasons of Bursa. Münir Karaloğlu, Governor of Bursa and EHTTA Chairman, Giuseppe Bellandi visited the Exhibition. Münir Karaloğlu, Governor of Bursa, said, “Bursa, being renowned for its unique geographical position, natural beauties and climate, including its proximity to sea and Uludağ, has turned out to be an ideal place for tourism and quality health services.”

“As a matter of fact, we are living in a century of brands. The cities are more marked than the countries to which they belong. As known, we have recently launched our motto under the name of “Bursa- The Great City” coupled with our new logo. We believe that this logo, inspired by the riches of the city, would pave the way for contributing to the branding process of Bursa. We know that being quality conscious is a prerequisite for a brand formation. So, we put emphasis on upgrading Bursa in terms of major quality standards” Münir Karaloğlu, Governor of Bursa noted.

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.

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 metres / 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 hosts variety of endemic plants.

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 cities have their own symbols. Being one of the most remarkable national parks of the country, Uludağ is the symbol of Bursa. We cooperate with the Turkish Ministry of Forestry and Water Works in order to upgrade the infrastructural facilities of Uludağ, one of the most prominent tourism centers of Turkey. As known, we have an aerial lift line in Bursa connecting the city of Bursa with the nearby ski resort area and national park at mountain Uludağ. Initially, we had aerial tramway line, it served long until it was replaced by a modern system of gondola lift and extended into ski resort area.

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History

Deliklitaş Cave becomes a remarkable tourism destination

November December

2015

Historic Wind Mill of Golyazı restored by Nilüfer Municipality Historic wind mill located in Golyazı was restored by Nilüfer Municipality.

The restoration work was carried out technically by Orhan Sanaroğlu, a well known wind mill master and expert living in Samsun. As known, A windmill is a mill that converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades. Centuries ago, windmills usually were used to mill grain, pump water, or both. The one in Golyazı is one of them.

“In line with the completion of restoration works of Wind Mill, tourism potential of Golyazı would increase and diversify further,” said Mustafa Bozbey, Mayor of Nilüfer Municipality, in a recent visit to Golyazı. He added, “ Golyazı, one of the attraction centers of Bursa, would make its

BURSA- Mustafa Bozbey, Mayor of Nilüfer Municipality pointed out that Deliklitaş Cave, located in Üçpınar quarter of Nilüfer, would turn out to be a major tourism destination.

In a recent visit to Üçpınar, he said that Nilüfer Municipality would pave the way for brand new tourism centers.

“Within this framework, Deliklitaş Cave would become an attraction center for the tourists coming to Bursa. After completion of infrastructural and restoration works, the natural beauties of Üçpınar and Deliklitaş Cave would be more marked as a historic spot. Being a major asset for Nilüfer district, Deliklitaş Cave is expected to arouse interest of touristst more than ever” Mustafa Bozbey, Mayor of Nilüfer Municipality added.

Nilüfer district hosting the first settlement in Bursa Region bears the traces of both Byzantine and Ottoman and the older periods in history. There are lots of ruins and historical structures within the villages and neighborhoods bounded to Nilüfer.

Nilüfer Municipality aims to increase communication with its citizens with providing a modern municipality services benefited from technological developments and it started to give website service after initiat-

presence felt in among the major places to go and see.”

“Gölyazı would also serve as an ideal place for tourism. Gölyazı offers diverse range of natural beauties for nature lovers.”

ing Nilüfer 7/24 communication line. This site aims to advertise Nilüfer city all over Turkey and International level and includes history of Nilüfer and acknowledgements about Nilüfer.

Three central districts-Nilüfer, Osmangazi and Yıldırım- were established in Bursa after it had Metropolitan status in 1987.

Nilüfer, which was established on the western side of the city, was considered, as a mass construction area to meet the housing needs of Bursa. Nilüfer opened its arms to Bursa, which was developing through the west and considered as the “Bursa of the future” for this reason.

Mustafa Bozbey, Mayor of Nilüfer Municipality said that Gölyazı, being a conservation area, would upgrade its potential as prominent historic and tourism destination.

Within the framework of a protocol, Gölyazı district of Bursa was declared as a conservation area.

Gölyazı village is located on two peninsulas at the north of the lake Uluabat. There are 7 islands in the lake. The region is carrying the atmosphere and architectural features of from past to present.

Gölyazı is also an ideal place for bird-watchers. In spring the most conspicuous birds are the storks who’re busily tidying up the ramshackle nests that perch on every telegraph pole while sparrows freeload in the twigs beneath them. Elsewhere the trees will be alive with the twittering of goldfinches, while swallows will be returning to mud-

built nests beneath the eaves. Later, pelicans will also arrive to join the cormorants and terns fishing in the lake. Rare pygmy cormorants also nest here amid the beds of reeds and white water lilies.