Prepared by Edanur DAYICI Esat ÇETİNTAŞ
Supervisor: Fatma BARLAS
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BALIKESİR
CITY CENTER Balıkesir is in the west of Turkey and in the Marmara Region. The neigbours of Balıkesir are Çanakkale, Bursa, Manisa, Kütahya and İzmir. Balıkesir has coasts both by the Marmara Sea and the Aegean Sea. The population of Balıkesir is 1.154.314 people. The historical background of Balıkesir is based on Hittite Period. Balıkesir was the center of Karesioğulları. It joined to Ottoman Empire. It was one of cities where Kuva-yi Milliye Movement started.
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There are a lot of historical monuments in Balıkesir. These are Clock Tower, the Fountain, the Karesi Mausoleum, Zağnos Pasha Mosque.
The Karesi Mausoleum
Zağnos Pasha Mosque
Clock Tower
The Fountain
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Places of natural beauty are Değirmen Boğazı Picnic Area, Atatürk Park and Çamlık. There are several healing hot springs. Değirmen Boğazı Picnic Area
Atatürk Park
Pamukçu Hot Springs
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When you visit Balıkesir, you should tast “Höşmerim and Balıkesir Kaymaklısı”. These are very delicious desserts. Balıkesir is famous for its lily cologne. So you can buy cologne for your friends as a present.
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BANDIRMA
Bandırma is a harbor city. It takes place in the middle of İstanbul, İzmir and Bursa. Bandırma is number one in Balıkesir with its strategic location and advancement. Bandırma has a 5000-year-old history. Bandırma has the second largest port of the region after İstanbul. Bandırma is an active industrial and trade center.
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Band覺rma hosts Bird Paradise National Park with 266 birds, 118 plants and 23 fishes species. When you visit Band覺rma, you should see this park and visit the Daskyleion antique city.
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GÖNEN
Gönen is famous for its the source of healing water. In its history, Gönen is known as the “city of hot spring” or the “healing city”. During construction works around the hot springs, mosaics, engraved stones, column heads and coins were found. These show that the settlement of Gönen dates back to 2nd century A.D.
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The famous story writer Ömer Seyfettin was born in Gönen in 1884. He mentioned about his memories in Gönen some of his stories such as “ Ant” and “Kaşağı”. The places in his stories can be seen stil in Gönen.
Gönen is Balıkesir’s best known and most important center with needle embroidery. There are lots of products made with needle embroidery.
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MARMARA ISLAND
Marmara Island takes place in the north of BalĹkesir and in the Marmara Sea. Marmara Island has got unique nature, fresh air and clear sea. It’s preferred by people who would like to have peaceful holiday.
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This island is different from other neighbourhood islands with olive groves, vineyards, Turkish pines and maquis. Marmara Island is one of two islands which has no damp in the world. There are marble mines in here, so the marble absorbs the moisture. Paşalimanı Island
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ERDEK
Erdek is in the northest line of Balıkesir and in the Kapıdağ peninsula. The history of Erdek goes back to 7th century B.C. The ancient city Kyzikos famous for its magnificent buildings and richness is in Erdek.
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You should see the temple of Hadrian, Kyzikos Amphitheatre , Kirazl覺 Monastery and Seyitgazi Hill. And you can swim in natural beaches. Besides, olive and olive oil are famous in Erdek.
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References: http://www.balikesir.gov.tr http://www.kulturturizm.gov.tr http://www.balikesir.bel.tr http://www.balikesirkulturturizm.gov.tr http://haber.doviz.com/3000-yildir-mermer-uretilenada-marmara-adasi/5357/ http://www.balikesir.gov.tr/default_B0.aspx? content=1164
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