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Bursa

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There are many famous old palaces in the city, but Myrelaion Palace is considered one of the most beautiful. It was built by order of Emperor Romanos Lekapenos. When the reign of the emperor was finished, the palace was transformed into a female monastery. The magnificent medieval design of inner premises was lost, but design of the facade has survived to our days in almost original look. Currently, the building is known as Bodrum Mosque. Ciragan Palace is another famous building of the medieval period. Currently the building is known as a luxury hotel. Until the beginning of the 20th century the building was used as a residence of the government. However, in 1910 the building was severely damaged by fire and after reconstruction works it was decided to transform the palace into a hotel. The modern design and furnishing of the hotel are made as close as possible to the original look of the building. … Open

Chapters of the guide to Bursa

Bursa sightseeing

Bursa is very interesting and attractive for tourists. It is located in the vicinity of the ski resort of Uludag and is distinguished by a great variety of invaluable historical monuments. It offers its guests a unique opportunity to successfully combine several different kinds of sport at the same time. Here, you can walk along picturesque submontane areas, enjoy winter kinds of sports and study the indigenous … Open

Cultural excursion through Bursa - things to see

There are several interesting culture centers that all tour enthusiasts should visit. Near the Green Mosque, there is the Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, which collection includes invaluable masterpieces of local artists and craftsmen. The most visited cultural center in Bursa is the Archaeological Museum, which collection started to be formed in 1904. The collection of archaeological artifacts was … Open

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One of the original and attractive venues is the Kitapevi Hotel. It occupies a beautiful old building within easy reach from important historical sites. The hotel is decorated in the Ottoman style. In its rooms and common areas, there are antique pieces of furniture and real masterpieces. Such historical magnificence perfectly matches modern facilities. The rooms are distinguished by a pleasant lighting system and … Open

Attractions and active leisure

The worthy choice of nightclubs and pubs being an integral part of the tourist infrastructure of the city should be certainly noted. The Resimli Bar is a place perfect for peaceful evening recreation. This stylish pub always prepares interesting entertainments and exquisite specialties for its visitors. One of the most stylish and most visited nightclubs is Duetto. Its outdoor terrace resembles a ship’s deck … Open

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Istanbul

Among them a special place is made up of monuments of sacred architectural art. A small part of the religious monuments worth visiting include; Haseki Hürrem Sultan Mosque, built in the middle of the 16th century according to the project of Mimar Sinan, or the Topkapi Sultan’s Palace, which was the main palace of the Ottoman Empire right until the middle of the 19th ... Open »

Mitilini

In the center of Mitilini, there is an interesting religious monument, the Church of St. Ferapont. It was built in the 19th century and serves as an important culture center now. In the church, there is the Byzantium Museum. Its collection of artifacts is very extensive. Here, you can see old weapons, church utensils, and historical artifacts dating back to the Byzantium ... Open »

Pamukkale

The ancient Apollo Temple is a very interesting place too. According to scientists, it was built several thousands of years ago on land with a high seismological activity. One of the historical monuments of the later period is St. Philip's Church, the age of which is more than 1.5 thousands of years. A lot of interesting legends are connected with this religious attraction. ... Open »

Lesvos

Outside of the city, there are two pieces of evidence of the ancient era - the Kremasti Bridge and the ruins of the ancient city of Arisvi. Archaeological excavations are carried out on the sites in close proximity. Artifacts found here are later put on public display at the already mentioned Archaeological Museum. Another active archaeological site (Προϊστορικός ... Open »

Burgas

Another interesting church in the city bears the name, the Roman Catholic Church of Virgin Mary Theotokos. It is very calm inside here, and you will find the building immediately fascinating because of its interesting architecture. In the interior, you can find many beautiful sculptures. Another part of the building is designated for shops, and for this reason that the church ... Open »

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