Erasmus in Ottoman Capital City

BURSA, Turkey

Bursa is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, dating from 4000 BC. It has a distinctive natural beauty, a cultural heritage, historical monuments and many Jewish, Islamic and Christian landmarks.

Among its most important sites is Iznabek, the eight most important pilgrimage sites in Turkey.

The city adheres to customs and traditions, and changes in them are based on respect for the traditions of society and law. There are many tree-planted areas on the lower slopes of Mount Uludag, which is located south of Marmara, as well as quiet parks.

Turkey is the main hub for cars in Turkey, in addition to spinning, weaving and food industries, and there are many job opportunities in all sectors of industry. Is considered one of the most important tourist destinations for the Arabs, which drives the economy of the bourse positively, and the number of Arabs who buy land and houses is increasing, where they go to frequent visits, and some chose permanent residence. There are many tourist attractions including:

1. the tombs of Sultans Orhan and Othman
2. the Bursa City Museum
3. the Muradi Hodavendigar Mosque Complex
4. Bursa Castle
5. the Central Markets

The castle of Kistel is located 12 kilometers east of the city, and this castle is the center of government in the Byzantine period. It is known for its many examples of Ottoman architecture such as the "Green Tomb", which is named after the color of the tiles, which includes the tomb of Sultan Mohammed I, 1390, and contains two minarets and twenty domes.

Bursa is considered one of the world's rare cities in terms of beauty, technology and industry for its strategic location on the ancient Silk Road. It has been an important commercial city since ancient times. It is also a historical city and the cradle of many civilizations. Ottoman, Byzantine and Republican. Since the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, Bursa has become one of the most important industrial centers in Turkey. During the Ottoman period, it was the source of the vast majority of Hariri's royal production, where a number of public factories such as Merinos and many private industrial establishments were established. The number of ports has eight outlets, and the number of industrial zones organized in 13 areas, Bursa is a very effective force to support the Turkish economy, with its economic characteristics, as they contribute to the economy of Turkey and the region, and contribute to the inflow of foreign exchange as a result of exports, It promotes industrial infrastructure. It is an international attraction center because of its manufacturing industries and it contributes significantly to economic growth in Turkey. Turkey is ranked sixth in economic and social development in Antalya, Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and Kocali.

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