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Sunday, September 4, 2016
Bursa
Bursa once the capital of the Ottoman Empire is about 170 km from Istanbul. The drive there is easy as highway is brand new. Bursa's history is about 5000 old. In ancient times it was known as Bithynia. But its current name dates to Roman times as the king of Carthage after he lost the war with the Romans took shelter under the tutelage of Prusias. To return to this favor, he builts a city with the soldiers and he names the city “Prusias”.
Most of the historical buildings date from 14 century when Organ Gazi made Bursa the Ottoman capital.
It was great to stroll along the city and enjoy provincial bliss.
Osman Gazi Bridge
On a way to Bursa crossed the Sea of Marmara over Osman Gazi Bridge (Turkish: Osman Gazi Köprüsü). This is an impressive suspension bridge. Wiki states this is the fourth-longest suspension bridge in the world.
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