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One of the most
prominent cities of Turkey, a capital of the early Ottoman state,
Bursa is a multifaceted city that is at once industrial, green and
historical. Located on the lower green slopes of Uludag mountain and
extending onto the fertile plain of the Nilüfer stream, it has one
of the most beautiful settings among all Turkish cities.
Bursa was the first capital of the flourishing Ottoman Empire,
before Edirne and Istanbul were joined into its confines.
Consequently, it is adorned with the finest early Ottoman monuments.
Continuous industrialization over the last thirty years or so has
pushed the city's population over a million
Strong textile and automotive industries have made today's Bursa
into one of the most affluent cities in Turkey. Fortunately, it has
retreated from becoming a dirty concrete metropolis, managing to
preserve its historical neighborhoods, impressive monuments and
green hinterland. Bursa has transformed into a city of its own
character. The houses at Cumalikizik village are one of the best
examples of early Ottoman architecture
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