Istanbul & Bursa Trip for 2 Adults – 13% Off

About the destination: Istanbul's historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural legacy can be attributed to its ideal strategic location, spanning the Bosphorus straits that divide Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year history, the city (initially known as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul) has been a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is predominantly Turkish, with many of its residents being recent migrants from rural Turkey, drawn by the prospect of employment and career opportunities in this dynamic, rapidly expanding city. Although Istanbul is no longer the capital of the country, it remains Turkey's economic and cultural hub - a status emphasized by its designation as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of many of its key landmarks. These range from breathtaking Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs, to the pillars of Hellenistic temples and the remnants of enormous medieval city walls. However, Istanbul offers more than just Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has led to a thriving arts and music scene, with an abundance of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants, and designer fashion stores.

About the destination: The text provided is already in English, but it seems you're looking for a more detailed or explanatory translation of the specific terms and names of places that are in Turkish. Here's an expanded version with explanations for an English-speaking audience: Bursa is a large city in Turkey, situated in the northwestern part of Anatolia, within the Marmara Region. It ranks as the fourth most populous city in Turkey and stands out as one of the country's most industrialized urban areas. Additionally, Bursa serves as the administrative hub for the Bursa Province. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Ulucami (Grand Mosque of Bursa). Constructed during the early Ottoman era in 1399, this mosque bears a closer resemblance to the earlier Seljuq architecture found in inland Anatolia than to the typical Ottoman mosques, such as the Blue Mosque in Istanbul that was built later. • Orhan Camii ve Külliyesi (Orhan Mosque and Social Complex). • Yeşil Camii (Green Mosque). Located in the Yeşil, or 'Green' district of Bursa, just beyond the bridge, this mosque features an exquisite Turbe (mausoleum) adorned with tiles both inside and out. • Emir Sultan Camii (Emir Sultan Mosque). • Muradiye Camii (Muradiye Mosque). • Hüdavendigar Camii (Hüdavendigar Mosque). • Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art. • Darüzziyafe (Ottoman-style restaurant or guesthouse). • Sarı Konak in Tophane (Yellow Mansion in Tophane). Tophane is a historic district in Bursa. • Balıbey Han (Balibey Caravanserai). A caravanserai is a historical inn offering lodging for travelers and their animals during the Ottoman period.

About the destination: Istanbul's historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural legacy can be attributed to its ideal strategic location, spanning the Bosphorus straits that divide Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year history, the city (initially known as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul) has been a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is predominantly Turkish, with many of its residents being recent migrants from rural Turkey, drawn by the prospect of employment and career opportunities in this dynamic, rapidly expanding city. Although Istanbul is no longer the capital of the country, it remains Turkey's economic and cultural hub - a status emphasized by its designation as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of many of its key landmarks. These range from breathtaking Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs, to the pillars of Hellenistic temples and the remnants of enormous medieval city walls. However, Istanbul offers more than just Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has led to a thriving arts and music scene, with an abundance of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants, and designer fashion stores.