Bursa

Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Bursa Province. The city has a population of over 2.2 million and is one of the centers of Turkey's automotive production. Bursa became the capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1335 until the 1360s and has a rich history. The city provides various places of interest, including thermal baths, old Ottoman mansions, palaces, and several museums. Mount Uludağ towers over the city and has a ski resort. Bursa is also known for its parks and gardens, earning it the nickname 'Green Bursa'. The city has a rather orderly urban growth and borders a fertile plain, making it a great place to visit with family and friends