* [[Balikesir]]— an inland city with rail links to [[Izmir]]
* [[Bursa]]— former Ottoman capital featuring lots of early imperial history, now one of the biggest cities of the country
* [[Bursa]]— former Ottoman capital featuring lots of early imperial history, now one of the biggest cities of the country
* [[Canakkale]]— city on the banks of Dardanelles Strait near the Aegean, hub for visiting Gallipoli, Troy, and Bozcaada
* [[Canakkale]]— city on the banks of Dardanelles Strait near the Aegean, hub for visiting Gallipoli, Troy, and Bozcaada
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* [[Istanbul]]— metropolis connecting Europe and Asia, capital of three empires
* [[Istanbul]]— metropolis connecting Europe and Asia, capital of three empires
* [[Izmit]]— industrial city east of Istanbul
* [[Izmit]]— industrial city east of Istanbul
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* [[Iznik]] (Nicaea)— historical town on the coast of Lake İznik. Site of the first and seventh ecumenical seventh councils of Christianity.
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* [[Iznik]] (Nicaea)— historical town on the coast of Lake İznik which is the site of the first and seventh ecumenical seventh councils of Christianity
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* [[Tekirdağ]]— city on the northern coast of Marmara, where Hungarian prince Rakoczi was exiled
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* [[Tekirdağ]]— city on the northern coast of Marmara, famous for its local meatballs and ''raki'', and where Hungarian prince Rakoczi was exiled
* [[Yalova]]— city south of Istanbul across the Gulf of Izmit, surrounded by verdant mountains dotted with thermal springs and waterfalls
* [[Yalova]]— city south of Istanbul across the Gulf of Izmit, surrounded by verdant mountains dotted with thermal springs and waterfalls
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Marmara is a region in North Western Turkey. It is Turkey's bridge and connection to Europe. Turkey's largest city, Istanbul is the region's capital.
Iznik (Nicaea)— historical town on the coast of Lake İznik which is the site of the first and seventh ecumenical seventh councils of Christianity
Tekirdağ— city on the northern coast of Marmara, famous for its local meatballs and raki, and where Hungarian prince Rakoczi was exiled
Yalova— city south of Istanbul across the Gulf of Izmit, surrounded by verdant mountains dotted with thermal springs and waterfalls
Other destinations
Gallipoli— site of WWI memorials and 1915 Anzac landing
Troy— ruins of what was the legendary Trojan War was fought for
Mt. Uludağ (2,400 mt) near Bursa is a national park and the main wintersports resort of Turkey.
Islands
Bozcaada— small island with pleasant architecture, streetscape, and a citadel
Gokceada— deserted Greek villages on a mountanious island
Marmara Islands— archipelago in the middle of the Sea of Marmara
Avsa— sea&sun island frequented by mid-class families
Princes’ Islands— a getaway from crowded Istanbul featuring pine-covered islands with elegant mansions
Understand
This region gets its name from the sea it surrounds: the Sea of Marmara, a part of Mediterranean Sea, connected to Aegean Sea via Dardanelles, and to Black Sea via Bosporus. The Sea of Marmara is considered as the geographical border between Europe and Asia: northern coasts of it are in Europe, while southern/eastern coasts are in Asia.
This region is Turkey’s most populous and most heavily industrialized part, though you can still find primordial forests hardly seen by human eyes here and there.
Talk
Get in
By air
Atatürk International Airport (IST) in westernIstanbul is the main gateway for the city, the region, and the country as well. The other international airport in the region is Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), situated in eastern Istanbul, largely prefered by low-cost airlines. Corlu Airport (TEQ) is used by airlines flying from ex-USSR countries. Other airports in the region are located in Bursa and Canakkale.
All cities and many towns in Turkey has direct daily bus services to Istanbul. Many cities neighbouring Balkan countries also has bus links to the city. Bursa, by virtue of being a big city, is also served from a large number of cities and towns throughout Turkey.
By car
Marmara Region is well linked to neighbouring regions and countries by a motorway and highway network.
By boat
There is a weekly ferry service to Istanbul from Izmir during summer months.
