Worth seeing landscapes in Marmara
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There are loads of landscapes in the Marmara region that are worth seeing and it must be said that they sure are a reason why many people from across the globe come to visit this place. The Beograd Forest, sunflower field, the olive groves and the resorts here can enlighten your holidays for sure.

The Marmara region and its landscapes are one of the major reasons why most of the tourists are attracted to the place. It can not only enable you to explore the cultural heritage of the region but you are also able to rejoice to your full.

If you are looking forward to view the most beautiful and eye catching landscapes, then that of the Marmara region are certainly worth not missing. Areas such as Yalova, sunflower fields, Bursa, Manyas Kus Cenneti etc will make you love the place.

The Marmara region in Turkey is what many of the people these days are coming for exploring. If you happen to visit Turkey’s Marmara region, then you will surely be thrilled to see the landscapes here. The steppes, mountains, seacoast and plains here are certainly worth seeing. As the Marmara region is close to Europe, it covers the northern area of the Anatolian Plain along with the Marmara Sea. The Uludag peak here is 2543 meters high. Tourists from various parts of the world specially come to turkey visiting this peak.

The fecund plains here at the Marmara region are also a part of the Anatolian area stretching from the east to west side. Aegean region stretches from the coast and goes into the western side of Anatolia. Three rivers flow through the plains namely Gediz, Kucuk Menderes and Bakircay. The Marmara region is rich in agricultural produce. The items that are produced here include rice, tobacco, corn, wheat, olives, sunflowers and silk. Fishing industry here is also much contributive because of the Marmara Sea.

As the Marmara region is located in the northwestern region and it connects the nation to Europe and Asia, it is known to be the foundation of Turkey. Moreover, Istanbul is a province of Marmara that rests on 2 continents and there is no such city that has ever made such a claim before. The European side of the Bosphorus strait is known as Thrace while the Asian side is known as Anatolia. Thrace as well as Anatolia are separated by the Marmara Sea. On the other hand, the Aegean Sea as well as the Marmara Sea are connected through the Dardanelles Strait.

The lakes that are close to the Marmara region include Manyas, Iznik, Buyukcekrnece, Terko and many more. The coastal area has a moderate weather because of the breeze coming from the lakes and sea whereas the inland regions have different climates. In summers it is hot while in winters the weather is cold.

The people living at the European side can enjoy cool weather coming from the Belgrade Forest. It is a nice place for enjoying picnics and rest in the shades of the trees in the forest. This place is truly a gift of nature as it has natural springs and 7 archaic reservoirs. The place is also rich in fresh air and the atmosphere here is much comfortable. One can truly get rid of the stress of the day by spending some time here.

At the southern rejoin near the Marmara Sea, Yalova is a resort that has great historical importance. The Romans used to visit this resort for medication and relaxation. They used to take thermal baths here. This is one of the major resorts of the area where the bath is arranged in a garden setting. This is a lot relaxing. Apart from Yalova, another resort here is the Cinnarcik resort. It is surrounded by amazing beaches where one can enjoy having a sun bath whole day.

When it comes to tourism, Turkey’s Marmara region has so much to entrain people with. The amazing view of the sunset in Istanbul is a scene that one should not miss. The spice bazar here is also much famous.

 
       
  The provinces located in the Marmara Region are:


Balikesir
Bilecik
Bursa
Canakkale
Edirne
Kocaeli-izmit
Kirklareli
Sakarya
Tekirdag
Yalova
Istanbul

 
   

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