Yalova - Turkey

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YALOVA - TURKEY

YALOVA
Seventeen kilometers west of Yalova, the relaxing resort area of Çinarcik has lovely beaches and modem holiday complexes.
Helenapolis was the ancient name of Yalova which honored the memory of Emperor Constantine's mother Helena who designed the entire city of Yalova. Today, Yalova is an important port city, famous for its thermal baths. Termal, in the southwestern part of the city is the thermal district center and the best place in Turkey to take the curative thermal bath waters.
In Termal, there's a wonderful panoramic view of the entire Termal district center from the top of a hill overlooking the city. The Atatürk Mansion, now a museum is located in Yalova, (open to the public weekdays except Monday and Thursday) . Built in 1929, Atatürk's former summer residence displays original furnishings from the early 20th century.
Formerly known as Nicaea, Iznik lies at the eastern tip of Lake Iznik, south of Izmit. Originally an important Roman and Byzantine town, it fell to the Seljuks in 1078 and subsequently to the Ottomans in 1331.
Still a small town, it does not seem to have exceeded its original Roman walls. The four gates which allowed access to the city still stand. In the town center the ruins of the St.

Sophia Cathedral, the seat of the first Ecumenical Council of 325, evoke images of convening bishops and clergy. In the l6th and 17th centuries, Iznik was the center of exquisite ceramic ware production which has made such an important decorative contribution to mosques and palaces throughout Turkey.
A museum displays finds from nearby excavations. Among the important Islamic buildings in town, be sure to visit the turquoise tiled Yesil Mosque and the Nilüfer Hatun Imareti. After exploring the sights, the lakeside fish restaurants provide delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere.
Yenisehir, on the road to Bursa, is filled with many interesting and lovely old Turkish houses. The l8th century Semaki Mansion, now restored as a museum, welcomes visitors. The city of Bursa, southeast of the Sea of Marmara, lies on the lower slopes of Uludag (Mt. Olympos of Mysia, 2,443 meters).
The city derives its name from its founder Prusias, King of Bithynia. It subsequently came under Roman, then Byzantine rule before falling to Orhan Gazi in 1326 , becoming the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Many important Ottoman buildings remain.