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Balikesir and Bandirma

Balikesir and Bandirma

Birds
Bird Paradise – Kuscenneti

 fishermens' boats
The province of Balikesir borders both the Marmara and Aegean regions. In case of the capital city of Balikesir, interesting historical sites and nature in harmony. The center-l4 century Yildirim Mosque, built by Beyazit I, the city is the oldest mosque. By Zagnos Pasa Mosque built in 1461 by Mehmet the Conqueror Grand Vizer Zagnos Pasa, once part a large complex, but the mosque and bath today. The seed Kulesi (Clock Tower) built in 1827 by Mehmet Pasa imitates the Genoese Galata Tower on a smaller scale. The Karesi Bey Mausoleum of 1336 contains the cenotaphs of Karesi Bey and his five sons.
The beautiful Degirmen Bogazi, an area ten kilometers from Balikesir towards Bursa lies between two hills. Families flock to this picturesque village with its restaurants during weekends and holidays. Photographers enjoy a break at Karakol village to capture the three picturesque windmills on film. Ancient Penderamus today Bandirma, is today an important commercial and industrial harbor second only to Istanbul. Spend a pleasant afternoon in the city restaurants and cafes. Belkis (Cyzicus) lies ten kilometers west of Bandirma. In this ancient city on the Peninsula, which face the isthmus, the Temple of Hadrian, a theater and aqueducts still stand to enchant. The Kuscenneti National Park near Lake Manyas is an ornithological site where 239 different species of birds get to fly flourish.Every years over three million birds on them. April and May are the best months to enjoy the wildlife. Thirteen kilometers southeast of Bandirma in Karacabey, race stables magnificent specimens of this beloved creature.

Formerly known as old Erteka, Erdek is only 14 km northwest of Bandirma. One of the Sea of Marmara, the oldest and most famous resort areas, it offers pristine beaches and every type of accommodation. Olive groves cover Zeytinli Iceland, off Erdek Bay, quaint cafes and tea gardens enchant visitors.

thermal Spring
Thermal Springs
in Gonen, Balikesir