Bursa, a historically significant city in the region, awaits visitors with its globally famous İskender kebab, a meat dish where shredded meat is served over buttered bread and drenched in yogurt and sauce. The city is also famous for its candied chestnuts. Tourists who visit Yalova, a city in the southeastern Marmara, can see Yürüyen Köşk (the “Walking Manor”), which has become a symbol of the city, and take home pleasant memories.
Tekirdağ, a city close to İstanbul to the north of the Sea of Marmara, will provide you with an utterly breathtaking atmosphere with the blue of the sea and the perfect beauty of the shore.
Edirne: city of the sultans
Edirne is located in the western Marmara region, with the Aegean Sea to the south, Bulgaria to the north and Greece to the west.
The Selimiye Mosque, Edirne's grand monument, is the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan's masterwork; he designed it in his 80s. It symbolizes perfection with its grandeur, height and the visual impact it has when one first walks in.
One must not forget to visit the historic bridges in Edirne. The bridges of the city, which is surrounded by the rivers Arda, Tundzha, Meriç and Ergene, are conveyors of historical wealth. Take a rest with a light meal on the banks of the Meriç river to rejuvenate yourself for a full day of sightseeing.
The Beyazid II Mosque and the surrounding Islamic Ottoman complex, situated in a large area on the edge of the river Tundzha, is one of the most important historical treasures of Edirne.
Edirne was one of the most important cities in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century, alongside cities such as Cairo, Damascus, Aleppo and Bursa. The city's monuments that have survived from the Ottoman era include the Selimiye Bazaar, the covered bazaar and the Alipaşa Bazaar, which enable tourists to shop in historical ambiance.
The cosmopolitan structure of the city brings together people from all kinds of beliefs, which is evident from the variety of religions practiced here.
The St. George Church in the Kıyık district, the Sts. Constantine and Helen Church in the Kirişhane district, the Edirne Synagogue, which was modeled after the Vienna Synagogue, in Kaleiçi, and the Baha'i House make the city one of the most popular religious tourism spots in the country.
Gala Lake is one of Turkey's principal wetlands. It presents a visual feast to its visitors every year with more than 150 bird species, 42 plant species and 12 varieties of fish.
When it comes to specific foods that can be eaten in Edirne, the city's famous pan-fried liver comes first.
Pan-fried liver is a dish that tourists shouldn't leave the city without trying. It is prepared by slicing a fresh calf liver into thin shreds, washing and salting it before covering it in flour and frying it in a great quantity of oil.
Edirne cheese is a new flavor for many local and international tourists who visit the city. The fame of Edirne cheese is widely known all over Turkey.
If you want to buy souvenirs in Edirne, you will find many options in the bazaars.
Mirrored brooms, fruit soaps, china and wood carvings are some of the knickknacks you can choose from.
Eat toast and papalina fish in Ayvalık; drink ayran in Susurluk
Balıkesir, a beautiful city with natural beauty and a great historical and cultural richness, has many spots worth seeing. It offers unique flavors to gourmands. Susurluk, a town located in the northeast of Balıkesir province, is a favored rest stop for those who are traveling to İzmir from İstanbul thanks to its ayran, a drink made of yogurt, while Ayvalık is favored for its signature toast. The renowned Ayvalık töst, which is a filling and delightful sandwich, contains cheese, sausage and salami. Ayvalık offers rich Mediterranean cuisine and also attracts attention because of the large variety of fish dishes prepared here. Papalina fish is a dish that should be tried in Ayvalık.
In the city center, tirit, which is a kebab that is unique to Balıkesir, and the Balıkesir kaymaklısı, a syrupy dessert stuffed with clotted cream, are two dishes that must certainly be tried.
The delight of swimming in the Mediterranean and Marmara waters, touring in the Kaz Mountains, where the oxygen is sparse, seeing the devil's footsteps on the “Ayvalık Satan's Table” and watching the sun set are experiences not to be missed.
Bursa: famous for İskender kebab and candied chestnuts
Bursa offers visitors its world-famous İskender kebab and candied chestnuts. Visitors who enjoy the city's kebab and candied chestnuts should also check out the İnegöl köfte, which is a meatball made with few spices. It is advised to try the Kemalpaşa dessert, which is made with cheese, as well as meat cooked on skewers on the shores of Lake İznik. Places to tour include Mount Uludağ, Trilye, Cumalıkazık -- a town that has preserved its Ottoman architecture -- and the Hanlar region in the city center, as well as İznik, a famous town located in Bursa province.
Eat the meatballs and the cheese dessert with ice cream in Tekirdağ
When you reach Tekirdağ, a city situated on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Marmara, you will be greeted by the blue of the sea and the stunning beauty of the shore. You can make a trip to the past while quietly sipping your tea in the Ottoman complex of Rüstempaşa, an architectural beauty designed by Sinan. You can continue your journey back to antiquity by visiting the Tekirdağ Museum and seeing how the city honors its history of being home to many kingdoms and civilizations. Those who go to the Pearl of Marmara, a restaurant in Tekirdağ, can check out the Tekirdağ köfte as well as the city's singular ice cream and cheese dessert, two treats that will appeal to everyone. A traditional Tekirdağ dish of mutton or chicken and coarsely ground meat is consumed in rural areas nearby, where customs are adhered to strongly, on special occasions such as weddings.
Drink hardaliye in Kırklareli
The historic Hızırbey, Karaşkabey, Kapan, Yayla and Kırkşehitler mosques as well as the Hızırbey hamam and the covered bazaar are just a few of the places to visit in central Kırklareli.
While in Kırklareli, if you want to rest and eat something, you should try the hardaliye, which is a local drink made of mustard seeds and grape juice. Some other foods to try when coming to Kırklareli are meatballs, yogurt made of sheep's milk, cheese made of sheep's milk, lamb ribs and steak.
If you are tired of the depressing atmosphere of İstanbul and want to spend a weekend on Kırklareli's shores, Kıyıköy in the Vize district and the Panayır dock and İğneada on Demirköy's shores are recommended for those who are uncomfortable with the Black Sea's sometimes ferocious waves.
The sausages in Kırklareli are wonderful. You should stop to try beetroot molasses in the village of Poyralı and strawberries and honey in Demirköy.
Enjoy the incomparable beauty of the Kaz Mountains
The Gallipoli peninsula is the first side-trip option for those traveling to Çanakkale. Apart from the war memorial, the peninsula is home to museums, battlefields and memorials of other countries.
Along the way is the Çimenlik Castle, in the city center, which gives you a chance to remember the Battle of Gallipoli and the courageous defense marshaled by the soldiers here.
Tourists can find the horse used in the movie “Troy” while walking along the seaside in Çanakkale and take a picture in front of it, then sip drinks in the cafes just next to it while gazing on the Dardanelles. The Mirrored Bazaar, which has become a theme in folk songs, and the Yalı Caravanserai are places to see, and the cheese helva that can be purchased from the butcher's bazaar is the dessert to be eaten.
The restaurants situated in the İntepe area are perfect places to eat and enjoy views of the Dardanelles. Breakfast in the city consists of butter, olives, jam and a special type of cheese that is called ezine and is produced in this region.
Don’t forget to see the ancient city of Assos
Watch the sun set in the Aegean Sea is an entirely different experience in Assos. The stone houses located in the village of Behramkale, near Assos, await visitors. On the coast, ice cream sandwiched between wafers is something worth trying.
Ayazma Park, located in the village of Evciler on the outskirts of the Kaz Mountains, is worth checking out. When the snow on the mountains melts and streams form here, they blend with the greenery perfectly, creating an incredible scene. You can also catch a ferry from Kabatepe and visit Gökçeada to swim at any shore you wish and enjoy the sun.
In the island of Bozcaada, Turkish and Greek houses and orchards can be seen. The famous Bozcaada wine can be tasted. The local red tomato jam has a completely unique flavor that should be tried.
Make sure you eat ıslama köfte in Sakarya
In Sakarya, which is close to many large cities, sea, lakes and rivers, nature is an alternative tourism facility. The city's ıslama köfte (meatballs) should be tried. With 97 years of experience making meatballs that appeal to the eye and the stomach, the Köfteci Mustafa and Köfteci İsmail restaurants present their customers a delicious and unforgettable meal. The turnip juice served with the meatballs gives them a different flavor. It would be a great loss to leave the city without tasting the ıslama köfte.
 The Selimiye Mosque in Edirne  Balıkesir’s tirit  Tekirdağ’s famous meatballs.  Bursa’s famous İskender kebab  The historic Bozcaada Castle.  The Health Museum in Edirne.  The Martyrs’ Memorial in Çanakkale.  Edirne’s Bedesten. |
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