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Edirne: An Ottoman Capital of Mosques, Rivers and Living Traditions Location and introduction Edirne is in Türkiye’s far northwest, in European Thrace. The province borders Greece and Bulgaria. Once the Ottoman capital before Istanbul, the city is known for major mosques, historic...

Tekirdağ: Coastal Towns, Local Food and Vineyard Country Location and character Tekirdağ province lies in north-western Türkiye, on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Its coastal towns, farmland and rolling hills make it an appealing combination of seaside breaks, rural scenery and local...

Balıkesir: Aegean Beaches, Marmara Shores and Mount Ida Location and character Balıkesir province reaches both the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Its inland provincial capital, coastal towns, islands and mountain landscapes offer very different experiences, so choose your base according to...

Sakarya: Sapanca Lake, Green Landscapes and a Slower Pace Location and character Sakarya province lies in north-western Türkiye, with Adapazarı as its main urban centre. Lakeside scenery, green countryside and a Black Sea coastline make it an option for a short nature break or a quieter base...

Where to Live or Invest in Marmara: Comparing Five Locations A region with very different local markets Marmara connects Türkiye's European and Asian sides and brings together major ports, airports, roads, employers, universities and visitor destinations. Those connections help explain its...

Kocaeli: Industry, Coastal Views and Nature near Istanbul Location and character Kocaeli province lies between Istanbul and Sakarya, with shores on both the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. İzmit is its main administrative centre. Major transport routes and industrial areas sit alongside...

Çanakkale: Troy, the Dardanelles and Gallipoli History Location and character Çanakkale city stands on the Asian shore of the Dardanelles in north-western Türkiye. The wider province extends across both sides of the strait, bringing together ancient sites, First World War history and coastal...

Yalova: Thermal Springs, Forest Walks and the Marmara Coast Location and character Yalova lies on the southern coast of the Sea of Marmara in north-western Türkiye. Ferry connections can make it accessible from Istanbul, while its shoreline, wooded surroundings and thermal-town heritage suit...

Bursa: Green Landscapes and the First Ottoman Capital Location and character Bursa lies at the foot of Uludağ in north-western Türkiye. Known as Green Bursa, it brings together wooded mountains, gardens, thermal bathing traditions and an extensive early Ottoman heritage. It was the first...

Istanbul: History, Culture and Life across Two Continents Location and character Istanbul extends across Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus separating its two sides. Türkiye's largest city by population is a major centre of culture, business and tourism, where historic neighbourhoods share...