'''Marmara''' is a region in North Western Turkey. It is Turkey's bridge and connection to Europe. Turkey's largest city, Istanbul is the region's capital.
Regions
Eastern Marmara
Eastern Thrace (European Turkey)
Istanbul Province
Southern Marmara
Cities
Balikesir
Bursa
Canakkale
Edirne
Istanbul
Izmit
Iznik ? historical town on the coast of Lake ?znik. Site of the first and seventh ecumenical seventh councils of Christianity.
Tekirda?
Yalova
Other destinations
Gallipoli - site of WWI memorials and 1915 Anzac landing
Troy
Mt. Uluda? (2,400 mt) near Bursa is a national park and the main wintersports resort of Turkey.
Islands
Bozcaada
Gokceada
Marmara Islands
* Avsa
Princes_f Islands
Understand
This region gets its name from the sea it surrounds: the Sea of Marmara, a part of Mediterranean Sea, connected to Aegean Sea via Dardanelles, and to Black Sea via Bosporus. The Sea of Marmara is considered as the geographical border between Europe and Asia: northern coasts of it are in Europe, while southern/eastern coasts are in Asia.
This region is Turkey_fs most populous and most heavily industrialized part, though you can still find primordial forests hardly seen by human eyes here and there.
Talk
Get in
By air
'''Ataturk International Airport''' ('''IST''') in western Istanbul is the main gateway for the city, the region, and the country as well. The other international airport in the region is '''Sabiha Gokcen''' ('''SAW'''), situated in eastern Istanbul, largely prefered by low-cost airlines. '''Corlu Airport''' ('''TEQ''') is used by airlines flying from ex-USSR countries. Other airports in the region are located in Bursa and Canakkale.
By train
There are trains to
Istanbul from Bulgaria, Greece, and a number of other Balkan countries via Edirne.
Istanbul from various central and eastern Turkey locations via Izmit and Eski?ehir, as well as from Tehran, Iran.
Bandirma from Izmir.
By bus
All cities and many towns in Turkey has direct daily bus services to Istanbul. Many cities neighbouring Balkan countries also has bus links to the city. Bursa, by virtue of being a big city, is also served from a large number of cities and towns throughout Turkey.
By car
Marmara Region is well linked to neighbouring regions and countries by a motorway and highway network.
By boat
There is a weekly ferry service to Istanbul from Izmir during summer months.
Get around
See
Itineraries
Do
Eat
Drink
Stay safe
Get out