Bursa, one of former capital cities of Ottoman Empire, home to historical sites, architectural works
Turkey’s northwestern Bursa province on Thursday has been named the 2022 Culture Capital of the Turkic World.
This came in the 38th meeting of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) in Uzbekistan’s Khiva province.
Bursa, one of the former capital cities of the Ottoman Empire, is home to historical mosques, madrasah, tombs, and other architectural works.
Speaking at the meeting, before the decision, Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy underlined the historical importance and national beauties of Bursa.
“I would like to announce with great pleasure the candidacy of Bursa – which served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire – as the Culture Capital of the Turkic World which fascinates visitors with its historical and architectural texture and with its green and natural beauties,” Ersoy said.
At the meeting, the…