Bursa is a city of history, culture, and nature in Turkey's Marmara region. Once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa boasts many splendid monuments, mosques, and tombs that reflect its rich heritage. You can admire the exquisite architecture and art of the Green Mosque, the Grand Mosque, and the Koza Han, a 15th-century silk market. Bursa is also famous for its cuisine, especially the Iskender kebab, a succulent dish of sliced lamb, tomato sauce, and yogurt. For a relaxing escape, you can soak in the hot springs of the Cekirge neighborhood, or take a cable car to the Uludag mountain, a popular ski resort and national park.