Bursa is a city in north-western Anatolia in Turkey and is the capital of the province of the same name. It dates back to 4000 BC, is the fourth-largest city in Turkey and was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. It was also the centre of the silk and spice trade. It was the capital of several civilisations and religions for many centuries and is now the site of hundreds of historic monuments and works. With its many citadels, churches, mosques, museums, inns, bridges, spas and cultural centres, all bearing the marks of history and diverse civilisations, Bursa is a real museum town packed with heritage in every corner.
Apart from its cultural riches, the city is also renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular winter sports centre. Thanks to the political will of its elected representatives and the dynamism of its twinning committee,
Bursa maintains a remarkable total of 37 twinnings with towns throughout the world.
