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25 August 2002 - Bursa |
Bursa, the first capital of what became the Ottoman Empire, always held a respected place in the Imperial favour, and was well-endowed with impressive buildings. |
Bursa's big mosque is the only one I have ever seen which has its fountain on the inside. |
It is a very busy building, with all sorts of people all doing prayer/business/chat. |
The architecture is not subtle, but not ugly either. |
Bursa, like much of Anatolia, is hilly. |
We took the opportunity to go for a Turkish bath in a five-hundred year old building as well. |
An hour later, and we were so relaxed and happy, it was hard to believe. |
