Manyas
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BANDIRMA
Bandirma, is today an important commercial and
industrial harbor second only to Istanbul. You can
spend a pleasant afternoon in the town's restaurants
and cafes. Belkis (Kyzikos) lies ten kilometers west
of Bandirma. In this ancient city on the Kapidag
Peninsula's isthmus, the Temple of Hadrian, a theater
and aqueducts still stand, captivating visitors.
The
Kuscenneti National Park near Lake Manyas is an
ornithological site where 239 different species of
birds flourish. Every year, over three million birds
fly through this preserve. April and May are the best
months to enjoy the wildlife. Thirteen kilometers
south east of Bandirma in Karacabey, horse farms breed
magnificent specimens of this beloved animal. Once
known as ancient Erteka, Erdek is just 14 km northwest
of Bandirma. One of the Sea of Marmara's oldest and
most famous resort areas, it offers pristine beaches
and every type of accommodation. Marmara Island,
formerly known as Prokonessos, rose to Prominence in
the Roman period and retained its importance in the
Byzantine and Ottoman periods because of its marble
quarries, which supplied the luxurious stone for the
extravagant imperial building programs. Near Saraylar
Village, Marble Beach derives its name from the
natural marble that lies just off the waters edge. In
town an open-air museum displays artifacts which date
back to Roman and Byzantine times, and the marble
quarry, where tourists can see every step of the
quarrying process.
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