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Marmara is a region in North Western Turkey. It is Turkey's bridge and connection to Europe. Turkey's largest city, Istanbul is the region's capital.

Provinces

Eastern Thrace

(European part of the region)

Anatolia

(Asian part of the region)

The following are the two provinces that straddle both continents:

Cities

Other destinations

Islands

Culture and History

This region gets its name from the sea it surrounds: the Sea of Marmara, a part of Mediterranean Sea, connected to Aegean Sea via Dardanelles, and to Black Sea via Bosporus. The Sea of Marmara is considered as the geographical border between Europe and Asia: northern coasts of it are in Europe, while southern/eastern coasts are in Asia.

This region is Turkey’s most populous and most heavily industrialized part, though you can still find primordial forests hardly seen by human eyes here and there.

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By air

Atatürk International Airport (IST) in western Istanbul is the main gateway for the city, the region, and the country as well. The other international airport in the region is Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), situated in eastern Istanbul, largely prefered by low-cost airlines. Corlu Airport (TEQ) is used by airlines flying from ex-USSR countries. Other airports in the region are located in Bursa and Canakkale.

By train

There are trains to

Buses to Marmara (region)

All cities and many towns in Turkey has direct daily bus services to Istanbul. Many cities neighbouring Balkan countries also has bus links to the city. Bursa, by virtue of being a big city, is also served from a large number of cities and towns throughout Turkey.

By car

Marmara Region is well linked to neighbouring regions and countries by a motorway and highway network.

By boat

There is a weekly ferry service to Istanbul from Izmir during summer months.

Tours and Getting around Marmara (region)

Marmara (region) tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Marmara (region) city tours

Marmara (region) Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Marmara (region) nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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Destinations in Marmara (region):

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