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What is Balikesir famous for?
Balıkesir province is famous for its olives, thermal spas, and clean beaches, making it an important tourist destination.
What does Balikesir mean?
At first glance, the city's name is strange: "balık-esir" means "fish-slave" in Turkish; but in fact it is a corruption of the town's Byzantine-Greek name of Palaeokastron("old castle").
Apr 28, 2023
What is the old name of Balikesir?
Balıkesir's former name was Karasi because Balıkesir city was founded by Karasi Bey in the 13th century as using the remains of the small town.
What is the history of edremit?
The history of Edremit started only in 1093 when Adramyttion was destroyed during the invasion of troops under the command of the Seljuk general Çaka Bey. The city was rebuilt in a new location in 1109 by the Byzantine commander Eumathios Philokales.
Apr 14, 2024 · Balıkesir, city, northwestern Turkey. It is situated on rising ground above a fertile plain that drains to the Sea of Marmara.
Apr 28, 2023 · The Turkish city of Balıkesir (bah-LUK-eh-seer), midway between Turkey's Marmara and Aegean regions (map), is known for its olives and olive ...
Balıkesir is a city in the Southern Marmara Region of Turkey, which in 2020 had a population of 662,199. It's mostly modern but has several old mosques.
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