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Sultan Mosque
Manisa
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The attractive
Aegean city of Manisa is very close to Izmir and preserves several
splendid examples of Seljuk and Ottoman architecture. Endowed by Ayse
Sultana, mother of Suleyman the Magnificent, the Sultan Mosque was built
early in the 16th century. Kula House Every year in April, on the
surroundings of this mosque, a festival is held celebrating Mesir Macunu,
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that reputedly cured the sultan's ailing mother. Muradiye Mosque was
designed by the famous Ottoman architect Sinan in 16th century. The
annual Harvest Festival begins in September. Most of the region's
famous graps "Izmir Sultanas" are growed here. South of the city lies
the Sipil Dagi National Park, home of the famous "crying rock" of
Niobe. If you travel to the northeast you come to Gordes, a pleasant
town particularly known for its fine carpets.
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