ABOUT MUDANYA:


Mudanya, one of the central districts of Bursa, is located between 28-29 degrees east longitude and 40-41 degrees north latitude. It is neighboring Karacabey to the west, Osmangazi and Nilüfer to the south, and Gemlik to the east; and extends along the southern shores of Gemlik Gulf to the north. The Mudanya Mountains, which cover the southern face of Gemlik Gulf and separate the Bursa Plain from the sea, extend in an east-west direction. The highest peak, which extends from the west to where the Susurluk Stream flows into the sea, reaches Karatepe, which is 600 meters high. The terrain has a rugged structure. The temperate Marmara climate is seen in Mudanya. Summers are not very hot but dry. Winters are relatively mild and rainy. The coldest month is February, and the hottest month is August. It receives the most winds from the northerly and star directions. It has received a lot of migration from outside due to climate conditions and air quality.

With the Metropolitan Municipal Law, as of March 30, 2014, 1 town (Tirilye) and 36 villages affiliated to the district were granted neighborhood status and included in the center of Mudanya. When the 8 neighborhoods in the center of the district were added to these, the total number of neighborhoods increased to 47. Fishing is a separate economic source in Mudanya. There has been a decline in the fishing sector due to the excessive pollution of the Marmara Sea. Olive cultivation is the primary source of income for the people of the district. Agricultural activities such as viticulture, vegetable and fruit growing are also carried out. In addition to foreign tourism, daily local tourism activities, especially those coming from neighboring cities and districts, especially Bursa, are intense in the district. In addition, the number of people staying in their own summer houses is also quite high. It is possible to reach Istanbul in 75 minutes via fast ferry from the modern terminal located in the Güzelyalı neighborhood of the district. According to the 1893 Ottoman census, the number of people living in Mudanya was 16,683. The majority of them (71%) were Greeks (11,757 people). The Turkish population in Mudanya was 4,891 people (29%). The Greek population migrated to Greece after the 1924 population exchange and founded the settlement of Nea Moudania (Νέα Μουδανιά, New Mudanya) on the Halkidiki Peninsula.

According to the Address Based Population Registration System, the population of Mudanya district is 102 thousand 523 people as of 2020.

MUDANYA: A BLUE TOWN

Once upon a time, the Gods gathered at Mount Olympus and resolved on keeping bliss as a secret so that mankind appreciates it… One of Gods wanted to hide bliss at the summit of highest mountain… Another one suggested it to be buried deep down underground, whereas another recommended hiding it at the depths of ocean. In the end, one God argued that mankind has the wit to explore mountains, oceans and underground, but not to know himself: “Let’s send the bliss into their heart,” he said, “since they will never think of searching their own hearts”. Mudanya is a voyage for exploring bliss… This town has articulated the highest feelings in the depth of human heart in search of happiness for centuries…

The journey began back in 670 BC in the then-called Myrleia, founded by colonists of Colophon, coming from Ionia... In the course of time, it was inspired by Apamaia… Then again, the civilizations, in pursuit of happiness, named it Montania, before it became Mudanya… Mudanya, the host of this endless exploration of happiness, is a heritage of civilization under turquoise sky, calling out to its lovers from depths of the sea…

“Blue, for me, is the innocence that protects white. To my knowledge, blue is the color that renders darkness visible. It is entailing and never-ending… I have to tell everything in terms of blue… Raise your head up to sky and tell me what you see, not what you want to! Blue is life itself. This may be the only reason why it is condemned to life, and not to death. Blue is not a color, but a temperament to me.”

Centuries ago, Evliya Çelebi describes Mudanya as follows: “The locals are Rums. There are many beautiful Rum women thanks to grace of its waters and climate.” In addition to its natural riches, Mudanya is a colorful town with various cultures due to migrations throughout history. The town bears traces of civilizations which left their glorious mark. These buildings and structures, still extant after all those years, constitute the historical and touristic identity of Mudanya today. Historical monuments and buildings in all neighborhoods of Mudanya take the guests through a time tunnel. As the Capital of Peace and Fraternity, Mudanya has hosted people from various religions and cultures throughout history. Even today, the city is a meeting point for cultures.

All cultures live together and in harmony in Mudanya, known for its endless blue, all green olive groves, historical mansions, peaceful north-east, calm and unhurried mood.

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