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.
Welcome…