Places to Visit in Balıkesir 2023
"Places to Visit in Balıkesir 2023
In this content, we have compiled places you can visit in Balıkesir when you visited in 2023 with Matcar for our valued readers. Take a look at the places to visit and see in Balıkesir.
Cunda Island
Cunda, an island belonging to Ayvalık district of Balıkesir, is one of the main travel routes starting from Balıkesir. The majority of the population consists of Turks who migrated from the islands of Crete and Lesbos in 1924.
Cunda Island invites you to its turquoise sea accompanied by the sun. Here, you don't feel like a stranger. While wandering its streets, you will have the opportunity to taste examples of the Cretan cuisine, with the Agia Triada Church being among the most important historical sites of Cunda Island.
Mount Ida National Park
Declared a national park in 1993, the area covers the districts of Ayvacık, Bayramiç, and Yenice. Mount Ida, known as "Ida Mountain" in ancient times, has hosted various civilizations and is the place where the first beauty contest in mythology was held. It is known that Aphrodite was a goddess who received a beauty certificate in this contest. Known for its rich water resources and hot springs, the mountain is also worth seeing with its lush greenery.
Zağanos Pasha Mosque
The foundational work, which is the largest mosque in Balıkesir, was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1461 and its bathhouse has survived to the present day. During the National Struggle years, Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the poet of our National Anthem, delivered a sermon in the mosque after a major renovation in 1902, and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk also delivered a sermon in this mosque.
Balıkesir Kuva-i Milliye Museum
The Balıkesir Kuva-i Milliye Museum was opened as a museum in the Giridizade Mehmet Paşa mansion in 1996. It hosted Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during his visit to Balıkesir in 1923. The decisions taken at that time, personal belongings of Atatürk and Latife Hanım, photographs, and wax figures are exhibited in the mansion, which played an important role during the National Struggle period.
Ayvalık Bay
Ayvalık Bay, located in Balıkesir, welcomes holidaymakers with its natural beauties as well as its warm and friendly people. Those who come here do not end their holidays without visiting Cunda Island. While sipping your tea at Cunda Stone Coffee Island, you will feel like you are in a different world in Balıkesir.
Bandırma Manyas Bird Paradise
The region entered the list of protected areas in 1959. It is only 19 kilometers away from Bandırma. The bird paradise is an addition to Balıkesir's sea, sun, and natural beauties. In addition to oak, pine, beech, plane, lime, and olive trees, there are also birds and animal species that add vitality to nature.
"Eşrefoğlu Mevlana Mosque
The Eşrefoğlu Rumi Mosque, which is one of the 19th-century works and built of cut stone, especially fascinates those who see it with its door and stone pulpit decorations. The Eşrefoğlu Mevlâna Mosque was restored in 1910.
Balıkesir Clock Tower
The Balıkesir City Center Bell Tower is located within the City Park. The inscription on the Balıkesir Clock Tower indicates the year 1827. It was destroyed in the earthquake of 1897 and rebuilt by Balıkesir Governor Ömer Ali Bey in 1901.
The Balıkesir Clock Tower, with its height of 20 meters, is an example of Ottoman architecture. It is one of the places you must see on your trip to Balıkesir.
Yazören Cave
The cave is located near Yazören village, which is connected to the Savaştepe district. The height of the cave ceiling is 25 meters in total. The stalactites and stalagmites in the cave are truly worth seeing. This cave is a semi-active cave and has narrow galleries in some parts and wide galleries in others.
Why Matcar Rental?
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We deliver the car from many points, including airports, so that you do not waste time during your vacation. We deliver your car from any point as long as you make a reservation. We also pick up the car from the same point on your return journey. This way, we ensure that you do not waste any extra time.
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