Manisa · Aegean
Şehzadeler
- History
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Şehzadeler is Manisa's historic centre. The Muradiye and Sultan mosques and the area where mesir paste is made are here; every spring the paste is scattered to the crowd at the Mesir Festival.
Places to see
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Historic
Kybele Rock Relief
A relief of the mother goddess carved into flat rock, dated to the 13th century BC, in the Akpınar recreation area.
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Historic
Manisa Castle
A castle on the northern slope of Mount Spil, made up of an inner and an outer fortress.
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Religious
Great Mosque of Manisa
A historic single-minaret mosque built in 1366 under the Saruhan beylik.
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Religious
Muradiye Mosque
A mosque complex designed by Mimar Sinan, built in the name of Sultan Murad III.
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Nature
Mount Spil National Park
A mountain national park that includes the Weeping Rock, associated with the legend of Niobe.
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Things to do
- Muradiye Mosque
- Mesir Paste Festival
Food and drink
- Manisa kebabAt the kebab houses in the city centre.