Going for Szymon's going away party in the town of Bursa. "Bursa is one of Turkey's holiest cities, as well as a major industrial center. Surrounded by fertile plains and blessed withe vast gardens and parks the city has earned the moniker "Green Bursa". Since green is also the symbolic color of Islam, the nickname has a double meaning. While the city's 14th century mosques and tombs still receive visitors, Bursa's robust economy has fueled the development of a wealthy resort area among the towering mountains, including one of Turkey's hottest skiikng spots. Bursa hasn't bothered to turn its many historical sites and mosques into museums, instead preferring to let its visitors see them in their recent incarnations. The last stop on the fabled Silk Road from China, Bursa's silk markets are still in use, as are its mosques and thermal baths." -Let's Go Travel Guide Turkey 2003