Historically, the city was also called Magnesia, and more precisely as Magnesia ad Sipylum, to distinguish from Magnesia on the Maeander at a relatively short distance to the south. Traditional view held … Meer weergeven

The cuisine of Manisa is known for several types of kebabs. Manisa Kebab is a type of shish kebab prepared with a combination of minced … Meer weergeven

The 16th century Sultan Mosque was built for Ayşe Hafsa Sultan, Süleyman the Magnificent's mother. In her honor, Mesir Festival … Meer weergeven

Prehistory
Traces of prehistory in the Manisa region, although few in number, nevertheless include two very interesting finds that shed much light on western Anatolia's past. The first are the fossilized footprints, numbering more than … Meer weergeven

Manisa has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa, Trewartha climate classification: Cs) with hot, dry summers and short, cool but wet winters. Summers in Manisa are hotter than its western neighbour İzmir, while winters are … Meer weergeven

Air pollution is a chronic problem here. Meer weergeven

Manisa and some of its depending district centers have succeeded in solidly clinching an industrial production base in recent … Meer weergeven