My Hometown: Manisa

Manisa is a city in western Turkey, located in the Aegean Region. 🇹🇷 It is the capital of the Manisa Province and is situated at the foot of Mount Sipylus.⛰️🏔️🌄 The city has a rich history dating back to ancient times and has been ruled by various civilizations over the centuries, including the Lydians, Persians, and Ottomans. What to see at city centre? - City Hall and Square 🌇 - New Public House (nice place to drink Turkish coffee) ☕ - Sultaniye and Muradiye Mosque 🕌 - The Weeping Rock 🪨 Besides, Mesir Fest, also known as the Mesir Paste Festival or the Mesir Macunu Festival, is an annual festival held in the city of Manisa, Turkey. The festival dates back to the 16th century and is said to have been initiated by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. During the festival, thousands of people gather in the streets of Manisa to celebrate and to receive small packets of Mesir paste, which are traditionally thrown from the roof of the Sultan Mosque. #manisa #mesir #festival #turkey