I visited Bursa's Seitabat Waterfall Park and was disappointed to find it saturated with environmentally unfriendly structures and overly expensive restaurants. The natural beauty of the Seitabat Waterfall seems overshadowed by these incongruous developments, negatively impacting the overall atmosphere.
The excessive commercialization, particularly catering to Arab tourists, has diminished the park's authenticity. The once serene and pristine surroundings are now marred by structures that seem out of place and do not harmonize with the natural landscape. It's disheartening to witness a lack of commitment to environmental sustainability, as these developments appear to prioritize profit over preserving the park's ecological integrity.
Furthermore, the high prices at the restaurants limit access for many visitors, creating an exclusive atmosphere that contradicts the inclusive nature a public park should embody. The focus on serving a specific demographic may unintentionally exclude others and compromise the park's original charm.
In conclusion, while Seitabat Waterfall itself remains a natural wonder, the surrounding developments have veered away from being environmentally conscious and have skewed towards a commercialized approach, potentially impacting the overall enjoyment and accessibility for...
Read moreSeveral kilometers from the heart of the city of Bursa, in an area called Kestel Kestel, lies this waterfall.
The Castell area is an area surrounded by oak trees from everywhere. You can also hear the sounds of the roar of waterfalls throughout the region. This area has long been underground and then emerged from the rocky surface of the flood and turned into magnificent waterfalls.
This area was discovered by refugees who came from Russia during the First World War and came to Bursa asylum seeking.
Bursa Municipality has paid close attention to this area, where it has established restaurants, gardens, recreational facilities and barbecue areas. The facilities are provided with water from the mountains, car parking, lighting and many other services. It also built around it many residential houses, villas and farms for conditioning...
Read moreWe reached the place by car following the navigator although we were there at 9:30 am but it seems that the place got more alive after 11 ...we didn't know where exactly to dine then with some local guidance we reached ...the breakfast will be served up to how many persons sit on the table ...the tray is huge fill with traditional Turkish breakfast items like cheese jam honey butter cottage cheese and cream ...tea was served in big pot and bread and the famous bazlama ( thin layer of dough filled with cheese or potato) the food is definitely more than one person share making sure u leave some behind and it is quite fulfilling....price was quite reasonable it is 400 tl per person...
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