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Tekirdaр
On the opposite, northern shore of the Sea of Marmara,
Tekirdaр is an important commercial harbor. From both sides
of this modem city of lovely promenades, stretch beautiful
sandy beaches. A happy mixture of sunflower fields and vineyards
cover the surrounding area. The most important architectural
monument is the Sinan-designed Rьstem Pasa Mosque, built
by Sьleyman the Magnificent's Grand Vizier in 1554. The
Archaeology and Ethnography Museum displays an extensive
collection of artifacts from the area. The Rakoczy Museum
occupies the house where the Hungarian prince, Rakoczy Ferench
II (1676-1735), who fought for his people's liberation,
lived out the last years of his life. The Namik Kemal Memorial
(1840-1888) honors the birthplace of the Turkish national
poet. Sixty kilometers west of Tekirdaр, the holiday center
of Sarkцy ve Mьrefte is a renowned winetasting region; beautiful
vineyards cover the entire area, and the city hosts a wine
festival every year.
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