Symbols of cities in Turkey part 2

Pearl - Symbol of Marmaris. One of the most important sculptures of the city, located at the entrance to the city. It looks like a pearl placed in an open half of the globe. Associated with the name of the city from the French Le Mar Maris - sea pearl. According to legends, it is the natural protection of the entire Aegean coast from strong winds and storm waves.
Tea is the symbol of the city of Rize. Rize is considered the capital of Turkish tea. Tea is everywhere. In the province of Rize, in addition to numerous plantations, tea is grown directly on the streets of the city, even the courtyards of houses are planted with tea bushes.
The rose is the symbol of the city of Isparta. The city of Isparta (Isparta) or, as the Turks themselves call it, the “City of Roses”. The city is located in the west of the country, being the administrative center with a population of about 420 thousand people. Isparta is surrounded by Mount Davraz, a ski resort, and nearby Lake Egirdir, one of the largest in Turkey. Here you can enjoy magnificent lavender fields and a million roses.
The olive is the symbol of the city of Gemlik. It is one of the oldest cities in the Bursa region. The history of the city dates back to the 12th century BC. One mythological legend tells that the city was named after the lost friend of Hercules Sirius, who arrived in Gemlik. This city is an olive paradise, both in ancient times and at the present time, the most delicious olives in Turkey are grown here. Also, this city is one of the most important ports of the country.
Honey - The symbol of the city of Ordu. Ordu is a city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, the capital of the province of the same name. Port city, formerly known as Kotyora or Kotera. Ordu is a pretty city, where a small piece of the old center has been preserved. The Orda embankment attracts with its simplicity, it is ennobled, its length is 2 kilometers.