Sea of Marmara
Sea Sea of Marmara

Sea of Marmara

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What makes this place unique

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Completely surrounded by the land of Türkiye, this inland sea connects strategic straits. You can switch to the Map section for location details.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Waters

Connecting the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea via the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, this sea holds a unique place in the geopolitics and maritime transport of Türkiye. It is the heart of the country with its surrounding dense industry and historical cities. You can discover the islands and coastline of the sea basin via the Map on the page.

Practical notes before you go

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Respect local safety rules around water and seasonal access.

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