Where to Visit in Bursa? - City Guide

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List of Places to Visit in Bursa

Bursa is a city located in the Marmara Region of Turkey. Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey with its historical and natural beauties. Let's examine our list immediately.

Green shrine

Green Tomb is one of the most important historical buildings in Bursa. The tomb, built by Çelebi Mehmed in 1421, stands out with the unique beauty of Iznik tiles. The tomb is located in the center of Bursa, between the Ulu Mosque and the Green Mosque. The architect of the tomb is Hacı İvaz Pasha. The tomb is a square-planned structure and sits on four legs protruding from the four corners. The tomb is covered with an octagonal drum.

Grand Mosque

Ulu Mosque is one of the most important historical buildings of Bursa. The mosque, built by Yıldırım Bayezid between 1396 and 1400, is one of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture. Ulu Mosque is located in the center of Bursa, on Atatürk Street. The mosque is a rectangular planned building measuring 55 x 69 meters. The total internal area is 3,165 square meters.

Kozahan

Kozahan is a bazaar of Bursa with historical and cultural importance. In the 15th century, II. It was built by Bayezid. Kozahan is located in the center of Bursa, between the Ulu Mosque and Orhan Mosque. The bazaar has two floors and the front of its rooms is a portico. Kozahan's inner courtyard is surrounded by a masjid with six fountains. The masjid is a beautiful example of Ottoman architecture.

Cumalıkızık

Cumalıkızık is a village located in Yıldırım district of Bursa and on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The village was founded by the Ottomans in the 13th century and is considered one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. Cumalıkızık attracts attention with its wooden houses bearing the characteristics of traditional Turkish architecture. Houses are connected to each other by narrow streets and cul-de-sacs. There are also historical buildings in the village such as mosques, masjids, fountains and baths.

Oylat Thermal Springs and Caves

Oylat Thermal Springs and Caves, located in İnegöl district of Bursa, is a destination that stands out with its natural beauty and healing waters. Oylat Thermal Springs has a history of approximately 2,000 years. Thermal springs have thermal water sources coming to the surface. Thermal spring waters are at a temperature of 74 degrees and contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and fluoride.

Iznik Lake

Iznik Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Marmara Region, between the provinces of Bursa and Kocaeli. The surface area of the lake is 295 square kilometers. Lake Iznik has been an important settlement throughout history. Around the lake, there are historical ruins from various civilizations such as Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans.

Bursa Castle

Bursa Castle is a historical castle located in the center of Bursa, between the Ulu Mosque and Orhan Mosque. Today, the total length of the walls is 2 km. There are two bastions between Çakırhamam and Tophane, one circular and the other quadrangular. The construction of Bursa Castle dates back to the 1st century BC. It was first built by the Bithynians. Then, it was actively used and renovated during the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods.

Irgandı Bridge

Irgandı Bridge is a historical bridge located over Gökdere in the center of Bursa. It was built in 1442 by Hacı Muslihiddin, son of Irgandılı Ali. The length of the bridge is 160 meters and its width is 10 meters. Brick and stone were used in the arches of the bridge. The bridge is covered with a wooden cover.

Historical Grand Bazaar

The Historical Grand Bazaar is a 14th-century market located in the center of Bursa. It was built by Orhan Gazi in 1326. Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and most important shopping centers in Bursa. There are various shops and stalls in the bazaar. These shops sell silk fabrics, carpets, rugs, souvenirs, traditional Turkish handicrafts and many more.

Uludag National Park

Uludağ National Park was declared a National Park and protected in 1961 in an area of 13,024 hectares, located in the south and southeast of Bursa province. Transportation to the national park can be done by road and cable car. Uludağ is the highest mountain in the Marmara Region. It is 2,543 meters above sea level. Uludağ stands out with its natural beauties and ski sports.

Bursa Zoo

Bursa Zoo is a zoo located in the Soğanlı District of Bursa, established on an area of 206,600 square meters. It was put into service in 1998. The zoo has approximately 3,000 animals from more than 400 species. Animals live in areas designed to suit their natural lives.

Tophane Clock Tower

Tophane Clock Tower is a clock tower located in Tophane Square, in the center of Bursa, behind the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi. Tophane Clock Tower was built in 1905 by Sultan II. It was built in honor of the 29th anniversary of Abdulhamid's accession to the throne. The tower, which has a square plan and six floors, is 33 meters high.

Bursa City Museum

Bursa City Museum is a museum that has been open in the center of Bursa, in Sculpture Square, since 2004 and exhibits the changes and transformations that Bursa has undergone over a period of 7000 years. The museum was established by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. The building of the museum is the old courthouse built in the 19th century.

Bursa Cable Car

Bursa Teleferik is a cable car system that goes from the center of Bursa to the top of Uludağ. The cable car was put into service in 1963. The 9-kilometer-long cable car line has 140 cabins operating continuously in the Detachable Gondola system, with 1 cabin arriving every 20 seconds.

Bursa Cumhuriyet Street

Bursa Cumhuriyet Street is a street located in the center of Bursa, between the Grand Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. The street, which was opened in 1906 under the name "Hamidiye", was closed to vehicle traffic in 2004. The street was built during the governorship of Mahmut Reşid Pasha and II. It was named "Hamidiye Street" in memory of Abdulhamit. It was a street with buildings such as Tahıl Hanı and Thursday Bath. Street II. After the declaration of the Constitutional Monarchy, it was named "Meşrutiyet Street" and in 1926 it was called "Cumhuriyet Street".