Location: Bursa
Top Things to do in Bursa
10 Things to Do in Bursa That You Shouldn't Miss
Known as the Royal Springs, Bursa's renowned hot mineral waters have been popular since Byzantine and Roman times. Fed by magnesium, calcium and sulfur-rich thermal springs, the 700-year old baths were built in the time of Sultan Murat I. The beautifully ornate Yeni Kaplica bath dates back to 16th century.
Restaurants in Bursa
1. The Great Mosque (Ulu Camii)
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Built in the 14th century, this mosque is an excellent example of classical Ottoman architecture. Of special interest are the intricately carved wooden pulpit, and the three-tiered Fountain.
Reviewed By KMandKWM - Ankara, Turkey
If you visit Bursa, you must visit the Ulu Camii. This is a very interesting mosque to visit and for people who aren't familiar with Islam, it would be good to visit on a tour. The mosque was had numerous worshippers, so if you visit, please be considerate of those who are praying.
The mosque is in the heart of Bursa near the covered bazaar and some of the other popular attractions in Bursa.
2. Tombs of Osman and Orhan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Located in one of the city's lovely Gardens are the Mausoleums of Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, and his son Orhan Gazi.
Reviewed By myra214 - penang
Pay my respect and prayers at the tombs. Earlier i was walking but somewhere i was lost. In rainy weather , i decided to take tram for sightseeing, and pass by tophane with have escalator to go on top so i decide to get off from tram and went. And finnally i found my way to the tombs.
3. Emir Sultan Camii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By kuletgin - Kusadasi, Turkey
Emir Sutan, one of the great sufis and a scholar , lived in bursa city in the time of the early Ottoman state during the Bayezid I. Emir Sultan was born in Buhara, Khorasan in 1368 and he died in Bursa in 1430 AD. He had different titles with a great fame both in Ottoman state and all over the muslim word. He was called " Buhari"- because of his birth in Khorasan, " Seyyid "-his grand grandfather was prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him ) and "Emir Sultan -married with Sultan Bayezid's daughter Hundi Hatun. He became very famous in a short time for educating & training the citizens of Bursa and he was invited to preach in Grand Mosque which we call Ulu Cami today. He critizied and warned Sultan Bayezid several times to behave in the frame of justice although he was son-in-law of the Ottoman sultan. Emir Sultan was buried in his shrine on the hill when he died and his mosque next to his tomb was built by his wife on behalf of him. The shrine and the mosqoe became the holy places in Bursa and later high officials wanted to be buried to be closer to the famous sufi. Therefore a big cemetery with thousands of graves & gravestones have been formed on this hill overlooking the Bursa city. Emir Sultan Mosque, the shrine and Emir Sultan graveyard are the three holy places of Bursa city worth visited by millions of both Turkish and foreign guests ecah year to give respect to this great sufi. He is also accepted the spirutual founder of Ottoman empire. It is a must stop in Bursa trip.
4. Bursa Teleferik
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 826 reviews
Reviewed By Habib S
Bursa it is the nice place in winter to see the snow but sometimes u just loose the whole days if u go with a tour people bxuz they stopped u so many places to buy things and they will get the commission . By the time u reached there it is almost no time to have fun..
5. Green Tomb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
This tomb, which is also the symbol of Bursa, is one of the most beautiful and unique samples of Ottoman tomb architecture. A lead dome perched on a high hoop covers the octagonal structure, which can be climbed via a marble stairway.
Reviewed By Kausar W - Gujranwala, Pakistan
Green Tomb is a landmark for tourists of Bursa where Ottoman Sultan has buried. It's green color Marble is very unique and attractive. Very nice architecture. It is situated opposite of Green Mosque.
6. Koza Hani
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4.5 based on 772 reviews
This marketplace consists mainly of merchants selling silks and brocades.
Reviewed By KMandKWM - Ankara, Turkey
The silk market is in the heart of Bursa next to the covered bazaar and near the Ulu Camii. Not only is this a historic old market, it is a great place to stop for a tea break or shop for silk. The little elevated mosque in the middle of the Koza han is an interesting centerpiece for this location.
7. Uludag Ski Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Kausar W - Gujranwala, Pakistan
Uludag ski center is very fantastic Picnic place where every one enjoy. There are special motor Byc available for ride but fare is too much. Mini Jeep rides available. Chair lift is also available for tourists. Special coffee shop is there to keep the people warm in very cold environment. Enjoy photography in cool weather in hot summer.
8. Bursa City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By BetsyPlatt - Washington DC, District of Columbia
This is an interesting museum with several cleverly designed exhibits about Bursa's history. An excellent textile collection upstairs.
9. Iznik
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Iznik is a quiet village near Bursa that was a major pottery center during the Ottoman Empire. It's still well-known for beautiful pottery in the Ottoman style and for the ancient walls that still mostly surround the city. It's a few hours' drive from Istanbul, but the trip can be made shorter—and more entertaining—by hopping a ferry to Yalova and driving from there.
Reviewed By Anil T
Iznik is really historical and has really big importance for history of religions. But town is probably in worst situation in the history. Roads are rough, streets are dirty, trashes on the lake shore. Historical castle walls and ancient theatre havent been protected and cleaned well. Junkies and drunk men loiter around castle walls and you dont feel safe yourself. Visiting Iznik doesnt make you happy but makes so angry. You will not believe how people dont appreciate Iznik's historical roles and background.
As I said İznik has huge potential but unfortunately there are only few good points. Hagia Sophia is nice but only Hagia Sophia doesnt worth to visit Iznik. Kofteci Yusuf that is restaurant makes traditional Turkish meatballs is nice but there are lots of famous meatball restaurants around Turkey. Few Cini (traditional Turkish ceramic) workshops and stores are quite expensive.
In short, I think we should never ever visit Iznik until a modern municipality takes over governance of this historical town and transforms from poor village to modern touristic town.
10. SoganlI Botanik ParkI
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By DADOOOOO - Kuwait City, Kuwait
Away from the busy city, this big garden is well arranged with a nice landscape, there are Playgrounds for kids and you can rent bicycles. Iskender Kebab has a branch inside the park. It is also located next to Bursa Zoo if you want to visit both of them.
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