The 10 Best Things to Do in Bursa Province, Turkey

February 28, 2018 Flossie Demartino

Bursa Province (Turkish: Bursa ili) is a province in Turkey, along the Sea of Marmara coast in northwestern Anatolia. Its adjacent provinces are Balıkesir to the west, Kütahya to the south, Bilecik and Sakarya to the east, Kocaeli to the northeast and Yalova to the north. The province has an area of 11,043 km and a population of 2,842,547 (2015). Its population was 2,125,140 according to the 2000 census. In 1990 it had a population of 1,603,137. The traffic code is 16.
Restaurants in Bursa Province

1. The Great Mosque (Ulu Camii)

Bursa center, Bursa, Turkey +90 539 490 15 91
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5 based on 1 reviews

The Great Mosque (Ulu Camii)

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

Hisar District, Bursa, Turkey
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4.5 based on 213 reviews

Tombs of Osman and Orhan

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

Doyuran Caddesi, Bursa 16360, Turkey
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Emir Sultan Camii

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. Green Mosque (Yesil Camii)

Muze Sk., Iznik 16860, Turkey +90 212 522 23 30
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4.5 based on 246 reviews

Green Mosque (Yesil Camii)

Constructed in 1424, the Yesil Mosque or Green Mosque is so named due to the turquoise tiles used on its adornments, for which it is most famous.

Reviewed By Abu_Firas_11 - Doha, Qatar

As per our guide, the said that this place is temporary closed for security reasons. Hope to visit again when time permit.

5. Bursa Teleferik

Piremir Mah. Teferruc Istasyonu No: 88 Yildirim, Bursa, Turkey +90 444 6 345
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4.5 based on 826 reviews

Bursa Teleferik

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..

6. Green Tomb

Yesil Cad. Yildirim Merkez, Yildirim, Bursa, Turkey
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4.5 based on 296 reviews

Green Tomb

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.

7. Koza Hani

Bursa Center, Bursa, Turkey
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4.5 based on 772 reviews

Koza Hani

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.

8. Uludag Ski Center

Uludag Yolu, Bursa 16160, Turkey +90 224 285 2111
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Uludag Ski Center

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.

9. Bursa City Museum

Hocaalizade Mh. Ataturk Caddesi | No:8 16020 Heykel, Bursa, Turkey +90 224 220 24 86
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Bursa City Museum

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.

10. Iznik

at the eastern tip of Lake Iznik, south of Izmit, Bursa, Turkey
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4.5 based on 194 reviews

Iznik

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.

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