The pupil of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa… The pride of witnessing history carries the pride of being the first capital of the huge empire… Its mosques, inns Bursa defies years with its tombs and historical bazaars.. Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar speaks highly of this deep-rooted city in his book called “Five Cities”.. “There is a second time in Bursa,” he says, “a deep, monolithic time that has nothing to do with the calendar and the clock, much different from the time we live and laugh and have fun…” The more you discover Bursa, the better understand how right Tanpınar was.. Historical mosques and inns surround you as you slowly move inland from the Ulu Yol. It’s like you’re disconnected from the present and find yourself traveling back centuries.. Of course, waiting for you in Bursa, Bursa is a city worth seeing not only with its history but also with its natural beauties. Next to it, Uludağ greets you with its green skirts.. While Saitabad Waterfall is one of the most enjoyable cooling places in hot weather with its ice-cold water, Gölyazı awaits those who want to spend a peaceful time on the shore of Apolyont.
Places to visit in Bursa are endless. If you want to take in the sea air, you can change your route to Güzelyalı and Mudanya, and sip your foamy Turkish coffee in front of the sea at Trilye‘s famous Çamlı Kahvesi.. If you want to be more in touch with nature, Sadagi Canyon is one of the heavens on earth you should add to your list.. The Karacabey Longoz Forests are among the natural beauties of Bursa, which offers different beauties in four seasons. A reason in itself to make your way to Gemlik, which brings Orhan Veli’s verses to life, and Iznik Bursa, which has a rich history dating back to 2500 BC.. In this city, you are guaranteed to be satisfied with history, nature and sea air.. Speaking of satiating, we need to open a separate parenthesis for the palate-crushing flavors of Bursa.. Iskender kebab, meatballs with pita, cantik, pita with tahini, Kemalpaşa dessert and strong>Bursa chestnut is the first thing that comes to my mind. You will not find such a city that appeals to both the eyes and the stomach easily.. Then, let’s explore the beauties of green Bursa together with my comprehensive Bursa travel guide I prepared for you!
You can also take a look at these articles before starting the Bursa travel guide!
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- Places to Visit Near Bursa
- Mudanya and Tirilye Travel Guide
- Gölyazı Travel Guide
- Places to Visit in Cumalıkızık Village
- Uludağ Ski Center
- Bursa Where to Eat Best Iskender in Turkey?
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Where is Bursa?
Bursa is located in the south of the Marmara Region. Yalova, Kocaeli, Bilecik, Kütahya, Balıkesir and Sakarya provinces and neighboring Bursa are among the top places to visit close to Istanbul.
How to get to Bursa?
Bursa is one of our cities with easy access by sea and road. The distance between Istanbul-Bursa is approximately 150 km and the road takes 2 hours. With the opening of the Osmangazi Bridge, this time has decreased to 1 hour.. Osmangazi Bridge vehicle toll for 2019 is 103 TL. For those who want to go from Istanbul to Bursa by car , the most ideal option is to use the Osmangazi Bridge, even though the price is high.. If you only have a few days to visit Bursa, you can save time in this way.. Another alternative to Istanbul to Bursa by car is to use the IDO fast ferry.. I have explained both options in detail below..
Bursa Sea Transportation
To go from Istanbul to Bursa by sea, the sea departing from Eminönü you can take the buses. There are two alternatives to reach Bursa by sea.
1- BUDO: BUDO organizes expeditions at certain times every day of the week.. Only passenger transportation is provided with BUDO. If you want to go from Istanbul to Bursa without a car, this is the first option you can choose.. BUDO berths at Bursa’s Mudanya pier. You can easily reach Bursa city center by taking the buses or minibuses departing from İskele Meydan.. If you follow the campaigns, you can get your round-trip ticket cheap.. BUDO Istanbul-Mudanya transportation fee is 40 TL per person. (2021) You can easily buy your ticket by visiting the BUDO’s website.
You can reach Bursa Terminal with the municipal buses F/1 departing from Mudanya Pier.. You can find the route and departure times of the city bus numbered F/1 from here. Ticket fee for the journey where Bursakart is valid is 4.80 TL, for students 2.65. If you want to go to Uludag Ski Center, you can reach the Teleferik with the F/3 municipality buses departing from Mudanya Pier.. You can find the route and departure times of the city bus numbered F/3 from here. Ticket fee for the journey where Bursakart is valid is 7.50 TL, 6.60 TL for students.
If you wish, Bursa- You can easily reach Bursa city center by transferring to the Emek or Organize Sanayi metro with Mudanya minibuses.. The cost of minibuses is 4 TL.
2: İDO: IDO departs from Istanbul to Bursa Güzelyalı Pier every day of the week. It organizes car ferry and hydrofoil services.. While İDO organizes both car ferry and sea bus services from Yenikapı, there are only sea bus services from Kadıköy.. Car ferries and sea buses departing from Yenikapı and Kadıköy dock at Bursa Güzelyalı Pier. Although the journey time varies according to the weather conditions, it takes an average of 1.5 hours.. You can check IDO flight times at this address, or you can buy your ticket here too.. İDO Yenikapı-Bursa Güzelyalı ferry fee starts from 25 per person and goes up to 70 TL. If you want to go with your own vehicle on the ferry, the fare starts from 136 TL. (2019)
You can easily reach Emek Metro Station with the municipal buses 1/GY departing from Güzelyalı Pier. You can find the route and departure times of the city bus number 1/GY from here. For the journey where Bursakart is valid, the full ticket price is 3 TL, student is 1.65 TL. If you wish, you can easily reach Bursa city center by transferring to the Emek or Organize Sanayi metro with the Guzelyalı-Bursa minibuses departing from the Güzelyalı Pier.. The price of minibuses is 4 TL. (2019)
The most negative aspect of traveling to Bursa by sea is cancellations due to weather conditions.. Especially on southwestern days, mutual flight cancellations are common.. For this reason, be sure to check the cancellation status on the website when buying your ticket and before you travel.. Also, the ferry shakes badly in windy weather, if you have a seasickness problem, I think you should stay away from it, experience has fixed it 🙂
Bursa Land Transportation
There are many bus companies that provide transportation from Istanbul to Bursa by land.. With the opening of Osmangazi Bridge, the interest in this journey alternative has increased considerably.. It is possible to reach Bursa in approximately 2 hours by buses departing from Istanbul Esenler, Harem or Dudullu.. Although the price range varies between companies, it is between 30-50 TL. Another alternative for those who say how to go to Bursa is the Burulaş buses, which depart regularly from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Every time I go to Bursa, I prefer Burulaş buses. You can read Sabiha Gökçen Airport transportation information from my article. Since Burulaş buses use the Osmangazi Bridge, the transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Bursa Intercity Terminal takes an average of 1.5 hours . The ticket fee is 70 TL per person. (Updated in January 2021) You can buy your ticket from the Burulaş box office at the airport or from the official website.
You can use a bus or taxi to reach Bursa city center from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal.. If you want to benefit from public transportation in Bursa, you should definitely buy an electronic ticket or Bursakart.
- To reach Acemler from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, 38/B, 43/ You can use the buses numbered H, 93, 95/A, 96, 97/G.
- To reach the City Square from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, 38, 38/B, 38/D, 38/G, You can use the buses numbered 97/G.
- You can use the bus number 92 from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Sculpture.
- To reach Cekirge from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, you can use the 38/ You can use the buses numbered B, 92, 96.
- You can check the buses, bus routes and departure times from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal from here.
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When to go to Bursa?
If you say Bursa is one of the cities where you can go all seasons, yes! Of course, if you are going to Uludağ Ski Center As someone who has seen all seasons of Bursa, I couldn’t love the winter because it’s like buzzz. Bursa’s famous wind blows so hard that the cold almost penetrates you.. If your goal is just to go on a delicious food tour, I suggest you prefer the spring months.. Especially April, May, June, September and October are the best months for Bursa tour focused on nature, culture and gourmets. ideal period. The air temperature is 20-25 degrees and the humidity is not overwhelming.. In July, August, it is more than possible to feel the effects of extreme heat in the city center.. Summer is the period when tourist groups also make intense Bursa tour. It can make your trip unbearable after a hot and crowded time. As Mudanya, Trilye, Cumalıkızık and Gölyazı are the most popular places in Bursa, it is always crowded on weekends.. If you have the opportunity, I recommend you to see it during the week, you can be sure that you will enjoy it much more.
Where to Stay in Bursa?
I am a little lucky in terms of accommodation in Bursa because our best friends live in Bursa. Especially for the last few years, I have been going to Bursa regularly.. In this way, I have the opportunity to get to know the city better.. For those who ask Where to stay in Bursa, the first question that needs to be answered is “What is the purpose of your travel?” If you are planning to come to see the historical places in Bursa and taste its famous flavors, it would be appropriate to arrange your accommodation in the biggest district of the city, Osmangazi.. Especially Ulu Mosque, Kozahan, Grand Bazaar, Osmangazi and Orhangazi Tomb, Most of the historical places to see, including strong>Tophane, are located in Osmangazi.. Green Tomb, Green Mosque and Irgandı Bridge are located in Yıldırım district, within a twenty-minute walk from the Ulu Mosque.. At the same time, in Osmangazi, the center of Bursa, there are hotel options suitable for every budget.
The Çekirge district of Osmangazi district is also luxurious for those who want to stay in Bursa and comfortable hotel options. Cekirge may be preferred due to its proximity to Muradiye, the oldest settlement of Bursa.. Muradiye Complex and its surroundings are at the top of the list of places to visit in Bursa.. GOLUferah Hotel and Mercure Bursa are among the best Bursa hotels in Cekirge. If your travel purpose is Places to visit near Bursa, you can arrange your accommodation in Mudanya and easily go to Trilye from here.. Armistis Hotel, La Fontaine Boutique Hotel, Hotel Montania Mudanya are just some of the hotels.
You can browse and book all Bursa hotels here.
How Many Days to Stay in Bursa?
Bursa trip plan is how many days you should spend here.. 2 days is enough if your goal is just to see historical sites and have a stomach feast. But if you say you want to explore Bursa’s outstanding beauties to the fullest, you can plan your trip for at least 4-5 days.. Of course, is Bursa a city that you can visit and finish in such a short time? of course not. Once you set foot in Bursa, you will come back again and again and you will find yourself discovering another place each time.. If you plan to spare only your weekend for Bursa, you can visit the city center on Saturday, Mudanya and Trilye on Sunday and return to Istanbul by ferry.. Especially in the summer months, many people come to Mudanya by taking the ferry just to make raki and fish.. You only need to create an opportunity
Places to Visit in Bursa
Places to visit in Bursa for your convenience in preparing the I divided it into Bursa Historical Places and Bursa Museums. Places to Visit Near Bursa is on the blog as a separate article. Since there are many places to visit in Bursa, you can make a plan for at least 3 days, but if you do not have that much time, a quick Bursa tour for 2 days is also possible..
Bursa Travel Guide: Bursa Historical Places
Almost all the historical buildings that must be seen in Bursa are within walking distance, Osmangazi located in the district. By taking a day off, you can easily visit the historical places in Bursa.
Bursa Grand Mosque
The first historical building that comes to mind when Bursa is mentioned Great Mosque I think it could be a reason for a trip to Bursa in itself. Bursa Ulu Mosque, built by Yıldırım Bayezid in 1396, bears the traces of the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.. Consisting of five sections, the Great Mosque has 20 domes. The dome in the middle is made of glass, which illuminates the mosque.. As soon as you enter the Great Mosque, it is possible to be surprised by its size.. Because this is the largest mosque in Turkey with prayer area.. The interior of the Great Mosque, where men and women worship in separate sections, is decorated with calligraphy.. The 18-sided fountain under the glass dome immediately catches the eye.
The main feature of Bursa Ulu Mosque is that the solar system is embroidered on its pulpit.. You can see 10 reliefs lined up on the pulpit where the walnut tree was processed using the kundekari method.. The fact that this system, which was made according to the order and size in the solar system, was discovered in the 1400s and was processed in the mosque impressed me a lot.. Bursa Ulu Mosque, located in the heart of the city with its two minarets, is in the first place among the places to visitBursa.
Bursa Ulu Mosque click for the location.
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar, located next to the Grand Mosque, is also known as the jewelers’ bazaar. Bursa Grand Bazaar, which is one of the frequent destinations of those who are preparing for marriage, is one of the artifacts inherited from the Ottoman Empire.. However, the current state of the bedesten, which was restored after the fire in 1958, made me feel like it had lost its historical texture..
Click for the indoor market location.
Khans Area: Koza Han
Bursa was an important trade center when it was the capital of the Ottoman Empire.. Therefore, in the historical part of the city 14. 16th century. Many inns and covered bazaars were built until the 19th century.. After stopping by the Grand Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, you can stop by Koza Han, the most famous of this Khans District, to take a breather and have a drink.. Colorful silk shawls and dresses await you in Koza Han, which was famous for the silk trade in the Ottoman period and took its name from here.. II. Built by Bayezid, Koza Han is built with stone walls and has two floors.. The masjid in the middle and the fountain just below it are enough to make Koza Han fascinating.. Queen of England II. You can take a simit-tea break in the tea gardens at the entrance of the historical inn where Elizabeth also visited.. My recent favorite is Hacı Şerif‘s famous semolina dessert with ice cream..
Click for Koza Han location.
Fidan Han
Another historical building in Bursa’s Hanlar District is Fidan Han. 15 by Mahmud Pasha, the grand vizier of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror.. The Fidan Han, built in the 16th century, is very similar to Koz Han at first glance.. There is a masjid in the middle of the two-storey inn, and there are jewelery shops on the ground floors, along with shops selling promises and engagement dresses.. Every time I visit Fidan Han, I stop by Baycan Bey’s Coffee.. You can turn this peaceful atmosphere into pleasure with Turkish coffee served with pomegranate sherbet and date dessert.. You can also visit Pirinç Han, İpek Han and Çukur Han together with Koza Han and Fidan Han.
Tuzpazarı.
How would you like to go on a shopping tour after drinking your coffee? Tuzpazari is one of the oldest markets in Bursa.. You can find fresh everything you are looking for, from nuts to cheese, from spices to vegetables and fruits, in Tuzpazarı, which you can easily reach by walking along the Long Bazaar.. Established on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, Reyhan Pazarı is located just ahead of Tuzpazarı.. If you come across it, I would definitely say you should visit.
Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi Tomb
Osman Gazi and his son Orhan Gazi‘s tombs are located in Tophane, Bursa. Osman Gazi’s son Orhan Gazi fulfilled his father’s will after he conquered Bursa in 1326 and buried him in the structure called Gümüşlü Dome.. This was originally a Byzantine chapel and was converted into a tomb during the Ottoman period.. The tomb, which was damaged in fire and earthquakes, was rebuilt by Sultan Abdulaziz.. The giant sarcophagus in the middle of the tomb belongs to Osman Gazi, while the sarcophagus next to it belongs to his wife and children.
After visiting the tomb of Osman Gazi, it is located just opposite his son Orhan Gazi. You can go to his tomb. The tomb with 21 sarcophagi is square in plan and covered with a small dome sitting on four columns.. In the tomb, there are also sarcophagi of Orhan Gazi’s wife Nilüfer Hatun, her son Şehzade Kasım, as well as Yıldırım Bayezid’s daughter Fatma Sultan and Cem Sultan’s son..
click for the Tomb of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi
Tophane Clock Tower
The Clock Tower located right across the Osman Gazi tomb greets the city from Tophane Park. The Clock Tower, which was built during the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz, was rebuilt in 1904 after it was destroyed for an unknown reason.. You can take photos around the 65-meter-long Clock Tower, which is the meeting point of Bursa residents, and relax on the benches under the greenery.. Tophane is also one of the places where you can see Bursa panoramically..
click for Clock Tower location
Bursa Castle and Walls
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In this sense, it is also a first for Ottoman architecture.. When you look closely at the Green Tomb, I am sure you will be amazed by the Iznik tiles.. /ppDon't just look at the outside of Bursa Yeşil Türbe, make sure to visit the inside as well.. In the Yeşil Türbe, there are coffins of Çelebi Mehmet as well as his children.. The Green Tomb, built by Hacı İvaz Pasha, was once the only structure that can be seen from all over Bursa with its blue, green and turquoise tiles.. However, due to the high-rise buildings built over time, it has unfortunately lost this feature today./pp class="p1"Click for the Green Tomb location/strong/pp class="p1 "After visiting the Green Tomb, be sure to see the Green Mosque right across it.. The strongGreen Mosque/strong, which was opened for worship in 1424, is beautiful enough to give its name to the neighborhood with its tile decorations and peaceful garden with lush trees.. /pp class="p1"strongclick for Yeşil Mosque location/strong/ph4 class="p1"Irgandı Bridge/h4p class="p1" It resisted earthquakes, saw many wars but was not destroyed… The strongIrgandı Bridge/strong, which has been connecting Osmangazi and Yıldırım districts since 1412 and has only four examples in the world, stretches across the Gökdere river.. World examples of strongRialto Bridge/strong in Venice, strongPonte Vecchio/strong Bridge in Florence, strongOsma Bridge/strong Irgandı in Lofça. Today, there are galleries and souvenir shops on the Irgandı Bridge, which Evliya Çelebi also praises in his Travelogue.. Restored in 2004, strongIrgandı Bridge/strong is also one of the most photogenic places in the city.. Irgandı Bridge, which makes you feel like you are in Florence when you are in Bursa, is a ten-minute walk from the Green Tomb.. If your path falls here in the spring, you can have a chance to catch sights such as:. /pblockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKlez1Ak-z/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign= loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0,5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% – 2px) ; width:calc(100% – 2px);" See this post on Instagramp style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;" Green Bursa is beautiful in spring🌸🌸. . . . . . . #seyahatimgeldi #travel #travel #bursa #bursagram #discoverbursa #bursayi Gezgin #gezibaglari #neredekal #wanderlustturkiye #travelleryasamlar #sightseeing #traveler #gencgezginler #anadoluphotography #kadrajimdan #benimgozumden #aniyakala #guzunyazizmiriyet #gununcehatturkhaberi #ongeunucehhatberhuriyet #yolçık #themagger #roamersclub/pp style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin- top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;" a post shared by my travel (@travelimgeldi) (12 Apr, 2019, 11:23pm PDT)/p/blockquotep class="p1"strongclick for the location of Irgandı Bridge./strong/ph4Places To Visit In Bursa: Muradiye/h4 pIf you want to discover traces of the Ottoman period in Bursa, one of the districts you should add to your travel list is strongMuradiye/strong. Quiet, peaceful and enjoyable to walk around. Most of the Ottoman houses, which are the symbols of the district, succumbed to time and started to leave their places to new buildings.. What makes the Muradiye district special is that it hosts the largest group of tombs belonging to the Ottoman dynasty.. Muradiye, the oldest district of Bursa, was named after Sultan II.. It is taken from the Muradiye Complex, which was built by Murad in 1425.. The strongMuradiye Complex/strong, which is of particular importance as it is the last complex built by the Ottoman sultans, is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.. There are tombs, madrasah and hammam along with the mosque inside the complex.. strongMuradiye Mosque /strongOne of the most beautiful mosques inherited from the Ottoman Empire. I recommend you to see the inside of the mosque, which impresses with its wooden and tile workmanship./ppThe place that impressed me the most while visiting the Muradiye Complex was the tomb section.. As you know, Bursa is known as strong"The city of Ottoman tombs"/strong. Muradiye Complex is home to 12 different tombs belonging to Ottoman dynasties.. Sultan II. In addition to Murad, the tombs of 40 Ottoman dynasties such as Şehzade Mustafa, Şehzade Mahmut, Şehzade Ahmet, Cem Sultan, Gülşah Hatun, Ebe Hatun, Hüma Hatun, the son of Suleiman the Magnificent, are located in the Muradiye Complex.. While some of the tombs are very plain, some of them arouse admiration with their tile embroidery.. Especially Cem Sultan, Sultan II. I recommend you to visit the tombs of Murad and Şehzade Mahmud. Do not forget to see the open-air tombstones displayed in the garden of the complex after visiting the tomb./ppAnother important part of the Muradiye Complex is the madrasah.. strongMuradiye Madrasah/strong was a place where students were educated in the past, but it has undergone many restoration works until today.. At the beginning of 2019, it started to serve as the strongQuran and Manuscripts Museum/strong.. It is a very spacious and enjoyable museum to visit, it had only been two months since it opened when I went.. In each room, manuscripts and calligraphy arts are exhibited along with the Holy Quran from different periods.. The entrance to the museum is free./ph4Ottoman House Museum/h4pAfter visiting the Muradiye Complex, I came across the strongOttoman House Museum/strong while I was wandering the streets of Muradiye.. 17. An old Ottoman house belonging to the 19th century was restored and opened as a museum.. As soon as you enter the courtyard of the house, you go back 400 years, a magnificent Ottoman mansion where experience permeates every room.. While visiting the rooms in the two-storey house, the life styles of that period were tried to be exhibited with animations.. It is possible to visit the whole house in fifteen minutes.. I would like to remind you that there is no entrance fee in the Ottoman House Museum.. A few minutes' walk from Muradiye Kulliye./ppWhile you are in Muradiye, it is impossible not to stop by the 110-year-old strongHistorical İnanç Fırın/strong. The smell of the pastries surrounding you will inevitably bring you here My favorites at İnanç Fırın are strongpita pita with tahini/strong and strongTurkish delight with walnut/strong. The strongThe Most Flavor Pide and Cantık Salonu/strong next to it is the reason why I came to Muradiye in itself I say don't come back from Muradiye without eating cantik here./ph3Places to Visit in Bursa: Bursa Museums/ph3
If you have time after seeing the historical places in Bursa, you can add the museums to your list.. If you ask me, the best places to know a city are museums.. I love discovering the culture, lifestyle, and traditions of a city from centuries ago by visiting museums.. Museums are like the hidden treasures of the city.. If you want to get to know Bursa better, there are more than 15 museums in the city.. Of course, it is difficult to visit all of them at once, you can list the ones that interest you and go on a pleasant cultural tour.. Moreover, almost all of Bursa’s museums are free. Here are the Bursa Museums that host the most visitors and that I have visited:
Bursa City Museum
If you want to experience a nostalgic journey from the first days of Bursa’s establishment to the present day, Bursa City Museum strong> waiting for you. The history of Bursa, which started 7000 years ago from the Neolithic Period, reached its zenith with the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Periods.. In addition to having satisfying information about the past of the city in the museum, which progresses chronologically, you are amazed that it has such a rich historical past.. After learning the history of Bursa on the ground floor of the museum, you can go up to the second floor and take a look at the cultural values of Bursa from past to present.. How life was in Bursa centuries ago is explained in detail with photographs and animations.. Of course, Hacivat and Karagöz, which are among the most important cultural values of Bursa, have not been forgotten.. Bursa baths, hot springs, Bursa’s famous tastes, Bursa artists and even Bursaspor are featured in the museum.. One of the most enjoyable Bursa museums is City Museum.
Bursa City Museum Visiting Hours: Every day of the week except Mondays Open between 09.30-17.30. Entry is free.
Bursa City Museum is located on Atatürk Street, next to the famous Atatürk Statue. You can easily reach it on foot after visiting the Great Mosque and Inns Area.
Bursa City Museum click for the location.
Bursa Knife Museum
One of Bursa’s most interesting museums, Knife Museum strong> opened its doors in 2017. Knife making is one of Bursa’s traditional arts.. Bursa knife, which has a history of more than 700 years, has close to 15 types.. When you visit the museum, you can see different knives chronologically and even have the chance to design your own knives in three dimensions.. Your knife design is sent to your e-mail address and remains as a pleasant memory from Bursa.. There is also a shop in the museum where you can buy Bursa knives.
Bursa Knife Museum Visiting Hours: It is open every day of the week between 09.30-17.30 except Mondays.. Entry is free.
The Knife Museum is very close to Bursa City Museum in terms of location, if you wish, you can visit both museums on the same day.
The Knife Museum for location >click.
Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum
Did you know that the world’s largest fully panoramic museum is in Bursa? Panorama 1326 Conquest Museum is not just a museum, but a large cultural complex with exhibition halls, library, conference and seminar halls.. On the ground floor of the museum, the story of the establishment of the Ottoman Empire was tried to be told with the help of tables.. The clothes used in the TV series Diriliş Ertuğrul are also exhibited in the entrance section.. When you go upstairs with the escalators, you go 692 years ago and live the story of the conquest of Bursa as if it were today.. The conquest of Bursa, which is reflected in 360-degree drawings, is also very instructive for children.. School tours were in the majority when we went.
Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum Visiting Hours: It is open every day of the week between 09.00-17.00 except Mondays.. Entrance to the museum is free.
Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum is a 10-minute walk from Irgandı Bridge. You can easily find it when you go downhill.
Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum click for the location.
Tofaş Bursa Anatolian Cars Museum
Bursa’ Tofaş Bursa Anatolian Cars Museum is one of the most enjoyable museums to visit in Turkey.. If you have time, I recommend you to visit Tofaş Bursa Anatolian Cars Museum, which is Turkey’s first and only Anatolian car museum.. A selection from traditional cars used 2600 years ago to the present day is exhibited at the Tofaş Bursa Anatolian Cars Museum, which came to life with the transformation of the old silk factory into a museum.. Do not forget to visit the botanical garden after visiting the museum.
Tofaş Bursa Anatolian Cars Museum Visiting Hours: Between the hours of 10.00-17.00 except Mondays open . Entry to the museum is free.
Tofaş Bursa Anatolian Cars Museum click for the location.
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Bursa Atatürk House Museum, Bursa Karagöz Museum, Hünkar Mansion Museum, Bursa Migration History Museum are other important museums you can visit in the city..
Shopping in Bursa
Bursa is one of our cities, which has always been at the forefront in textiles from past to present, and where trade is carried out for a long time.. Although the shopping done in the inns during the Ottoman period still exists today, the shopping mall culture continues to spread.. If you are interested in silk shawls and clothes, you can stop by Koza Han and go on a pleasant shopping tour at Uzun Çarşı.. For fresh nuts and spices, Tuzpazarı is among the addresses that should be on your list.. Şehreküstü and Fomara are the other addresses you can stop by for a shopping tour. Did you know that Bursa’s knives are famous? Kayhan Bazaar is the right address for all kinds of knives.
Bursa’s first shopping mall, meeting point of friends is Zafer Plaza Bursa residents have a special place.. The escalator was first used here, giving the city a different breath with its pyramid-shaped structure.. Zafer Plaza located on Altiparmak Street meets the clothing, food and beverage and entertainment needs of the city.
Korupark AVM is on the way to Mudanya in Osmangazi. One of the oldest shopping centers in the city. In addition to Korupark where you can find many brands you are looking for, you can also stop by the city’s newest Andalus Park and Sur Yapı AVM. If you happen to pass by Nilüfer, FSM Boulevard and the Podium Park just ahead are the liveliest part of the city where mostly university students socialize.. Here, there are entertainment and eating and drinking places that we are familiar with from Istanbul such as New Castle, Kosebasi, Casita, Jolly Joker. There is a queue in front of them, especially on weekends.. Kent Square below Fomara is also among the addresses that can be visited by shopping mall lovers.
Historical places to see in Bursa can be completed in half a day with a quick planning. If you want to see which of them you must see, add ‘Great Mosque, Khans Area, Green Tomb and Irgandı Bridge to the top I say.
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