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Bursa Archaeological Museum

Bursa Arkeoloji Muzesi is a national museum that exhibits various archaeological artefacts found in ancient Bursa, from the Middle Miocene Period to the end of the Eastern Roman Period. There are displays of items like figurines, seals, ornaments, toys, medical instruments, portraits and many more that narrate the city's history. The museum consists of four halls- the stone works hall, Miocene Period Hall, Üçpınar Tumulus Car Findings Hall and the Archaic Age/ Byzantine Period Hall. Read More

Bursa City Museum is a history museum with dioramas of traditional workshops, artefacts & other kinds of exhibits. The museum has three floors. The first showcases a historic artisan street to show Bursa's commercial life, with their popular silk production. The second floor provides information about the different civilisations that passed through Bursa over the years (in chronological order), from the Ottoman Empire to the War of Independence. And the last floor has a theme called ‘Bursa with its Life and Culture’. Read More

The Bursa Grand Bazaar, situated in the Osmangazi district, is one of the oldest bazaars in Bursa. The most common items sold are textile products like shoes, bags and clothes. There are over 130 shops, and the bazaar is marked as a world heritage site by UNESCO for its 700 years plus history. Apart from textile, you will find jewellery, glassware and handmade souvenirs in the bazaar.

Hammam or Turkish baths are the world-famous steam baths from Turkey. It is a must-try at Bursa as many places in the city offer authentic Turkish baths. Some of the best hammams in Bursa are Tarihi Demirtas Pasa Hamami, Carsi Hamami, Muradiye Hamami and Koy Hamami. The first step of the bath is to sweat out in the sauna room, salt room or steam room. Then professionals freshen you up with a foam massage at the interior of the Hammam. After that, a calming oil massage and lastly a refreshing face massage with the addition of face masks. It is a rejuvenating, once in a lifetime experience and the baths even offer drinks like apple tea. Read More

The Bursa Zoo covers about 20 hectares of green land and houses over 1300 animals of 130 different species. It is situated next to Botanik Park. Bursa Zoo’s special feature is the African savannah habitat for giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and storks to roam freely on grassy lands. Surrounding the savannah are other African animals like lions, baboons, small mammals and birds. Apart from all the animals, there is a large pond for waterfowl and a replica of a traditional Turkish village. Read More

Cumalikizik is a small village in Bursa that preserves the ancient Ottoman architecture and is the heart of nature. It houses the Cumalikizik Ethnography Museum, which has a collection of ancient goods, tools, weapons and kitchen utensils. You will also find Turkish baths, fountains and a mosque that was built over 300 years ago. Of the 270 homes that were once constructed, 60 are still capable of being used today. They are furnished with the style of timbered walls and rubble stones. Read More

The Dibeklihan Culture and Art Village is located in Yakakoy village, on the route from Yalikavak to Bodrum. Dibeklihan is built based on the concept of han or caravansary of the old Silk Road. The village is a culmination of food, fashion, arts and crafts. Many restaurants are serving Turkish and Mediterranean food and cafe bars with open-air cinemas. There are also shops selling clothes, rugs and handicrafts. Art exhibitions and cultural and entertainment events take place regularly. Summer is the ideal time to visit Dibeklihan as most of the events and exhibitions take place during this time. Many art shops close during winter, though cafes and restaurants generally remain open. Steaks are the most ordered food, and silk and cotton products locally made in Anatolia are the most popular products. Read More

Emir Sultan Mosque was built in memory of Emir Sultan- a famous thinker in the world of Islam and mysticism. His tomb remains in the mosque. The mosque was reconstructed twice, in the 18th century, in Ottoman rococo style. Its most significant features are the ogee arch, courtyard and marble fountain.

The Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) of Bursa holds a significant history of the Islamic Ottoman Era. The mosque’s unique feature is its architecture. Ulu Cami has the world’s topmost calligraphy collection, with over 192 inscriptions on the walls, pillars and plates. With 12 columns and 20 domes, a beautiful skylight dome is also inside. In addition, there are wooden fences, great candles, two minarets, white marble, a mihrab and a fountain, which adds an exotic effect. The mosque is in such well-maintained conditions that one will not believe it has been standing for more than 600 years. Read More

Green Mosque (Yesil Camil) is a 15th-century mosque located on East Bursa, on a hilltop near the Green Tomb, overlooking the city. The mosque is a part of the Kulliye complex, which includes the mosque, kitchen, a madrasah (Islamic school), royal burials, and a Hammam (Turkish bath). The mosque's interior is built with turquoise tiles, which gives it its name.The Green Mosque is open to the public from all religions, though the prayer halls will be closed during the time of Namaz. The mosque's exterior has a garden with cypress trees and the tomb (Yesil Turbe) of Sultan Mehmet - 1, who built the mosque, which is also decorated with the same tiles. The mosque is the first Marble building by the Ottomans in Turkey. The vakif’s office, with the original inscriptions and tiles from the time when the mosque was constructed in 1412, is also another attraction. Visitors are expected to dress modestly and leave their shoes outside. Read More