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1. Bursa Grand Bazaar

Bursa Grand Bazaar
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17 km
from city center
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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.

2. Grand Mosque of Bursa

Grand Mosque of Bursa
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17 km
from city center
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The Grand Mosque of Bursa, located in the city center near the Atatürk Street, is a masterpiece of early Ottoman architecture built in 1399. Known for its 20 domes and intricate calligraphy, it is a significant religious and historical landmark. Visitors can admire its grand interior, featuring a central ablution fountain and stunning Islamic artistry, making it a key cultural highlight of Bursa.

3. Silk Shopping at Koza Han

Silk Shopping at Koza Han

17 km
from city center
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Koza Han translates to ‘inn of the silk cocoon' and once was a caravanserai in old Bursa, which was the centre of silk produce and trade. Today, the courtyard is used as a bazaar selling various silk products and other items. There are more than 100 rooms, including some which were former horse stables or storage units.

4. Tophane Clock Tower

Tophane Clock Tower

17 km
from city center
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The Tophane Clock Tower is situated in Tophane Park, in an old citadel near the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi. The tower can be seen from any point or place in the city. It displays a neoclassical style and has a dreamy golden view when lit at night.

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5. Inkaya Historical Plane Tree

Inkaya Historical Plane Tree
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13 km
from city center
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Inkaya Tarihi Cinar is a memorial plane tree that is almost 800 years old. It is located in Golyazi village and the tree is most famously known for its legendary story- the Weeping Sycamore. It is 37 metres tall and is Turkey’s biggest tree.

6. Bursa Teleferik

Bursa Teleferik
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19 km
from city center
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The Bursa Uludag Gondola, locally known as Teleferik, is an aerial tramway that connects the city of Bursa to Uludag National Park and the skiing resort. It is the world's longest gondola lift line, stretching over 8.8 kilometres. The tram begins at Teferruc and ends at Oteller. There are also VIP cabins in the cable car.

7. Skiing at Uludag

Skiing at Uludag

21 km
from city center
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Uludag National Park is Turkey’s leading centre for winter sports and skiing. The area is covered with snow for 178 days. It also withholds the famous Mount Uludag (the highest point in the Marmara region), the Aras Waterfalls and magnificent glaciers. Skiing, snowboarding, bigfoot and snowmobiling are the most common winter sports here.

8. Cumalikizik

Cumalikizik

26 km
from city center
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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.

9. Karagoz Museum

Karagoz Museum

14 km
from city center
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The Karagoz Museum intends to showcase Karagoz and Hacivat- a form of Turkish shadow theatre. It is the only Karagoz museum in the entire country. It has two galleries, one of which presents itself with the history of shadow puppetry. The second gallery displays 61 Karagoz puppets that were collected from traditional shadow puppet theatres.

10. Irgandi Bridge

Irgandi Bridge

16 km
from city center
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The Irgandi Bridge is a historic Ottoman-era bridge located in Bursa, Turkey, spanning the Gökdere River in the Yıldırım district. Built in 1442, it uniquely combines functionality with architecture by housing small artisan shops along its covered passage. Restored multiple times, the bridge offers visitors a glimpse into traditional craftsmanship and a charming spot to explore local art and souvenirs.

11. Green Mosque Bursa

Green Mosque Bursa

18 km
from city center
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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.

12. Muradiye Complex

Muradiye Complex

16 km
from city center
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The Muradiye Complex, located in the Muradiye district of Bursa, Turkey, is an Ottoman-era architectural ensemble built by Sultan Murad II in the 15th century. It includes a mosque, madrasa, and the tombs of several Ottoman royals, making it a significant historical and cultural site. Known for its serene gardens and intricate tile work, the complex offers insights into early Ottoman art and architecture.

13. Golyazi

Golyazi
Day Trip

19 km
from city center
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Gölyazı is a small, picturesque village located on a peninsula on Lake Uluabat, about 40 kilometers west of Bursa, Turkey. Known for its charming narrow streets, historic stone houses, and centuries-old plane tree, it offers a serene atmosphere for exploring. Visitors can enjoy boat tours on the lake, visit ancient ruins like the Apollon Temple, and experience the vibrant local fishing culture.

14. Whirling Dervish Ceremony

Whirling Dervish Ceremony

17 km
from city center
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Whirling Dervish is performed by the members of the Sufi fraternity when they elaborately whirl, as it is said to achieve a release of the soul from earthly ties. This can be witnessed live in Bursa. You can watch this happen at the Karabaş-i Veli Culture Centre.

15. Visit a Hamam

Visit a Hamam

15 km
from city center
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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.

16. Bursa Castle

Bursa Castle

16 km
from city center
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Bursa Castle, located in the Tophane district of Bursa, Turkey, is a historic fortification dating back to the Bithynian and Roman eras. The castle walls and towers offer panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscape. It is home to landmarks like the Tophane Clock Tower and the tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi, the founders of the Ottoman Empire, making it a significant site for history enthusiasts.

17. Emir Sultan Mosque

Emir Sultan Mosque

19 km
from city center
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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.

18. Bursa Zoo

Bursa Zoo

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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.

19. Bursa City Museum

Bursa City Museum

17 km
from city center
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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.

20. Bursa Archaeological Museum

Bursa Archaeological Museum

15 km
from city center
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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.

21. Orhan Gazi Tomb

Orhan Gazi Tomb

17 km
from city center
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The Orhan Gazi Tomb is the final resting place of Orhan Gazi, the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire, located in Tophane Park in Bursa, Turkey. The tomb is housed in a restored 19th-century structure that stands on the site of a Byzantine church. Visitors can explore its historical significance and admire its serene setting with views overlooking Bursa’s cityscape.

22. Panorama 1326 Museum

Panorama 1326 Museum

18 km
from city center
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The Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum is the largest panoramic museum in the world, located in the Osmangazi district of Bursa. The museum's main attraction is the dome with a 360-degree view of the history of the siege in Bursa and the city's conquest by the Ottoman. The exhibition hall has 16 paintings featuring the advancement of the Ottoman Empire and the works of the first 6 Ottoman sultans.

23. Kureklidere Falls

Kureklidere Falls

30 km
from city center
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Kureklidere waterfalls is located in the Hamamlikızik Village of Yildirim District in Central Bursa. The falls are at an altitude of 2000 m from the city forest, and the water spills from 82m. There are picnic tables, a wooden platform, and camping areas near the falls. The trail to the falls is a popular trekking route.

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