Bursa Fortress / Bursa Hisar

Bursa fortress (Bursa Citadel or Bursa Kalesi, or Hisar) it appeared at the dawn of the Ottoman Empire, but the exact date of construction is not known. It is only known that in 1326 it already existed. It was severely destroyed during the earthquake of 1855, after which it was not restored.

Today, the preserved parts of the fortress are both part of the Urban Development and an architectural and historical monument. You can find the remains of the fortress wall in different places of the city to the West and south of the tourist area of Osmangazi, but the most preserved and restored is part of the wall and gate to the west of the area.

Part of the wall and the gate are very well preserved. Through the gate you can walk along the sidewalk-pavement, and even climb the fortress wall on the steps. From above there is a good view of the historical part of the city.

The tombs of Sultans Osman (Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire) and Orhan (Orhan, his son, the second Sultan of the Empire), restored after the earthquake, are also located near the ruins of the fortress on the same street. A little further behind the mausoleums is the historic five-story clock tower. Another tomb from the Ottoman period near the ruins is the Archer Baba Tomb (Okçu Baba Türbesi).

To make it more interesting to visit the sights in Bursa, it is best to do it with a guide. You can choose a group or individual tour from local guides, including in Russian, on one of these trusted sites:

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