Ulujami Grand Mosque in Bursa / Ulu Camii

What to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting

Ulujami Grand Mosque (Ulucamii, also Ulu Cami) is located in the heart of the tourist area. It is an example of Architecture from before the Ottoman Empire or its beginning, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Built by Sultan Bayazid I (Beyazit I) in 1399.

The mosque is huge, it is decorated with 20 domes on 12 pillars, and 2 minarets. When inspecting, pay attention to the inscriptions on the walls and pillars of the mosque. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to see it from the outside in all its glory, neighboring buildings and dense buildings interfere. Good views of it will open only from the upper floors of neighboring buildings. But inside it can be examined in all details. When inspecting, pay attention to the inscriptions on the walls and pillars of the mosque. There are 192 (inscriptions) in total and they are an outstanding image of Islamic calligraphy.

You can visit the mosque at any time of the day except for the time of prayers, which take place several times a day and do not last long. Therefore, even if you come during prayer, You Can Wait a little, or take a walk nearby. At the entrance to the mosque you need to take off your shoes, women should cover their heads with a headscarf. Also, you can not get inside in too bright, Frank or flashy clothes, mini-skirts, shorts, T-shirts.

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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