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TurkeyBursa is filled with historical and cultural attractions, museums and exhibitions. To see everything, it will take at least 4 days, because there are almost two dozen museums here alone, not to mention historical monuments and mosques. But there are still interesting places in the vicinity of the city.
To plan your Bursa sightseeing itinerary, you should know the following:
- Most mosques in Bursa can be visited by tourists. But when visiting, you need to adhere to the rules in clothing and behavior, because these are not only attractions, but also existing religious sites. You can not enter the mosque in bright immodest clothes, short shorts, skirts, T-shirts. Women should cover their heads with a headscarf. It is better to avoid visiting mosques during prayer, so as not to disturb the faithful, besides, there are a lot of people there.
- Inside mosques, you can take pictures, but you can not do it during prayers or take pictures of believers, as this distracts them from prayer.
- In most state museums, Monday is a day off.
- It is important to know about such a concept as kullie in Bursa (Külliyesi). Kulliye is a traditional complex of social and cultural life, consisting of a mosque, Madrasah, Hamam, almshouse, hospital, market and other important buildings for the population. Such centers were created during the Ottoman Empire, and today are places of concentration of attractions, and still important cultural and religious centers for citizens.
Since the tourist area of Bursa is not very large, you will be able to get acquainted with most of the city's attractions without transport, and on foot, in our opinion, it is even more interesting. You will have to get to some rare places by transport, but it is not difficult if you use our instructions, which are given below in the list.
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And here are the main attractions that are worth seeing first if you only have one full day in Bursa:
- Ulujami Grand Mosque (Ulucamii) and kulliye Orhan Gazi. It is the very center of the tourist area. There are historical markets, a hamam, two mosques, a pleasant park for walking with fountains and places to relax.
- Green Mosque Yesil Camii and kullie Yesil. In addition to the beautiful mosque, there is the green mausoleum of Yeşil Türbe.
- Mosque and Mausoleum of Sultan Emir / Emir Sultan Camii. Another important and interesting Coullier.
- Yildirim Bayezid Camii Mosque. Another important and interesting Coullier.
- Bursa Fortress / Bursa Hisar. The ruins of the fortress, which appeared at the dawn of the Ottoman Empire.
- Muradiye Külliyesi historic complex. One of the most beautiful kulliye of Bursa.
Below is a description of the most interesting sights of Bursa, indicating the opening hours, costs and ways to get to them yourself:
Osmangazi tourist area
This is the main tourist place in the city for walking and spending time. It is a huge shopping area with indoor and outdoor markets, shops, shops, street vendors, cafes. Many streets pass through it, which, winding, will lead you to the modern and historical markets Koza Han, Kapali Carsi, Ivazpasa Carsisi and many others, to historical buildings and mosques. You can walk around the area for hours and days, it is very colorful and diverse. Learn more about the Osmangazi district here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: area on the map.
South Osmangazi district
Traditionally, it is considered that the tourist area Osmangazi is located in the north of the road Ataturk Caddesi. But the area south of Ataturk Caddesi street (below on the map) also filled with attractions. There are several museums, the remains of the fortress wall, old mosques, mausoleums of Sultans and much more. Everywhere on the street there are signs for tourists, so that in the area you can just walk from one attraction to another, and have fun. Learn more about the district of South Osmangazi here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: area on the map.
Ulujami Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii)
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. There are 192 (inscriptions) in total and they are an outstanding image of Islamic calligraphy. Learn more about ulujami mosque here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: it is located in the very center of the tourist area, in fact, it is formed around it (mosque on the map. From other areas you can get by tram T1, from the bus station there are buses and minibuses.
Green Mosque (Yesil Camii)
The green mosque (Yesil Camii) was built between 1412 and 1419 by Sultan Mehmet I. It is considered one of the most ornate in Bursa: the facade is decorated with white marble, and inside is decorated with blue and green tiles. It is part of the traditional Turkish complex of social and cultural life kullie Yesil (Yeşil Külliyesi), consisting of a mosque, madrasa, Hamam, almshouse and other buildings. Learn more about the Green Mosque here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: Yesil mosque and kullie are one and a half kilometers from the tourist center (mosque on the map. You can get there by tram T3, any bus from Ataturk street from the stop opposite the ulucamii mosque, or on foot 20 minutes.
Green mausoleum (Yeşil Türbe)
Next to the Green Mosque in the Yeşil Külliyesi complex is the green mausoleum, where Sultan Mehmet Celebi, who ruled the Ottoman Empire in 1413-1421, is buried. Some of his children are also buried here. This place is very beautiful, is an architectural monument. However, despite the name, in fact, the mausoleum is not green, but Blue. Learn more about the Green mausoleum here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located in the kulliye Yesil complex next to the Green Mosque (mausoleum on the map. You can get there by tram T3, any bus from Ataturk street from the stop opposite the ulucamii mosque, or on foot 20 minutes.
Mosque and Mausoleum of Sultan Emir (Emir Sultan Camii)
One of the oldest mosques in the city, dating back to the XIV century. A historic architectural monument included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and a functioning mosque. Here is also the mausoleum of the Sultan Emir, who played an important role in the formation of the Ottoman Empire, but in fact was not the ruler, but was an adviser to the ruling Sultan. The mosque is surrounded by the traditional kulliye complex, which also includes a Hamam, a madrasa, a park and fountains. Nearby in the building of the former Hamam is a cultural center. Unfortunately, as of 2019, the complex is under restoration, everything is closed with scaffolding and masking body kits. You can only go inside the mausoleum.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located two kilometers from the tourist center (mosque on the map. You can get by tram T3 to the stop of the same name, by bus # 1/A, 6/A, 6/E, 25/D, 36/A, 99, F/2 from Ataturk street from the stop opposite the ulucamii mosque.
Yildirim Bayezid Camii mosque and complex
The mosque is the heart of the traditional socio-cultural complex kulliye Yildirim (Yildirim), which includes, in addition to the mosque, a madrasa, a Hamam, a hospital and the Sultan's mausoleum. The entire complex is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a monument of cultural heritage of Ottoman architecture. Built by Sultan Bayezid I (Yıldırım Bayezid, which means Sultan of lightning) in 1395. In the Madrasa of the complex there is a functioning hospital. As in other kulliye, the mosque is surrounded by a Green Park. Learn more about the Yildirim Bayezid mosque and complex here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 05:00 to 23:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located two kilometers from the tourist center (mosque on the map). You can get there by tram T3 and then on foot 15 minutes, on any of the metro lines to the stop Gokdere or Yıldırım/Davutdede, on buses no. 20, 20/A, 30, 36A, 38/D from Ataturk street with a stop in front of the mosque Ulujami (Ulucamii).
Historical bridge of Irganda / Irgandı Köprüsü
The ancient stone bridge Irgandı Köprüsü was built at the dawn of the Ottoman Empire in 1442. In the XVIII and XIX centuries, it was partially destroyed by flood and earthquake, after which it was restored. In 2004, it was restored and converted into trading platforms for the sale of goods for tourists, and unfortunately lost a little of its historical appearance. But even so, it is worth a visit, and you can buy handicrafts as souvenirs.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 10:00 to 21:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located one kilometer from the center of the tourist area, can be reached on foot in 20 minutes (Bridge on the map. It is also possible to reach by any bus passing through Ataturk Cadesi Street.
Silk market (Koza Han)
The ancient Silk Market Koza Han appeared in 1490. This two-story building in the Ottoman architectural style, and to this day it houses shops and shops selling silk and products from it and cotton, there is a cafe. This is a very atmospheric and interesting place, worth a visit even if you do not plan to buy anything. Learn more about Koza Han Market here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: 08:30 to 19:30, Sunday 10:30 to 18:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located in the center of the tourist area on Uzuncarsi Street next to ulujami mosque (market on the map).
Indoor market (Kapali Carsi)
The Kapali Carsi indoor market or Grand Bazaar is the city's main traditional marketplace steeped in history. Originally built in 1335, but in the XIX century was partially destroyed during an earthquake and rebuilt. Inside there is a trade in clothing, lamps, handicrafts, jewelry, antiques. Be careful with buying antiques and antique coins: there is no guarantee that this is not a fake. Here you can exchange cash at a good rate, but be careful not to fall for deception. Learn more about Kapali Carsi market here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 08:30 to 20:00, on Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located in the center of the tourist area on Uzuncarsi Street next to ulujami mosque (market on the map).
Bursa Fortress (Bursa Hisar)
Bursa fortress (Bursa Citadel or Bursa Kalesi, or Hisar) appeared at the dawn of the Ottoman Empire. The exact date of construction is not known, but 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. Learn more about Bursa Fortress here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: the remains of the fortress and the mausoleums are located on Osman Gazi Street in the tourist area (fortress on the map, mausoleum on the map, Archer Baba Tomb on the map). Nearby is the tram line T1, and the final line T3.
Muradiye Külliyesi historic complex
The Muradiye historical site (Muradiye Külliyesi) is an open-air architectural park that houses 12 tombs of the rulers of the Ottoman Empire, the Sultan Murat II Camii mosque of 1426, the Sultan's Hamam, Madrasah. Once this place was one of the Centers of Bursa and the Empire, the center of social and cultural life. Today – one of the main historical attractions. Learn more about the Muradiye Complex here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 07:00 to 19:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: The complex is located a couple of kilometers from the center of the tourist area (fortress on the map. The easiest way to get there is by tram T1 to the Altiparmak stop, but since the route is circular, you will have to drive almost the entire circle from the tourist area, which will take 25 minutes. You can also get there by bus no. 3/C, E/2, 19/E, 96, B/38, E/12. But be careful: you need to get on these routes not from the stop on Attaturk Street (go the other way), but on Cemal Nadir Street.
Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi tomb complex
In this complex there are two mausoleums, where the first sultan and founder of the Ottoman Empire Osman Gazi (Osman I Gazi), and his son Orhan Gazi (Orhan Gazi) are buried. Also in the mausoleums are members of their families. This is a very important and revered place for local residents. Mausoleums can be viewed from the inside, go inside. There are no strict rules of behavior for going inside, as in a mosque, but it is still recommended to adhere to the dress code, and be sure to take off your shoes. Learn more about the Tomb Complex here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 05:00 to 23:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: the complex is located in the west of the tourist area Osmangazi, accessible on foot (mosque on the map. From other areas, the easiest way to get there is by tram T1.
Bursa City Museum
Bursa City Museum or Bursa Kent Muzesi is the best in the city and a must-see if you want to get to know the city and its history. Tells about the history of the region and the Ottoman Empire since the time of the first Sultans, and will take you to the end of the last century. The prehistoric period is not represented.
The exposition is very well-groomed, informative, and modern. Along with traditional exhibits telling about history and everyday life, there are many modern interactive installations. The only bad thing is that the information about the exhibits is not duplicated in English, and many of them can only be guessed. Learn more about the Bursa City Museum here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 09:30 to 17:30, Monday is a day off.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: officially input 2 lira (0.04 USD), but during our visit in 2019, admission was free.
🚶 How to get there: the museum is located in the center of the city's tourist district at Heykel Square (Museum on the map. You can get from the hotels in the area on foot, from other areas by tram T1.
Museum of Medicine (Saglık Tarihi Muzesi)
The Museum of medicine or Museum of health history (Saglık Tarihi Muzesi) is the most unusual museum in Bursa. It will be more interesting for those who have already seen enough historical sights, and wants to see something new. The most shocking thing here for ordinary people are exhibits of real human organs and human fetuses with mutations. A collection of medical instruments will also tickle the nerves. But impressionable people should not visit the museum. Read more about the Museum of Medicine in Bursa here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 09:30 to 17:00, Monday is a day off.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located on the outskirts of the tourist area on Kaleboyu Street (Museum on the map. From the mosque Ulujami here 10 minutes on foot.
Museum of cars and carriages
The Museum of cars and carriages (Tofas Bursa Anatolian Cars Museum) belongs to the Tofas automobile plant. The exposition includes various types of transport, ranging from carts to cars produced at the plant, as well as other exhibits related to the automotive industry and transport. There is even a "relative" of the legendary Soviet "penny" Vaz-2101, aka Fiat. In general, an interesting museum. free, too.
Practical Information
🌐 Website: http://www.tofasanadoluarabalarimuzesi.com
🕐 Working hours: from 10:00 to 17:00, seven days a week.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located on the outskirts of the tourist area (Museum on the map. From the ulujami mosque here is one and a half kilometers.
Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum (Arkeoloji Muzesi) is rich in exhibits of various eras and states in the territory of modern Turkey and neighboring states. It consists of four large halls, as well as a street exhibition. The inscriptions of the exhibits are duplicated in English.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 09:00 to 18:00, Monday is a day off.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 10 lire.
🚶 How to get there: located far from the tourist area (Museum on the map. In the tourist area, you can take the T1 tram, and after driving almost a full circle get off at the Altiparmak stop, from where you can walk 1 kilometer to the museum. You can also take the Metro to Kulturpark station, and also walk a little less than a kilometer. You can also take buses on buses No. 3/C, E / 2, 19/E, 96, B/38, E/12 almost to the museum itself, but be careful: you need to get on them not from the stop on Attaturk Street( go in the other direction), but on Cemal Nadir Street.
Ottoman house museum (Ottoman House Museum)
Ottoman house museum (Osmanlı Evi Muzesi) depicts a traditional residential building of the Ottoman period. Equipped in a wooden house built in the XVII century. It is believed that it was built on the site of a mansion belonging to Sultan Murad II, and his heir, Sultan Mehmet II, was born here.
The house museum consists of two floors and a basement. Inside, the atmosphere of traditional housing and life of those times is recreated, there are historical exhibits. Quite an interesting place to visit during a visit to the muradier complex nearby. Learn more about the Ottoman house museum here.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 08:00 to 17:00, Sunday is a day off.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: the museum is located next to the Mouradieu complex two kilometers from the tourist area (Museum on the map. It is possible to get by tram T1 to Altiparmak stop, but faster by bus # 3/C, E/2, 19/E, 96, B/38, E/12. But be careful: you need to take the bus not from the stop on Attaturk Street (go the other way), but on Cemal Nadir Street.
Sculpture "floating stones" (Floating Stones)
This is the most interesting, unusual and "technological" sculpture in Bursa. Perhaps it is not worth getting to it on purpose, but if you go towards the historic muradier complex,it is definitely worth staying here.
Its peculiarity is that the huge stones on top of the sculpture are driven only by water, without any Motors. A jet of water under pressure comes out of the column, and forms a thin film between the stones, on which the stones continuously rotate and sway. At night, the sculpture is beautifully illuminated.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: located at the junction of Altiparmak and Cekirge streets near the Altiparmak stop of tram T1 (sculpture on the map).
Cable car and Uludag mountain / Bursa Teleferik and Uludağ
Next to Bursa is Mount Uludag, also known as little Olympus. Its height is 2543 meters, and on the slopes is the most popular ski resort in Turkey. In summer, the mountain is a great place for hikers, or you can climb to its top on a cable car with a length of four and a half kilometers. After its construction, it received the title of the longest, but over time this title was taken away by New longer cable cars.
Practical Information
🕐 Working hours: from 09:00 to 19:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 235 lire adults.
🚶 How to get there: Uludag Mountain is outside the city, and the lower cableway station is on the outskirts of Bursa (cable car station on the map. You can get to the station by dolmush taxis, or by city buses S / 1 and S/2.
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: