List of Historical and Popular Places You Must See in Bursa

Bursa is one of the capitals of the Ottoman Empire and the fourth largest city in Turkey. The city, known for its historical beauties, is the address for the most beautiful holiday getaways. Many events and activities have taken place in the city for centuries. It has magnificent areas where you can witness the most beautiful state of nature. It is a place that has not been able to stop itself from stealing the hearts of local and foreign tourists.

It has the most beautiful and cleanest beach areas on the coast of the Marmara Sea. It has areas that you can visit at any time of the year. You have the chance to have a holiday as you wish in Uludağ, Turkey's most popular winter tourism spot. This city is also famous for its madrasahs. There are historical and popular places that must be seen when you go to Bursa. We have prepared a list of places to visit in Bursa for you. Let's discover together where to visit in Bursa!

1. Uludağ Ski Resort

It is 31 kilometers away from the center of Bursa. It is among the most popular ski resorts in Europe. It has beauties that fascinate many local and foreign tourists. The ski slope is magnificent with its views. There are also ski schools here that provide education for all age groups. The length of the ski slopes is 2 kilometers. There are cafes where you can sit by the fireplace. There are restaurants serving Bursa and world cuisine. You can visit this place on a day trip with ski tours. You can also visit it with your private vehicle and minibuses departing from Bursa city center.

2. Bursa Grand Mosque

Bursa Grand Mosque has a large area where Orhan Gazi Park is located. It is the first among Ottoman mosques with its multi-domed monumental structure. The mosque has 20 domes. The first prayer here was performed by ‘Somuncu Baba’. The first imam of this place was Süleyman Çelebi. It is the largest of the Grand Mosques in Turkey. It is among the most magnificent historical structures of the city. The top of the dome is open and this opening is covered with glass. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it is the ancestor of all mosques built during the Ottoman period. We definitely recommend that you visit this unique mosque when you come to the city.

3. Tirilye

Tirilye, a fishing village where life flows very slowly, is the address of peace and quiet. It is a place especially frequented by those who want to have a quiet and peaceful holiday. Its deep blue sea fills you with peace in the summer months. Olive oil is very famous. It is among the most visited places in Bursa. Due to its location, it has always been a beloved place from Ancient Rome to the Ottoman period. It has beautiful streets that resemble an open-air museum.

4. Bursa Covered Bazaar

Bursa Covered Bazaar is one of the places located near the Ulu Mosque and has preserved its historical texture for centuries. Local textile products are sold in its 130 shops. We definitely recommend that you have a meal in its restaurants serving traditional Ottoman and Bursa dishes. It is one of the places that must be seen by those who want to have a rich shopping opportunity. Mostly jewelry shops serve here.

5. Cumalıkızık Village

Cumalıkızık village was accepted to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2014. It has a history of more than 700 years. You can get away from the chaos of the modern world for a bit. Those who want to see examples of Ottoman architecture can especially visit here. This place is very suitable for daily trips. There is also organic food grown by the villagers here. In other words, you can have a village breakfast with completely organic products here.

6. Gölyazı

It is one of the most popular towns of Bursa. It is 44 kilometers away from the center of Bursa. It has a postcard-beautiful view. It is home to important historical treasures from the Roman period. Immigrants from Thessaloniki settled here. Gölyazı, which has managed to be the scene of movies and TV series, is known for its cute cobblestone streets. A monumental tree called Ağlayan Çınar, which is approximately 150 years old, lives here. Ağlayan Çınar, which is visited by thousands of people, has been the subject of the sad love story of a Greek girl and a Turkish young man.

Written by: Aslı Sarıtaş