Things to Do in Bursa

The Great Mosque (Ulu Camii)

When this building was erected in 1396, architects were just beginning to dabble in the problem of covering...

Koza Hani

Meaning "Cocoon Inn," this caravansary was built in 1490 by Beyazit II to raise funds for his mosque...

• Landmarks

Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk Islam Eser. Müzesi)

Housed in the former medrese of the Green Mosque, built in 1419 by Çelebi Sultan Mehmet along with the...

• Museums

Tombs of Osman and Orhan

This lovely park attracts local tourists as much for its tea gardens and stunning views as for the tombs...

• Picnics, Parks & Gardens

Orhan Gazi Mosque (Orhan Camii)

Constructed between 1339 and 1340 by Orhan Gazi, this is one of the most important early Ottoman constructions...

Green Mosque (Yesil Camii)

Commanding a hillside terrace above the city, Yesil Camii takes its name from the green and blue tiles...

Uluumay Ottoman Museum

The restored architectural gem that is the Sair Ahmet Medrese rivals the museum within. Located in the...

• Museums

Green Tomb (Yesil Türbesi)

This Selçuk-influenced tomb, representing one of the noblest of its era, has become the symbol of Bursa....

Muradiye Complex (Muradiye Külliye)

Constructed by Murat II between 1424 and 1426, this complex includes a mosque, a medrese, a soup kitchen,...

• Landmarks

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• Culture

Atatürk Museum (Atatürk Müzesi)

This is one of those traditional timber mansions at which you'd love to get a closer look. The historic...

• Museums

Covered Bazaar (Bedesten)

The covered bazaar that stands on the site is a modern version of the original that was built by Yildirim...

• Markets

Yildirim Bayezit Mosque (Yildirim Bayezit Camii)

The two prominent domes, set one behind the other, represent an attempt at a design feature reminiscent...

Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Müzesi)

Constructed with the charm of any 1972 institutional project, this museum is worth the 30 minutes it...

• Museums