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Bursa Travel Guide: 252 reviews and 634 photos

After visiting Iznik, our next stop was Bursa and this was also where we were going to overnight. It was quite a long drive today as the distance from Istanbul - Bursa is 240km but speed limit is only 90kmph. Bursa is in northwestern Turkey and the seat of Bursa Province. It is settled on the northwestern slopes of Mount Uludað in the southern Marmara Region. It is bordered by the Sea of Marmara and Yalova to the north; Kocaeli and Sakarya to the northeast; Bilecik to the east; and Kütahya and Balýkesir to the south.
The mausoleums of early Ottoman sultans are located in Bursa and the numerous edifices built throughout the Ottoman period constitute the city's main landmarks.
Karagöz and Hacivat shadow play characters were historic personalities who lived and are buried in Bursa. Bursa is also home to some of the most famous Turkish dishes, especially candied chestnuts and Ýskender kebap. Its peaches are also well-renowned.

Last visit to Bursa: Dec 2008
Intro Written Oct 21, 2009
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Cumalikizik Things to Do (9)

Not on our tour programme, but our tour guide surprised us with a visit to this fantastic little village where time... more travel advice

Silk House Things to Do (9)

Opposite or is it again at the back of Green Mosque you will find the Silk House. They stock quite a nice variety of... more travel advice

Silk Bazaar Things to Do (9)

The shops are all on the balcony level, which runs all the way around the courtyard. The silk market has become very... more travel advice

Silk Bazaar couryard Things to Do (9)

This photo shows the lively courtyard of the silk bazaar. There are many restaurants where you can sit and relax or meet... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
Silk House

Hotels (1)
Kervansaray Termal Hotel

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Riaiff Oct 27, 2009 at 1:17 AM

Love the architecture of the Green Mosque
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morne Oct 27, 2009 at 12:34 AM

Interesting story about the fountain in the grand mosque
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JLBG Oct 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM

Good page on this beautiful location. I will come back to your other Turkey pages.
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nickandchris Oct 21, 2009 at 8:35 AM

Such beautiful buildings, the mosques. Seems like you took a lot in on your tour.