A trip in Bursa to the historical landmarks and markets

Bursa city is famous for its rich history. It was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Bursa attracts thousands of Arab and foreign tourists. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will provide you with a program of a trip in Bursa to the most prominent historical landmarks and markets.

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A trip in Bursa to the historical landmarks and markets:

The great mosque of Bursa – Bursa Ulu Camii:

We will start our trip in Bursa to the historical landmarks and markets by visiting Ulu Camii. The great mosque of Bursa is a historic mosque in Bursa and one of historical attractions to visit in Bursa. It was built at the behest of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I at the end of the fourteenth century AD between (1396 – 1399). The Great Mosque is considered one of the greatest historical and religious landmarks in Bursa.

Bursa Clock Tower – Tophane Saat Kulesi:

The Clock tower is one of the most prominent historical landmarks to visit in Bursa. It dates back to the era of Sultan Abdülaziz (1860 – 1876). The clock tower in Bursa is 25 meters tall. In addition, it attracts the attention of tourists as it has a charming view of Bursa city.

Ottoman House Museum – Osmanlı Evi Müzesi:

We will also visit the Ottoman House Museum on our trip in Bursa. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful houses still standing in Bursa. Ottoman House Museum in Bursa is full of Ottoman sculpture and drawings that reflects the Ottoman creativity in that period. Furthermore, it has the characteristics of the 17th century in terms of plan and decorations.

Ottoman Village – Cumalıkızık:

One of the best destinations in our trip in Bursa to the historical landmarks and markets is Cumalikizik. The history of the Ottoman village in Bursa goes back more than 700 years. It is one of the most important historical landmarks in the city of Bursa. Moreover, it is among the most prominent heritage sites in Turkey. Furthermore, it was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014. There are ruins of a Byzantine church, southeast of the village. Additionally, the famous houses of Cumalıkızık embody the charming traditional Ottoman architecture.

Koza Han:

We will complete our trip among its best heritage markets in Bursa. Koza Han is a silk market, located in the center of Bursa. It is one of the most prominent and popular historical landmarks in Bursa. Moreover, it is one of the most important centers for the sale of high-quality silk. It also has a spacious courtyard, a mosque and a café.

The covered market:

The other historical market is the covered market in Bursa. It is one of the oldest existing markets, located in the center of Bursa. Moreover, it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Turkey. The covered bazaar in Bursa contains unique products, such as food, spices, clothes and silk textiles, bags, accessories, souvenirs, jewelry, gold and others.

Eat Iskender Kebab at the end of the trip:

It is a good idea to end our full day tour in Bursa in Iskender Efendi Konağı to eat the famous dish of Iskender Kebab. Iskender Efendi Konağı is one of the most famous restaurants in Bursa. Moreover, it is the best and oldest restaurant serving this well-known dish.

The restaurant is located in one of the palaces built in the Ottoman style, serving the famous Iskender Kebab dish, in addition to various meat grills with salads and appetizers.

Thus, in this article from Ebla real Estate, we mentioned some of the best historical landmarks and markets to have an interesting trip in Bursa.

Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate

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