Bursa landmarks – Historical and tourist attractions of Bursa
Bursa has become one of Turkey’s most famous and important tourist destinations, thanks to its beautiful architecture, charming green nature, forests, and cultural monuments. Moreover, Bursa city in Turkey has countless historical and tourist attractions. And in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about some of the most prominent historical landmarks in Bursa.
The most prominent historical landmarks in Bursa, Turkey:
Bursa Castle – Bursa Kalesi:
Bursa Castle is one of the most important and oldest historical landmarks that reflect the history of Bursa. The castle is located in the city center in Osmangazi district. Bursa Castle witnessed many battles and conflicts in the past. Moreover, it was a home to great empires such as the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Furthermore, this historical castle was surrounded by walls 2 km long. The first walls of Bursa Castle were built by the Bythinians.
Irgandı Bridge in Bursa:
Irgandı Bridge is a historical bridge located in Bursa, Turkey. It was commissioned by a merchant named Müslihidddin in 1442 AD during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Murat II. The bridge was damaged during the 1855 Bursa earthquake and restored later in 1949 and 2004. Irgandı Bridge in Bursa includes 32 shops, as well as stores and barns for merchants’ horses at the time.
Trilye in Mudanya:
It is a historical landmark, located on two sides of a valley surrounded by olive groves, on the southeast of Marmara Sea. Tirilye is 40 km away from Bursa and 11 km from Mudanya. As for its history, Tirilye Mudanya, which dates back to the fifth century BC, brings together all natural beauties in a single destination. Moreover, it is one of the rare neighborhoods where there are several Byzantine monuments and Ottoman houses.
Misi Village – Misi Köy:
Misi village is a very ancient settlement, dating back more than 2,000 years, located in Nilufer district, 12 km from Bursa city center. Moreover, Misi Village is one of the tourist places in Bursa, which includes beautiful natural places and historical monuments in addition to many cafes and restaurants. It is worth noting that one of the most known places of the village is the little ethnographic museum.
Ottoman Village – Cumalıkızık:
The Ottoman village is located east of Bursa on Ankara Road, about 13 km from the center of Bursa. 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:
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 covered market is one of the oldest existing markets, located in the center of Bursa, behind the Great. 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.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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