Cumalıkızık Travel Guide: Everything About Bursa Cumalıkızık Village, a UNESCO Heritage Site

Cumalıkızık Village, located in the Yıldırım district of Bursa, attracts attention with its stone-paved narrow streets, colourful houses and historical texture. In 2014, the history of Cumalıkızık, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, dates back to the 1300s. In Cumalıkızık, whose historical texture has been preserved very well until today, the pleasure of walking through the narrow streets and having breakfast is completely different. There are many activities that can be done in Cumalıkızık Village, which has recently attracted a lot of attention and is a visited location. When you go to Cumalıkızık, where you can get rid of the city chaos and smell the scent of peace, you will not want to return.

Information About Cumalıkızık Village

Cumalıkızık Village was founded in the 1300s. Cumalıkızık, which was established as a foundation village, is known for the very good preservation of its historical texture. Cumalıkızık, which has brought very good examples from the early Ottoman period to today, also has a museum where items from the past of the village are exhibited.

In addition to the museum where you can see the 700-year-old lifestyle in the village, there are many historical and cultural elements here. Cumalıkızık Village, which is an important location for millions of local and foreign tourists, was included in the Tentative List of World Heritage by UNESCO in 2000. In 2014, it was registered as a World Heritage Site.

Where is Cumalıkızık Village

Cumalıkızık Village is located in the Yıldırım district of Bursa province. Located 11 kilometres from Bursa city centre, Cumalıkızık can be reached within 20 minutes on average.

Cumalıkızık Village, established on the northern foothills of Uludağ, is also known as one of the 5 Kızık villages still living.

How To Get To Cumalıkızık Village

Since Cumalıkızık Village is close to the centre, transportation is also very easy. You can reach here both by private car and minibuses. You can choose to reach the village with Cumalıkızık minibuses departing from the city square. A second alternative is the metro. After getting on the metro, you can get off at Cumalıkızık - Değirmenönü stop and reach the village.

If you are going to reach the village with your private car, you can go in the direction of Ankara road and reach the village smoothly through Cumalıkızık directions.

Things You Must Do in Cumalıkızık

While you are here, we recommend that you definitely participate in the activities in the village and visit some locations. Some of the things you can do in Cumalıkızık are as follows:

  • Buy fresh and homemade products sold in the market place in the square.

  • Participate in the Raspberry Festival held in the village every year in June.

  • Visit the streets where the series Kınalı Kar was filmed.

  • Visit historical locations to get to know the old Cumalıkızık closely.

  • Take a stroll through the nostalgic Cumalıkızık streets.

  • Experience the uniquely beautiful mixed breakfast.

Places to visit in Cumalıkızık

While you are in Cumalıkızık, you should visit some important places here. Some of the points you can visit in Cumalıkızık are as follows:

Küpeli House

The houses in Cumalıkızık are very famous. Colourful and low-rise, usually 3-storeyed, the inside of the houses are as aesthetic and nostalgic as they look from the outside. When you come here, you should definitely visit the Küpeli House, known as the crown jewel of the houses. Küpeli House, which is the UNESCO Association Project Application House, is designed in a way that you can see the house period in the old times. All items in the house are preferred to be produced only in Bursa. Items brought from other provinces are not exhibited in the house.

In 2010, the rooms of the house, which was restored and turned into a museum, were named after the products that grow the most in the village and are important for the income of the villagers. When you come here, we also recommend you to have a coffee by the stove.

Adress: No:2, Cin Aralığı Sk, 16370

Cumalıkızık Mosque and Bath

Cumalıkızık Mosque, located right in the square of the village, draws attention with the effect of Seljuk architecture. It is also stated that the mosque may have a history of approximately 300 years. Cumalıkızık Bath, right next to the Cumalıkızık Mosque, also draws attention with its original partitions and Ottoman-style structure.

Adress: Cumalıkızık, 16300 Yıldırım/Bursa

Cumalıkızık Museum

This museum, where you can see the habits, culture and history of the people of Cumalıkızık since the past, is one of the first stops of tourists. You can choose to visit the museum, which is open between 09.30-17.30 every day of the week except Monday, after your breakfast in Cumalıkızık.

Adress: Cumalıkızık, 16370 Yıldırım/Bursa

Djinn Alley

Cumalıkızık Djinn Alley is located at the end of a dead-end street. It is not possible to realise that there is a gap here from the beginning of the street. It is rumoured that the soldiers chased by the invaders during the war periods entered this gap and suddenly disappeared. Based on the rumour 'Did the jinns kidnap them?', they called this place the Djinn Gap.

Adress: 16370 Yıldırım/Bursa

Breakfast in Cumalıkızık

Both people from Bursa, those from nearby cities and those who come from far away come to Cumalıkızık for breakfast first. It is a different taste to have breakfast here with the village air. Although there are many alternative restaurants for breakfast, here are the ones we have chosen for you:

Kadıefendi Mansion Cumalıkızık Village Breakfast

Kadıefendi Mansion Cumalıkızık Village Breakfast is one of the first places preferred by those who come here. This place is so crowded that we recommend you to make a reservation before you go. You should definitely go to Kadıefendi Mansion Cumalıkızık Village Breakfast with its various breakfast dishes and options.

Address: Cumalıkızık Mah. 2, Orta Sokak No: 17/1, 16310 Yıldırım/Bursa

Telephone: 535 516 45 46

Opening Hours: Every day 08.00 - 19.00

Website: https://www.kadiefendikonagi.com/

Instagram: @cumalikizikkadiefendikonagi

Narlı Bahçe Cumalıkızık Breakfast House

Narlı Bahçe Cumalıkızık Breakfast House is one of the best places you can go in Cumalıkızık with its various breakfast dishes. In addition to breakfast, you can choose this place for every meal of the day; If you wish, you can sip your tea and coffee and enjoy the open air.

Address: Cumalıkızık, 2nd Ferdağ Sk. No:8, 16320 Cumalıkızık/Bursa

Telephone: 0507 950 34 11

Working Hours: 07.00 - 18.00

Instagram: @narli_bahce

Otantik Breakfast House

Otantik Breakfast House, where those who visit once plan to go again with its various breakfast dishes, draws attention with its plates that you will be full. Since there are all kinds of breakfast dishes, there is no way to go hungry in Otantik Breakfast House.

Address: Cumalıkızık, 2. Orta Sokak No: 24 D:2, 16310 Yıldırım/Bursa

Telephone: 0535 914 27 31

Working Hours: 08.00 - 20.00

Instagram: @otantikkahvaltievi

Other Breakfast Places in Cumalıkızık

There are countless breakfast places you can go to in Cumalıkızık. You can also eat here at any time of the day. Here are other places you can go in Cumalıkızık:

  • Bulanlar Cumalıkızık Köy Kahvaltısı

  • Esma Sultan Köy Kahvaltısı

  • Mavi Yıldız Lezzet Diyarı

  • Azime Abla'nın Yeri

  • Hacı Arif'in Osmanlı Sofrası

  • Çamaltı Kahvaltı ve Mangal