Osmanlı’nın ilk başkenti olan Bursa, tarihi dokusu, doğal güzellikleri ve lezzetli mutfağıyla her gezginin rotasında olmalı. Bu yazımızda, Bursa’ya gittiğinizde mutlaka görmeniz gereken 12 özel noktayı sizler için sıraladık. Tarihi camilerden yemyeşil yaylalara, termal sulardan çarşılara kadar dolu dolu bir keşif sizi bekliyor.
Top 12 Places to Visit in Bursa: A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors
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1. Hünkar Mansion, a historical residence in Bursa, is famously known as the place where Atatürk met his spiritual daughter Sabiha Gökçen...
Built in 19 days, this magnificent mansion was visited not only by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk but also by Ottoman sultans. The mansion not only has historical significance but also offers a beautiful view of Bursa.
You can find the location of Hünkar Mansion here.
2. Baraklı Pond camping area: A place to witness every shade of green...
If you are a person who loves camping or spending time in touch with nature, Baraklı Pond campground will be like heaven for you! Baraklı Pond, which could be counted among the best natural places to visit in Bursa, is the kind of place that will make you crave a simpler life. With simple but delicious food and peaceful music, this place will live in your memories forever.
You can find the location of the Baraklı Pond camping area here.
3. Green Mosque with its mesmerising structure...
One of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture, the Green Mosque really fascinates people with its tiled interior and mystical atmosphere!
You can find the location of the Green Mosque here.
4. Hacıkara Waterfall, a hidden paradise...
Hacıkara Waterfall, nestled in the İnegöl district, offers a refreshing escape for anyone overwhelmed by the city’s hustle and bustle. As you approach the falls, all distractions fade away, replaced by the calming sound of cascading water.
You can find the location of Hacıkara Waterfall here.
5. Cumalıkızık Village: A harmony of nature and history!
Perhaps one of the most famous villages in Bursa, Cumalıkızık, stands out with its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture, featuring narrow cobblestone streets, traditional wooden houses, and a rich cultural atmosphere that transports visitors back in time.
You can find the location of Cumalıkızık Village here.
6. Balat Forest for those who want to enjoy the outdoors...
Especially during the pandemic, people better understood the value of such areas. Open-air cinemas, picnics, gatherings in Balat Forest... It's all mesmerising!
You can find the location of Balat Forest here.
7. The Great Mosque of Bursa...
There is no need to say much about the Great Mosque, which Evliya Çelebi called “the Hagia Sophia of Bursa!”. The most important detail of Ulu Cami is its minbar, a rare work of art! If you are looking for places to visit in Bursa in a single day, you can put Ulu Cami at the top of the list. ✍️
You can find the location of Ulu Cami here.
8. Zeyniler Village, where famous novel Çalıkuşu was written...
If you are a literature lover, you have good reasons to visit Zeyniler Village! The famous novelist Reşat Nuri Güntekin started writing the book here, and the novel is also set in this village.
You can find the location of Zeyniler Village here.
9. The timeless Inkaya Sycamore...
To see the oldest plane tree not only in Bursa but also in Turkey, we suggest you head to Inkaya village! This 600-year-old plane tree, with each branch the size of an individual tree, mesmerises people.
You can find the location of the Inkaya Sycamore here.
10. Gölyazı Village, home to the romantic views...
Gölyazı, which became even more famous after the famous Turkish soap operas such as Istanbullu Gelin, Güneşi Beklerken and many other productions, was the capital of the Apollo Kingdom. If you are ever in Bursa, we recommend that you see this beauty!
You can find the location of Gölyazı Village here.
11. Oylat Waterfall for those who can't get enough of nature...
If you want to get lost among chestnut, pine and beech trees, this is the right place for you. The only thing you will hear in this place is the sound of water. Oylat Waterfall is truly one of the only places left untouched by humans!
You can find the location of Oylat Waterfall here.
12. Muradiye Complex, the last complex built by the Ottoman sultans in Bursa...
If you have even a little interest in history, you should definitely visit the Muradiye Complex to feel the excitement of that period in your heart! In the complex, there are structures consisting of mosques, baths, charities, madrasahs and tombs. It is really hard not to be mesmerised!
You can find the location of Muradiye Complex here.