A Tourist's Guide to Bursa Turkey ...

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A Tourist's Guide to Bursa Turkey ...

This somewhat affluent city concrete jungle has roots as far back as the 14th century in the spectacular Ottoman Empire. A closer peek at the city and you will see that tucked between the slick modern hand of cutting edge technology and infrastructure there are stunning examples of ancient Turkey, sprawling antique ruins, massive Turkish baths steamy and mysterious, mosques and an abundance of other fascinating tourist attractions. Here's a tourist's guide to Bursa.

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1

Start in Cekirge

winter, tree, snow, geological phenomenon, freezing, When visitors arrive in the sprawling city, they will literally feel overwhelmed with what to first, as the gorgeous streets are just jam packed with sights and sounds that are almost an assault for the senses. But as many visitors will agree, the area of Cekirge is the best place to start. If Turkey conjures up images of hot steamy spa baths, rich with natural mineral waters and historic thermal pools, then this is the place that will bring those images perfectly to life. Being in such close proximity to other popular tourist cities like Istanbul, Bursa gets plenty of visitors who initially arrive to just spend the day roaming around the ancient town of Cekirge, and whom end up wanting to stay for a few days if not more.

2

Take a Ride with a View

cable car, cable car, hill station, mountain, mountain range, Take a cable car up to the top of Mount Uludag for the most incredible panoramic views – the weather in this sultry part of Turkey is perfect for visitors all year round, with the winter months from October to March bringing cool temperatures that are ideal for ski-ing and other winter sports.

3

The Ottoman Empire

property, home, mansion, building, estate, For those visitors who are interested in all of the mysterious facets of Turkish history, then this is the city where you will be virtually spoilt for choice. As the first city involved in the birth of the incredible Ottoman Empire, there is much of the magic left over from those glory days to be found here. Celebrating the fascinating life and times of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – the founding Father of Turkey itself, is the Ataturk Musuem. Ataturk Muzesi. It’s a truly remarkable showcase of where modern day Turkey started, with epic stories and historical artefacts from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.

4

Can’t Miss a Turkish Carpet

property, home, architecture, winter, tree, The Bursa City Museum is a fantastic place to learn everything you have ever wanted to know about the traditional art of Turkish carpet, rug and tapestry weaving by hand. There are art galleries and many other places of informative and historical interest to choose from and the best part is that most of these attractions are free of charge to enter, so all you have to do is choose which ones you can fit in.

5

Tombs Galore

building, landmark, property, historic site, parish, When it comes to tombs, mosques and landmarks, it is going to a whirlwind tour if you try and see them all, but there are a few that must not be missed, like the Yesil Turbesi, or Green Tomb, which has become an iconic Bursa landmark. The rigid octagonal architecture and spectacular colored tile design makes it a dramatic feature.

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Magnificent Mosque

thermae, swimming pool, estate, building, Visitors can also explore the Ulu Camii or Great Mosque which imposingly looks over the glorious Ataturk Cadeesi and you can explore some 20 smaller domes down below. There is no lack of beauty, bustling markets and truly impressive sties to visit in this charismatic location.

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Turkish Bath

cave, stalactite, formation, stalagmite, speleothem, Head out to one of the mineral rich baths for a romantic day of pampering, have tea under leafy trees in the glorious historical gardens, feast on kebabs smothered in yogurt eaten with flat biscuits dripping with fresh tomato sauce followed by freshly baked pita bread and chased by an ice-cold beer – and then you will know all the secrets of Turkey.

Expect day time average temperatures during winter to reach 15 C maximum. Summer is warm and can get hot as Bursa is a bit more inland in north western Turkey near the Sea of Marmara, which is about 20km from the coast, so the city doesn’t have the benefit of a cool sea breeze. The summer days are beautifully pleasant with daytime averages reaching about 30 C or so. The climate makes Bursa the perfect holiday destination all year round.

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