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Location

Bursa is located between 40 degrees longitude and 29 latitude in the North West of Turkey and to the south east of the Marmara

Location and History Location Sea. It is surrounded by Bilecik and Adapazarı to the east, Kocaeli, Yalova, İstanbul and the Marmara Sea to the north, Eskişehir and Kütahya to the south, and Balıkesir to the west. It has 17 districts (Büyükorhan, Gemlik, Gürsu, Harmancık, İnegöl, İznik, Karacabey, Keles, Kestel, Mudanya, Mustafakemalpaşa, Orhaneli, Orhangazi, Yenişehir, Nilüfer, Osmangazi and Yıldırım). In the north the Marmara Sea comprises a 135 km shoreline.

BURSA First capital city of Ottoman Empire Population 3 million (approx.) Area 11.027 km2 Uludağ the highest mountain (2543 m) 155 m above sea level Mild climate Location and History 3 Yeşil Türbe (The Green Tomb) Green (The Türbe Yeşil History known the earliest Ruins, Aktopraklik of With the discovery Bursa ago. years 8,500 to back dated at this location settlement the rebuilt Prusias Cius in 202 BC. city of Greek the ancient was capital the fist major became It Prusia. it to city and renamed the from its capture following Empire Ottoman the early city of Bursa continued period, During the Ottoman in 1326. Byzantines population The silk products. most royal of be the source to be the most to Bursa remained 45,000 in 1487. Bursa was of centuries. for center and commercial important administrative Bursa became Turkey, of the Republic of the foundation Following the country. of centres the industrial one of Location and History and Location Arrival Arrival By Ferry / Sea Bus Route 1 Regular ferry and sea bus services are operated between Yenikapı (İstanbul), Eminönü (İstanbul) and and Mudanya (Bursa) & Güzelyalı (Bursa) ports for passengers and vehicles. This is the fastest option from İstanbul. Crossings take around 90 minutes. The bus services are available from both Mudanya and Güzelyalı ports to take passengers to Emek metro station (30 mins, ~0,5€) in the outer suburbs of the city. Take the metro to downtown Bursa, get off at Şehreküstü station for the old section of the city close to the market area (30 mins, ~0,5€) Route 2 The voyage from Yenikapı to Yalova takes between 70 and 90 minutes. Buses depart from Yalova port for Bursa about every 20 minutes throughout the day. Yalova - Bursa voyage takes 1 hour approximately.

Beşiktaş İstanbul Maltepe Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Kartal

Sea of Marmara Gebze Körfez İzmit

Altınova Gölcük

Çınarcık Yalova 4 Route 1 Esenköy Termal

Karşıyaka Route 2 Orhangazi

İznik Gölü / Lake Nicaea İznik / Nicaea Route 3 Gemlik Mudanya Yıldırım Route 4 Yenişehir Görükle Karacabey Gürsu BURSA By Plane Bursa-Yenişehir airport serves domestic and a couple of international flights to Bursa. However, in order to get to Bursa from most countries by plane, you should take a transit flight via one of Turkey’s international airports. İstanbul’s Atatürk and Sabiha Gökçen are the nearest major international airports. From Atatürk Airport, either by reaching bus terminal or Yenikapı Port, you can travel to Bursa. Straight from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Route 3), you can take bus to Bursa and the trip will take around 90 mins. From Yenişehir Airport (Route 4) to the city center you can go by public bus or by taxi. By Bus Bursa has inter-city bus connections throughout Turkey. All intercity buses will leave you at the Coach Terminal (Bus Station) about 10 kms outside Bursa on the İstanbul motorway. You may take local buses to reach city center. Inter-city buses from İstanbul take about 2,5 hours and cost about 7,5 euros. By Car Highways that are fairly wide and in good condition connect the city to north (from İzmit, Yalova, and İstanbul, either by toll road O5/E881 following to Osmangazi Bridge or by D575/E881 taking ferry from Eskihisar Port to Topçular Ferry Port to Yalova), west (D200/E90 from Balıkesir with a connection to D565 from İzmir in the southwest), and east (D200/E90 from Eskişehir and Ankara, with a connection to D560 from Antalya in the south). Local Transport Local Transport

BUSES

From the coach terminal to the city centre, buses are available for 24 hours. Within the city centre, you can travel to everywhere by bus or minibus. M SUBWAY The city has a metro line called Bursaray connecting downtown with suburbs in the northwest and also university. You can see the Subway/ Tramway map at page 31.

DOLMUŞ / TAXI DOLMUŞ (SHARED TAXIS)

There is an extensive dolmuş network with blue mini buses. Also, in Bursa, there are taxi-dolmuşes with a label on the top showing which districts they are going to.

TRAM 5 Tram routes are Zafer Plaza- Çınarönü (T3) and Kent Meydanı- Heykel (T1). Another line which is between Kent Meydanı- Terminal (T2) is on the way.

TAXI

You may easily find yellow taxi everywhere in Bursa. Approximate starting fare for taxi is 0,7 € and the fare for 1 km costs 0,5 € Bursa-Mudanya Ferry Port/ Güzelyalı Ferry Port costs around 16 € Bursa - Intercity Coach Terminal costs around 7€ Things to do

HAVE BREAKFAST AT CUMALIKIZIK: A 700-YEAR-OLD OTTOMAN VILLAGE EXPRERIENCE ADVENTURE IN NATURE For alternatives: Gürsu Adrenalin Park, DOSTUM Doğa Sporları ve Turizm Merkezi Harmancık Eko Turizm Tesisleri İznik Eko Turizm Tesisleri Things to do

RELAX GO SKIING IN THERMAL IN ULUDAĞ SPRINGS & TURKISH BATHS

WATCH TURKISH SHADOW WALK PLAY OF KARAGÖZ & THROUGH HACİVAT A MUSEUM VISIT THE ENJOY PANORAMA BURSA THE 1326 HISTORY MUSEUM, TRAVEL IN TIME AND EXCEPTIONAL WITNESS THE CONQUEST SUNSET OF BURSA IN GÖLYAZI

TRY FEEL WATER SKI W THE HISTORICAL AT SUKAY PARK GÖZ & SILKROAD AT KOZA HAN 10 UNESCO World Heritage *Kulliye isareligious institutionintegrating mosque, religious school, publicbathandakitchen for thepoor. Cumalıkızık Village Muradiye (SultanMurad II)Kulliye Yeşil (Mehmed I)Kulliye Yıldırım (SultanBayezid I)Kulliye Hüdavendigar (SultanMurad I)Kulliye (Old Turkish Bath) Hüdavendigar (SultanMurad I)Kulliye Osman Ghazi andOrhan Ghazi Tombs Khans Area (Orhan Ghazi Kullliye* andIts Surroundings) 8 World Heritage Sites inBursaare: including uniqueexamples of early Ottoman architecture. villages, allrelated witheach otherinthecontext of waqf system, city, the first capital which was shaped by kulliyes, khanswithbazaars, In Ottoman Empire’s establishmentprocess, Bursabecame thefirst headline ‘Bursa andCumalıkızık: of theBirth theOttoman Empire’. awarded UNESCO World Heritage statuswithits8sightsunder village of Cumalıkızık having a700year history, in2014, Bursawas As Bursabeingthefirst capital city of theOttoman Empire andthe UNESCO World Heritage Muradiye Kulliye Cumalıkızık Village Sightseeing 11 , - Ir Yeşil Yeşil which which , especially especially , and which has has which Irgandı Bridge Irgandı , when you go go when you , near the mosque. near the mosque. Muradiye Uluumay Traditional Traditional Uluumay Ulu Mosque Emir Sultan Emir are also interesting places. places. also interesting are 17. Century Ottoman House Ottoman Century 17. Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi Gazi and Orhan Osman Gazi , a Karagöz Museum Karagöz Bursa Kent (City) Museum Bursa Kent and . You may find may You . Kapalı Çarşı (Covered Bazaar ) Çarşı (Covered Kapalı . By walking to the west 150 meters, you can see the can you meters, 150 the west to walking By . . In the neighbourhood, you can visit the Panorama visit the Panorama can you neighbourhood, the In . and have a Turkish tea in one of the cafes around. Then Then around. the cafes in one of tea a Turkish and have Hüsnü Züber Living Museum Living Züber Hüsnü (the founders of Ottoman Empire) nearby. You will able to will able to You nearby. Empire) Ottoman of (the founders Koza Khan Koza Balibey Khan Balibey along Çekirge. Also, the Murat I Mosque, Madrasa, tomb and alms and tomb Madrasa, Mosque, I Murat the Also, Çekirge. along which a hammam, to go can you Moreover be a joy. house can for. Bursa is famous Two routes are suggested for the afternoon tour. You can see the can You tour. the afternoon for suggested are routes Two Museum House Atatürk Alternative Tour: City Tour from the Bursa City Center from City Tour Tour: Alternative to a trip make to you advise we all, First of Sightseeing walk to the west until Setbaşı. There you may visit historical visit historical may you There Setbaşı. until the west to walk Kulliyes the tombs of Sultan Murad and Sultan Cem. and Sultan Cem. Sultan Murad of the tombs Museum Clothing and Jewelry and the Bursa 1326 History Museum to learn more about the conquest of of conquest about the learn more to Museum Bursa 1326 History to go may you Next Bursa. gandı Bridge gandı the fully perception of Bursa. After that, keep walking towards towards walking keep that, After Bursa. of perception the fully way find on the will and you street Ataturk after Islam, the fifth most important mosque in is considered Ulu Mosque. and Damascus Jerusalem, Medina, those in Mecca, will see the You shop and rest can you sights, heritage UNESCO through Walking products find finest silk may You in khans. trees under the large in unique examples of traditional arts performed and buy souvenirs souvenirs and buy arts performed traditional of unique examples in Tombs see the can you Tophane, After Bursa. scenerysee panoramic of of the find the samples could you where Street old houses in Kale in visit tombs can you Then architecture. civil Sightseeing

Alternative Tour: İznik and The İznik Lake Sightseeing İznik, which embraces nature, art, and history together, is 85 kilometers away from Bursa. İznik is a mystical city that serves as a capital to many states like; Anatolian Seljuk State (1075-1097), Byzantine (1204-1261), and Ottoman State (1331-1335). The first Christian Consul was held in İznik in 325 where the Christian credo was defined. It is highly recommended to buy olive and olive oil, to visit İznik Museum and Yeşil Mosque built in 1391. In Süleyman Paşa Madrasa, visit small shops and learn about original, world famous İznik Tiles. You should take a tour around the lake in order to see the various beauties. This beautiful city within impressing walls is the next site on the way to be on UNESCO World Heritage List.

İznik Hagia Sophia

Alternative Tour: Cumalıkızık / Saitabat Waterfall / Zoo / Botanical Park / Misi Cumalıkızık, one of the most important examples of rural architecture from the Ottoman Period, has preserved its genuine structure with its authenticity and integrity for 700 years. We advise you to have breakfast in the 700 year old Ottoman village just 20 minutes away from Bursa. Sightseeing 13 covers an area of 400.000 m2 and comprises; 400.000 m2 and of an area covers is next to The Botanical Park. In this zoo, the this zoo, In Park. Botanical The is next to , the charming entourage surrounded by absolute greenery absolute by surrounded entourage charming the , buildings are arranged like villages and complying with the with and complying villages like arranged buildings are animals. see wide range may you standards worldwide The Zoo of Bursa of The Zoo The Botanical Park The Botanical 26 and shrubs 50.000 of 76, of 100.000 bushes 150, of 8000 trees natural the diverse conserves It species. 27 different of 6.000 roses jogging natural paths, 12 km trekking are There Bursa. of platform and ponds. road, cycle a 1 km long old asphalt covered routes, Saitabat and plane trees, has a distance of 12 km to Bursa. There is a waterfall by is a waterfall There Bursa. 12 km to of has a distance and plane trees, for famous are which the fall, around picnic sites are There the canyon. with butter. on firewood cooked fish their trout 14 Sightseeing around thisplace. for theChristians. It isbelieved thatonecopy of theBiblewas buried for itshistorical housesandlocal food. It place hasbeenanimportant it enchants allthevisitors withits beauty. and cedar. Ornithologists frequently visitthehere for theirstudiesand worth seeingwithtrees such asblue cypress, lemoncypress, spruce and partridges live intheBird Paradise nature anditisatrue paradise Peacocks inparticular, there are many bird speciessuch aspheasants Canakkale (Dardanelles) highway isanothernatural privilege of Bursa. The Bird Paradise which islocated 45kilometers from theBursa- Kuş Cenneti before theceremony. the wonderful community atmosphere inthetekke’s tea garden various groups participating. dervish You may get here early to absorb every evening. Major events are performed onSaturday evenings, with ceremony)students through asema(whirlingdervish for 35minutes old tekke lodge) to (dervish watch theşeyh (master leadhis dervish) Karabaş-ı Veli Lodge Dervish Other Alternative Places to Visit villages : On theroute Orhaneli -Bursa, you willseeoneof theancientGreek Misi (Mysia- Gümüştepe). (Uluabat Bird Paradise) is45kmfar to Bursacentrum. , you can take aseatinthis200-year- This historical village isfamous Sightseeing 15 is a great social center of Bursa of social center is a great , The swamp (flooded) forests in (flooded) forests swamp The , is the oxygen depot of Bursa. The Park, which has which Park, The Bursa. depot of is the oxygen Merinos Park Merinos importantto an public converted was field, 307.000 m² green got track racing small lake, with its a century centre old trees, recreation in is located Park Merinos areas. and kid play resting path, and bicycle park has many The nature. with the the city and nested of the centre is a 16.000 There and social complexes. restaurants shops, coffee as such be held can organizations in the park that various m² area which and the pools, small lake The and open-air activities. concerts integrated become have the Park, in the middle of generated were point. a charming and create Centre Culture Congress with Atatürk Kültürpark (Reşat Oyal Culture Park) Oyal Culture (Reşat Kültürpark the center to is close location Its in the park. areas green with many and many activities various offers which place and is a beautiful The and happiness. in peace day a nice have to visitors for facilities for toys of with a wide variety here, amusement park is also located pleasant time with the sea bike have can You both minors and adults. of dishes andvariety find a wide can you Additionally on the lake. and restaurants. buffets in many foods Karacakaya are called Longoz Forests. To reach the Longoz forests, forests, the Longoz reach To Forests. Longoz called are Karacakaya is driveway Izmir the Bursa- of the 52nd kilometer a right turn at this Following road. Village the Cambaz-Seyran then to necessary, is forest the flooded of ground The Village. Boğaz will lead to road various spring, of approach and with the the year, of most under water a rich creating blooming lotus flowers, with here formed ponds are 217 rare is the home of (Flooded) Forests the Longoz Additionally, flora. ruddy sandpiper, bittern, owl, pelican, as the white such species, bird broadbilled pheasant, swan, thick-knee, spoonbill, flamingo, duck, eagle snake woodpecker, green crane, dalmatian pelican, sandpiper, researchers, attracts the region Therefore, other reptiles. and many watchers. and bird photographers nature Karacabey Longoz Forests Longoz Karacabey 16 Thermal surrounded by astunningnature withabeautiful sightseeing. of thetop destinationsfor thermalcure, SPA and wellness. It is thermalspringswhich areOylat located 27kmsfrom Inegöl isone wellness. and hammamsaswell asmodernSPA centres are available for located inthecentre of Bursa. These historical thermalsprings his own behalf. (1490)andKaynarca Turkish Bath(1680)are Mustafa Pasha Thermal Springbuiltby Kara Mustafa Pasha on built by vizier SuleimantheMagnificient’s Rüstem Pasha, Kara Kükürtlü Thermal Springbuiltby Bayezid I, Yeni Thermal Spring Eski Thermal Spring(Armutlu)builtby SultanMurad I(1380s), constructed . The bathswent onhealingpeoplefor centuries. period were repaired andthenew thermalspringswere In theOttoman period, thebathsremaining from theByzantium are widely available for andserving thermalcure andwellness. “European Historic Thermal Towns Association”. Thermal springs Bursa istheoneandonly cityfrom Turkey which isamemberof Thermal Nature 17 It is located within borders of within borders is located It With a surface area of 12,7 thousand hectares, 12,7 thousand hectares, of area With a surface It is located 17 kms from Mustafakemalpaşa Mustafakemalpaşa 17 kms from located is It Eco-Tourism Waterfalls Bungalow type accommodations are available in Bursa in Kocayayla, in Bursa in Kocayayla, available are type accommodations Bungalow activities provide accommodations These İznik and so on. Harmancık, riding as well motor riding and ATV bike archery, paintball, including in available are and products food local Delicious park. as adventure accommodations. these nature-friendly Trekking / Hiking Trekking : waterfalls beautiful and have resources with water Bursa is rich Gemlik Sudüşen Waterfall- - Mustafakemalpaşa Suuçtu Waterfall- - İnegöl Oylat Waterfall- - Yıldırım Waterfall- Küreklidere - Kestel Waterfall- Saitabat - Kestel Waterfall- Alaçam - Mustafakemalpaşa Waterwall- Şapçı - Mustafakemalpaşa Waterfall- Köshoroz - Various trails and routes for trekking/ hiking are available in Bursa for available hiking are trekking/ for and routes trails Various and photography. observing wild life Alaçam, Region Lakes to trails are there trekkers experienced For from Samanlı Trans of also 50 kms trail and Kıranyayla Village, Fevziye Sölöz- like routes interesting are there hikers, For Uludağ Summit. Waterfall. Alaçam Orhaniye- Gelemiç, Kocayayla- Narlıca, part different also enjoy can you and Gölyazı, Misi (Mysia) Between be followed can routes walking various Misi, From in Bursa. nature of Maksempınar- Dağyenice. Misi to from 45 minutes of with short walk as as well (Uluabat) Apolyant Lake of a view you gives route Ayva Gölyazı. Büyükorhan and Orhaneli. The rocks formed the canyon are partly 60 partly are the canyon formed rocks The and Orhaneli. Büyükorhan park in 2013. nature declared the canyon of 2750 meters high. meters Hadrian Emperor the Roman bath built by Roman of remainings The be seen in the canyon. 117-138) can (A.D. during his ruling years Park: Suuçtu Nature beech, beauty includes and its natural is 10 hectares area Total centre. high Suuçtu Waterfall. and 38 meters pine trees oak black it can be reached via 22 km of highway from Bursa centre. It has a very It Bursa centre. from highway via 22 km of be reached it can the for facilities with recreational habitat and plantal diversity rich visitors. Park: Nature Canyon Sadağı Nature Parks Nature parks: nature in Bursa is possible with various seasons four Enjoying Park: Uludağ National Nature Uludağ Uludağ Uludağ, the most popular skiing and entertainment centre of Turkey, is a National Park and a right place for climbers and trekkers. It has 800 different kinds of flora, hosts 19 plant species and Apollon Butterfly is only found here in the world. It was named as the Olympus Mountain in the Pre-Byzantine time. You can take cable car from Teferrüç Central Station in Bursa centre (http://www.teleferik.com.tr) to enjoy the longest cable car line in the world. The cable car takes you to the picnic areas as well as hotel area where you can enjoy skiing in winter or enjoy nature. During your 25 mins of cable car travel, you will see picturesque Bursa with fantastic panoramic views. You can return back to city either by cable car or try another route by a taxi or dolmuş trip (shared minibus).

1. Maden Telesiyej 7. Mandra Teleski 2. Beden Terbiyesi Teleski 8. Kuşaklıkaya Telesiyej 3. Kırkgözler Teleski 9. Tutyeli Telesiyej 4. Monte Baia Teleski 10. Cennetkaya Teleski 5. Karinna Teleski 11. İtalyan Teleski 6. Kartanesi Teleski 12. Gondola Uludağ 19 19. 19. 2 Teleski Yazıcı 20. 1 Teleski Beceren 21. 2 Teleski Beceren 22. Kervansaray Telesiyej 23. Telesiyej Fahri 24. TSK Telesiyej 13. 13. Teleski Belvü 14. Alkoçlar Teleski 15. Telesiyej Karkay 16. Tepe Telesiyej Fatin 17. Telesiyej Cennetkaya 18. 1 Teleski Yazıcı Uludag is just nearby the city centre and it welcomes you four seasons four you and it welcomes city centre the nearby Uludag is just nature. enjoy to with the most on the mountain, hiking trails is a number of There to Sarıalan from forest the through being the trail popular ones and the the glacial lakes to line the tree above and the trail Çobankaya mine, the abandoned wolfram start from can you which summit, area. hotels at the east of Uludağ 20 Archaeological Sites star clusters, inotherwords the 12 monthsinayear. pictures thepassingof thesunthrough 12biggest 2 and3. The mosaicwhich belongs to Roman era Zodiac mosaic which isthoughtto befrom A.D. archaeological excavations atHisarArkeopark is One of themostsignificant findings ofthe Hisar Arkeopark Tombs andmosaicvillas. is famous withtheTumulus 8 asacolony of Colophon. It city thatwas founded inB.C. Mudanya, Bursaisanancient Myrleia Tomb andVillasin Myrleia Mosaic Villas and Gemlik tombs. region after Mudanya known example inour this tomb isthesecond Swallow styleroofing of was builtinB.C. 150. Gorukle AncientTomb Gorukle AncientTomb away from themainland. which isaround 1km the God isonGirlIsland The temple of Apollon Apollon theGod of light. founded inthenameof in Golyazi, Bursaisacity Apollonia adRyndacum Apollonia adRyndacum months. be visited for 12 museum here can and theopen-air archaeological site in Bursa. The settlements known ancient one of theoldest Arkeopark, is Aktopraklık Hoyuk Aktopraklık Hoyuk Arkeopark andOpen-Air Museum Archaeological Sites Archaeological Sites 21 Ancient Nicaea Roman Theater Roman Ancient Nicaea İznik Basilica Ancient Nicaea Roman Roman Ancient Nicaea is in the which Theater Iznik, of southwest the mostBursa is one of inspectacular artefacts theater The Anatolia. Roman built by was in Trajan Emperor detailed The 2. A.D. about information of the letters by gathered was the theater of program the structure and many games gladiator hosted theater The Governor. Bithynia capital city. was at the as it performances other magnificent Derecik Basilica Derecik in Bursa basilica ancient This 4 on the A.D. built around was beside the city the lake of shore as is known which Nicaea, of destroyed But it was Iznik today. 8 and in A.D. in an earthquake in water covered became later changed. the lake of as the level basilica submerged The among the most cited was that theIt is predicted world. in 2014 in the discoveries significant the to According Neophytos. Saint built in the memory of was basilica the first Nicaea of the meeting site most likely it was archaeologists, Council. Ecumenical Derecik Basilicia inDerecik Bursa was Buyukorhan, is claimed It 5. built in A.D. the world’s as one of thatearliest churches after constructed was accepted Christianity was by the religion as an official Empire. Roman Şahinkaya Cave Şahinkaya in Cave Şahinkaya toback dates Orhaneli,Bursa the to 100.000 according B.C. in the found that was stones is this place Therefore, cave. settlementthe earliest known in Bursa. Archaeological Sites Archaeological Going Out Going Out Going

NIGHT LIFE Discover: unmissable evening entertainment Nightlife in Bursa is full of fun. If you like Turkish music, you can have a nice time in the friendly atmosphere of Arapşükrü. There are many places to party or just hang around until the sun comes up. In wintertime, you can have joy in the warm clubs of Uludağ.

CLUBS / PUBS 22 Agora Meyhanesi Kat 3 Club Noche Anadolu Evi Hayal Kahvesi Şey Pub BC Luzz Bar/Almira Club Inferno The Coffee Shop Hookah Lounge Benzin Kırmızı Pub Saf-i Dem Bongo Bar Leman Kültür Offline the Bar Cha Cha Bar M Pub The North Shield Pub High Out Suare The Foxes Sports Pub Jazz Bar No: on by Caddeüstü Green Fairy Irish Pub Jolly Joker Last Point Lounge&Bar Timeout Just Pub Bar&Restaurant

Podyumpark, Bursa Going Out 23 uluumay.com Kent (City) Museum Kent bursaarkeopark.com +90 (224) 272 16 00 umurbeymuzesi.com bursabilimmerkezi.org +90 (224) 757 79 08 tofasanadoluarabalarimuzesi.com +90 (224) 716 37 77 +90 (224) 220 83 30 mudanyamutarekeevi.org +90 (224) 220 88 47 hunkarkosku.bursa.bel.tr +90 (224) 221 95 49 bursagocmuzesi.com tekstilmuzesi.bursa.bel.tr +90 (224) 243 73 43 +90 (224) 234 65 50 80 69 +90 (224) 221 88 40 +90 (224) 220 bursakentmuzesi.com +90 (224) 225 54 73 +90 (224) 234 88 39 karagozmuzesi.bursa.bel.tr +90 (224) 261 10 70 +90 (224) 224 16 40 bursamerinosenerjimuzesi.com +90 (224) 232 14 02 +90 (224) 220 88 47 Baykuş Art Gallery Baykuş Akpınar Exhibition Center Art Workshop Medresesi İznik Süleymanpaşa (ACCC) Centre Culture Congress Atatürk Merinos Akbank Art Gallery Art İlter Gallery Love S Art Gallery Radyo Art Center Belediyesi Osmangazi Art Gallery Kamuran Cemal Nadir Güler Art Gallery Güler Nadir Cemal Gallery Bursalı Art Şefik Centre Cultural Ördekli Centre Cultural Ağa Tahir Mudanya Art Gallery Cep Galleries Gallery Sanatlar Güzel Devlet Art Gallery Güner Sami Mudanya City Museum (Tahir Paşa Mansion) Paşa (Tahir City Museum Mudanya // Museum / Open-Air Tumulus Aktopraklık Arkeopark Museum Bursa Knife Museum Züber Hüsnü Museum Panorama Mudanya Armistrice Museum // Museum Armistrice Mudanya Museum House Atatürk İznik Museum // Centre and Design Silk Production Umurbey (btm) // Centre and Technology Bursa Science 17. Century Ottoman House Museum House Ottoman Century 17. // Museum Mansion Hünkar // Industry Museum Textile Museum History Migration // Museum Energy Kent (City) Museum // (City) Museum Kent // Museum Karagöz // and Jewelry Costumes Folk Of Ottoman Museum Uluumay Museums Bursa of Museum Archeology // Vehicles Anatolian of Museum Tofaş Going Out Going Going Out

Orchestras Bursa Regional State Symphony Orchestra bursasenfoni.gov.tr Bursa Oda Orchestra Nilüfer Oda Orchestra Çalgıcı Mektebi Roman Orchestra Going Out // Festivals Going Child Symphony Orchestra/ Youth Symphony Orchestra Theaters & Culture Centers Bursa State Theater / Ahmet Vefik Paşa Stage-Feraizcizade Oda Stage Bursa Greater Municipality City Theater / Tayyare Culture Centre Merinos Atatürk Congress Culture Center (ACCC) Uludağ University Prof. Dr. Mete Cengiz Cultural Centre BAOB Auditorium Kültürpark Open Air Theater Ördekli Hammam Cultural Centre Gökdere Madrasa Cultural Centre Karabaş-ı Veli Cultural Centre Nilüfer Municipality Theater - Uğur Mumcu Stage Nazım Hikmet Kültürevi Konak Cultural Centre- Sanat Mahal Mudanya Uğur Mumcu Cultural Centre Adile Naşit Theater Festivals 24

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Bursa International Bursa Festival June-July International Bursa International Golden Karagöz Folk Dances Festival July International Bursa International Children and Youth Theatre Festival Oct. International Bursa International Karagöz Puppet and Shadow Plays Festival Nov. - Dec. International Orhangazi Folklore Festival July International İznik Folk Dance Festival Sept. International Gemlik International Folklore Festival Sept. International Bursa International Bursa Silk Road Film Festival Oct. International Bursa Literature Days April National/Public Bursa Bursa Photo Days Oct. National/Public Nilüfer Music Festival Sept. National/Public Osmangazi Ovaakça Fig Festival Oct. National/Public Yıldırım Cumalıkızık Festival June National/Public Yenişehir Pepper Festival Sept. National/Public Keles Traditional Keles Kocayayla Feast June National/Public Orhaneli Göynükbelen - Strawberry Festival July National/Public Orhaneli Karagöz Culture Festival June National/Public Gemlik Olive Festival Aug. National/Public Gürsu Gürsu Art and Pear Festival July National/Public Kestel Rainbow Outdoor Ornamental Plants Festival Sept. National/Public İnegöl Culture Art Festival Aug. - Sept. National/Public Mudanya Armistice of Mudanya Celebrations Oct. National/Public Bursa Traditional Karakucak Wrestling Festival May National/Public Karacabey Stork Festival July International Shopping Shopping

Bursa Grand Bazaar 25 Since textile industry is highly developed, Bursa is an ideal place for buying top quality textile products. In Bursa, you will find a few shops offering moderate to high priced goods ranging from clothes and accessories, shoes, handbags, cosmetics and toys. The big shopping centers are mainly outside the city. Kapalıçarşı and Kozahan are the historical shopping centers where you can buy gifts for your beloved ones. Items on offer are mostly exclusive ones including jewelry, textiles, silk, carpets, home decoration pieces and leather. Bursa is also a good place for antique and souvenir collectors. Famous towels of Bursa are among things that will be at the top in your shopping list. Shopping Centres Kapalıçarşı / Bazaar Magazin Outlet AVM / Hall Kozahan Nilpark AVM / Mall Zafer Plaza AVM / Mall Özdilek Korupark AVM / Mall Özdilek Park Bursa Anatolium AVM / Mall Pembe Çarşı As Merkez Outlet AVM / Mall IKEA Kent Meydanı AVM / Mall Metro Gross Market Carrefour SA AVM / Mall Park Ora AVM/Mall Endülüs Park AVM / Mall Marka AVM/Mall Gastronomy

The city center is full of restaurants; Bursa Kebap (İskender Kebap) is the most Gastronomy popular dish. Turkish kebab tradition dates back to nomadic Turks. It is served in many different ways in different regions. Try eating in famous İskender Kebab Restaurant . The candied chestnuts have an unforgettable taste. The delicious peaches of Bursa are unique. Bursa Kebap (İskender Kebap) It is a kind of döner kebab prepared from thinly cut grilled lamb basted with hot tomato sauce over pieces of pita bread and generously slathered with melted sheep butter and yogurt. It is commonly consumed with şıra (grape juice) as a drink to aid digestion. Tomato sauce and boiling butter are sometimes poured over the dish, at the table. Kemalpaşa Tatlısı The dessert is prepared from a dough, regional unsalted cheese, semolina, egg, water and baking powder. The dough is formed into small balls that are fried and then boiled in syrup. It is served with cream in winter and with ice cream in summer. 26 İnegöl Köftesi It is a special grilled meatball. The meatballs kneaded in big and round pieces, are cooked with grill. The fame of İnegöl meatball is known to entire Turkey. Meatballs are composed of a certain mixture rates of veal meat sheep, meat, salt, sodium bicarbonate, and onion. İnegöl meatball has no spice. Pideli Köfte It is grilled meatball served over pita bread and tomato, yogurt and green peppers on the side. Butter and tomato sauce gives the favour to the meatballs and pita bread. Cantık It is made by a small round dough on which the material you like (minced meat, cheese etc.) is put as a topping and cooked in special oven.

Candied Chesnut Candied Chesnut is a speciality of Bursa. Chestnuts are candied in sugar syrup and glazed. Chestnuts may be eaten on their own. They are also the basis for many desserts. It is known locally as “Kestane Şekeri”. Famous Local Products 27 Bursa Knife making has a knife art of The in place special and renowned with the traditional Made Bursa. 150 different process, handcraft such being identified are knives knife, bread as meat carving knife, knife. and butcher boning knife Gemlik Olives Olives Gemlik a big part in are trees olive The Sea. Marmara the of the region of feature most characteristic The and the flesh is black these olives the seed. depart from is easy to Bursa Peach Bursa is a city famous for its peaches. its peaches. for Bursa is a city famous are peaches types of different Many be originated to Believed here. grown of is seen as a symbol peach in China, and immortality. long life İznik Tiles in İznik tiles produced ceramic The the 15th and during Nicaea) (historic the cultural represent 16th centuries the Ottoman of and artistic zenith these tiles of examples The Empire. of the best collections part of are the and around museums in Turkey world. Bursa Black Fig Bursa Black as the best Fig is known Bursa Black with its long shelfworld table fig in the sweet big size, appearance, external life, is It and juicy on the inside structure. and %90 of in Bursa area growing only is harvested fig production black total in Bursa. Bursa Silk Chinese and brought which the Silk Road, at the end of located Conveniently and silk trade for has been a center Bursa Anatolia, via Europe silk to Persian produced handicraft, prime local silk is Bursa’s Today, since. ever silk production the 15th century. is the main silk bazaar since Han and Koza villages 23 local by With its sub-tropical climate, Bursa is home of very important agricultural very home of Bursa is climate, With its sub-tropical andfor its unique taste world famous in the fig is black Bursa’s products. Bursa’s olives, the highest quality table of as being the producer Also, quality. ‘Deveci Bursa’s Besides, indication. the geographical have Olives’ ‘Gemlik its various as well as products cherry also most wanted are and peaches Pear’, vegetables. that it hosted fact due to potential indication geographical Bursa has a rich products local many and home of present past to from civilizations various famous the of Some industry. agri-food and strong the mild climate thanks to are: so far indications as geographical registered products local Famous Local Products Local Famous Restaurant & Cafes

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No:5 D:1 Nilüfer ANADOLU ET LOKANTASI Eski Mudanya Yolu Caddesi No:8 Bademli Mudanya ÇAĞRIŞAN ET MANGAL Çağrışan Mah. Mudanya Cad. No:130 Mudanya BADEMLİ ET MANGAL RESTAURANT Nilüfer Köyü Mudanya Cad. No:261 Osmangazi KÖFTECİ YUSUF Yeni Yalova Yolu 3.Km No:408 (Özdilek Karşısı) Osmangazi BY AHTAPOTUS BALIK RESTORANI Odunluk Mah. Akademi Cad. No:10/B Nilüfer SİESTA MEŞELİ Ormanlar Cad. Meşeli Park Bursa Organize Sanayi Bölgesi Nilüfer RAFİNE MUTFAK STEAK HOUSE Mudanya Yolu Cad. Gedik Plaza No:17/1 Nilüfer EGE BALIK Eski Mudanya Yolu Cad. 35/1 Bademli 28 BURSA İZNİK BERLİN LOKANTASI İskele Mah. Göl Sahil Cad. No:54 İznik BADEGAH Kuruçeşme Mah. Sakarya Cad. No: 20 Osmangazi CUMALIKIZIK Köyiçi Mevkii, Cumalıkızık Köyü - Yıldırım DENİZ TABAĞI ISTAKOZ Kuruçeşme Mah. Sakarya Cad. Osmangazi FAYTON Umurbey Mah. Kapıcı Cad. No:9/1 Yıldırım GAGALİNİ Kükürtlü Cad. Tan İş Mer No: 67 - Çekirge Osmangazi KÜLTÜR PARK DÖRTLER RESTAURANT Gaziakdemir Mah. Kültürpark İçi No:4/87 Osmangazi KALECİK RESTAURANT Osmangazi Mah. 7.Kale Sk. No:27 Osmangazi LEMAN KÜLTÜR RESTAURANT Alacamescit Mah. Tuzpazarı Sk. No:12 Osmangazi METİS RESTAURANT Nilüfer Köy Mudanya Yolu Cad. No:30 Osmangazi MOSANTRAL Görükle Sakarya Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:101/B-G Nilüfer MÜSADENİZLE Kuruçeşme Mah. Altıparmak Cad. No:9-D Osmangazi ONUNCUKÖY Kurtoğlu Mah. İ. Akdemir Sk. No:6 Setbaşı Yıldırım ŞANTAN RESTAURANT Ulu Mah. Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad. No:139 Osmangazi ŞEKEREV Cami Şerif Mah. İskele Cad. No:9 - Zeytinbağı Mudanya TÜRKÜ TADI Muradiye Mah. Çekirge Cad. No:69/A Osmangazi KÜÇÜKSARAY PİDELİ KÖFTE Kavaklı Mahallesi, Osmangazi Cad. No:1, 16040 Osmangazi/Bursa ZENNUP 1844 Çamlıca Mahallesi, Lefkoşe Cd. 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The first ecumenical council of the Church was in Nicaea (İznik), Bursa The first capital of Ottoman Empire is Bursa The first money of Ottoman Empire was coined in Bursa The first bridge of Ottoman Empire was built in Bursa The first wool, cotton ans silk fabric were woven in Bursa The first silk company was established in Bursa 31 The first hospital of Ottoman Empire was built in Bursa The first theater building in Anatolia is in Bursa The first official museum of Anatolia was opened in Bursa in 1902 The first city museum in Turkey was opened in Bursa The first and only folk dance without music is Bursa’s The first skiiing contest in Turkey was organised in Bursa The first towel in the world was produced in Bursa The first cableway of Turkey was built in Bursa The first chrome mine in the world was found in Orhaneli, Bursa in 1848. The first tile of Ottoman Empire was produced in İznik, Bursa. The first mineral water enterprise of Turkey was operated in Bursa in 1855. 32 Subway / Tramway T1 -T3TRAMLINES BURSARAY andBURTRAM Subway /Tramway A D OA R

MUDANY Emek

Korupark Organize Sanayi

Hamitler / Fethiye

Karaman

Bursaspor Acemler Kültürpark Merinos Osmangazi Yıldırım/DavutdedeDuaçınarı Kestel D Uluyol Adliye ROA

SGK ANKARA Gürsu Özlüce Nilüfer Ataevler Hacivat Batıkent Gazcılar Otosansit Üniversite Yüzüncüyıl Küçük Sanayi Osmangazi Stadyum Mimar Sinan/BTÜ Gökdere T1 TRAM LINE Fatih Sultan Mehmet

GökdereMeydancık EmirsultanÇınarönü M. T3 TRAM LINE

Çatalfırın Kayhan Altıparmak Çancılar KozahanTuzpazarı Zafer Plaza

Last Station BURSARAY Line 1 Ulucami Heykel Bursa Roadway BURSARAY Line 2

Station Tram Line T1

Transfer Station Tram Line T3 USEFUL INFORMATION

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

You will need to pay for any medical treatment which you receive in Turkey. For this reason it is advisable to take out medical insurance before travelling. Bursa has several JCI-Accredited Hospitals. It is not diffucult to find English-speaking doctors. Drugs are sold only at pharmacies daytime. Pharmacies on duty are offering non-stop service. RENT A CAR

You can drive in Turkey with EU, US or International friving license. You should have your driving license, your passport and insurance documents of the vehicle with you in the car at all times, All of the major international car rental companies, as well as a number of local ones, have offices in Bursa. Driving in Turkey is on the right. Turkish road signs conform to the International Protocol on Road Signs and archaeological and historic sites are indicated by yellow signs. Avis +90 444 28 47 | Budget +90 444 47 22 Europcar +90 216 427 04 27 | Sixt +90 212 444 00 76 ELECTRICITY

The mains voltage for electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz. Central European type wall socket (two-pin plugs) is standard in Bursa. STAY SAFE

Bursa is a safe city with Interpol ranking it as one of the safest holiday destination in Europe. But of course you should always be cautious if you’re wandering alone in late night. CLIMATE

Bursa has Mediterranean type humid subtropical climate. Monthly Average Temperatures: (°C)

January: 0 / 6 February: 2 / 9 March: 5/ 14 April: 7 / 19 May: 10 / 23 June: 15 / 28 July: 18 / 30 August: 19 / 34 September: 14 / 25 October: 12 / 21 November: 5 / 13 December: 4 / 11 USEFUL INFORMATION

Cost of Living Important

Average prices for every day consumer products Telephone Numbers

Bursaray Metro tickets approximately 0,5 € Central Tourist Information +90 (224) 220 18 48 1 full-price museum admission 4,5 € Police Emergency 155 1 sandwich around 2,5 € Emergency Medicine Call 112 1 beer in cafe 5 € Fire emergency 110 1 small coffee 3,5 € Directory Assistance 11811 1 pizza between 7-10 € Gendarme 156 Bursa Metropolitan Municipality 153 Bursa Governorship 179 Ministry of Culture and Tourism 176 Communication Centre CURRENCY Legal Tenders - Lira (TL) = 100 Kuruş Coins Kuruş: 5, 10, 25, 50 / TL: 1 Banknotes TL 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Turkish Lira Symbol

International credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants throughout Bursa. However it is advisable also to carry cash for the smaller shops and cafes, particularly in more rural areas. Usually, cash can be exchanged without charging commission in exchange offices, banks or hotels. Travellers’ cheques can be exchanged in banks only. Cash point machines (ATM) are available in most areas, which accept major credit and debit cards and give instructions in English. If you are planning to exchange currency back from TL before leaving the country, or are making a major purchase, which may need to be declared to customs, you will need to keep your transaction receipts in order to show that the currency has been legally exchanged.

BURSA ESKİŞEHİR BİLECİK DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Bursa Eskişehir Bilecik Development Agency (BEBKA) Address: Altınova Mah. İstanbul Cad. 424/4

Buttim İş Merkezi Buttim Plaza Kat 6 16250 Osmangazi/Bursa TÜRKİYE Phone: +90 224 211 13 27 Web: www.bebka.org.tr E-mail: [email protected]

Bursa Investment Support Ofﬁce invest_inbursa Web: www.bursainvest.gov.tr E-mail: [email protected]

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES HISTORICAL SITES MUSEUMS BURSA TOURISTIC Aktopraklık Hoyuk Arkeopark and Cumalıkızık Village İznik Hagia Sophia Archaeology Museum of Bursa Open-Air Museum Apollonia ad Ryndacum MAP

Karagöz Museum Sultanate Door (Hisar Gate) Yeşil Türbe (The Green Thomb) Gorukle Ancient Tomb Myrleia Mosaic Villas

Umurbey Silk Production and Design Centre

Hisar Arkeopark Derecik Basilica Ulu Mosque Irgandı Bridge

Bursa Eskişehir Bilecik Development Agency (BEBKA) Address: Altınova Mah. İstanbul Cad. 424/4

Buttim İş Merkezi Buttim Plaza Kat 6 16250 Osmangazi/Bursa TÜRKİYE

Kent (City) Museum

İznik Basilica Ancient Nicaea Roman Theater SHOPPING Covered Bazaar Koza Han Uluumay Museum Of Ottoman Folk Costumes and Jewelry

NATURE SPORTS Uludag National Park Karacabey Longoz Forest Sadagi Canyon Nature Park Balibey Han Suryapı MARKA Mall Korupark Mall Bursa Science and Technology Centre (BTM)

Suuctu Nature Park Saitabat Waterfall Oylat Cave Zafer Plaza Mall Park Ora Mall Bursa Anatolium Mall Panorama Bursa 1326 History Museum