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FULL DAY BURSA TOUR
08:25 You will be picked up from your hotel and
depart for Bursa.
Visit;
Bursa:
The First Capital of Ottoman Empire. Osman Bey,
who was born in a town of Bursa, conquered the towns
around Bursa in 1299 and this is the year regarded as
the founding of the Ottoman Empire, which was to survive
for over six hundred years. (The word Ottoman is derived
from his name, Osman) Bursa is located in the northwest
of the Anatolian peninsula and southeast of the Marmara
Sea. The shores of the Marmara Sea are 135 km away. The
most important peak in the province is Uludag (Legendary
Mount Olympus), which is a ski resort and national park.
Mount Uludag (Misios Olympos) :
Uludag (2543 m), 36km south of Bursa, is one of the
country’s favorite winter sports centers and as well as
skiing, its richness of flora and fauna has made it into
a National Park and summer activities like trekking and
camping are also popular. Uludag was previously known as
Olympus Misios in ancient times, and is known in
mythology as the place where the gods watched the Trojan
war.
Ulucami: (Grand Mosque of Bursa)
It was constructed between 1396 and 1400 by Sultan
Bayezit, fully made up of cut stone, with very thick and
high walls, 12 heavy four edged grade, with pendantives
as of 20 domes. It is the most classical and monumental
sample of the multi - domed mosques. It has the biggest
size (318 square meters) among all of the Turkish
mosques with its rich and roomy space.
Green (Yesil) Mosque:
Constructed between 1419 and 1420, It is called Green
Mosque due to the green turquoise tiles used on
adornments. It is one of the most important Ottoman
period structure in Bursa, and the mosque is famous with
its adornments much more than its architecture.
Green Tomb (Center):
Structure, which is the symbol of Bursa, is one of the
most beautiful samples of Ottoman tomb architecture.
Octagonal structure, to which you can climb via a marble
stair, is covered by a lead dome perched on a high hoop.
It is a unique structure with its tile adornments. Its
fully tile covered balcony is a master piece of art. One
of the most beautiful samples of the Ottoman wooden work,
the door was built by transition technique of walnut
tree, adorned with geometrical motifs and has
inscription on it.
20:00
End of the tour transfer back to hotel.
GENERAL INFORMATION &
CONDITIONS
We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes
before departure time. 30% discount for children below
the age 7, free for the ages 0-2.
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