Bursa, Turkey
15 Best Things to Do in Bursa
What actually deserves your hours in Bursa, ranked by the travelers who went.
We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 15 we track here. Updated monthly.
Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art
MuseumHoused in a beautifully restored Ottoman building, the Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art showcases the region's rich artistic heritage.
Read our full guide →Bayezid I Mosque
Religious siteBayezid I Mosque, commissioned by the fourth Ottoman sultan in the late 14th century, is a landmark of early Ottoman imperial architecture.
Read our full guide →Grand Mosque of Bursa
Religious siteThe Grand Mosque of Bursa, built in the late 14th century, is a masterpiece of Seljuk architecture.
Read our full guide →Irgandı Bridge
LandmarkIrgandı Bridge is a unique covered bridge dating back to the Ottoman era, spanning the Gökdere Stream in Bursa.
Read our full guide →Cumalıkızık
NeighborhoodCumalıkızık is a charming village on the foothills of Mount Uludağ, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its authentic Ottoman architecture.
Read our full guide →Koza Han
MarketKoza Han, built in the 15th century, is a classic Ottoman caravanserai that once hosted silk traders along the Silk Road.
Read our full guide →Green Tomb
Religious siteThe Green Tomb is the final resting place of Sultan Mehmed I, built in 1421. Its exterior is covered in vibrant green tiles that shimmer in the sunlight, making it a distinctive landmark.
Read our full guide →Tophane Clock Tower
LandmarkTophane Clock Tower is a striking Ottoman-era landmark situated in the historic Tophane district of Bursa.
Read our full guide →Green Mosque, Bursa
Religious siteThe Green Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Mehmed I, is part of a larger complex in eastern Bursa that includes a mausoleum, madrasa, public kitchen, and bathhouse.
Read our full guide →Emir Sultan Mosque
Religious siteEmir Sultan Mosque, named after the revered 14th-century saint Emir Sultan, is a major pilgrimage site in Bursa.
Read our full guide →Tofaş Museum of Cars and Anatolian Carriages
MuseumThe Tofaş Museum of Cars and Anatolian Carriages presents a fascinating contrast between early automotive history and traditional transportation.
Read our full guide →Bursa Atatürk Museum
MuseumBursa Atatürk Museum is a historic house museum that once served as the residence of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during his visits to Bursa.
Read our full guide →Orhan Gazi Mosque
Religious siteOrhan Gazi Mosque, constructed in the 14th century by the second Ottoman sultan, stands as a testament to early Ottoman architecture in Bursa.
Read our full guide →Bursa Archaeological Museum
MuseumThe Bursa Archaeological Museum offers a journey through millennia of regional history, with a focus on the Greek and Roman periods.
Read our full guide →Muradiye Complex
Religious siteThe Muradiye Complex is a historic Ottoman religious and social complex in Bursa, commissioned by Sultan Murad II.
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6 hidden gems in Bursa
Like Muradiye Complex and Emir Sultan Mosque, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
7 outdoor adventures near Bursa
Gülhane Park (91 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
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