Things to Do in Bursa: Places and Attractions

Beach & Vacation

Gazi Timurtaş Paşa Türbesi is a historic site located in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, opposite the Çakır Hamam. It houses the tomb of Gazi Timurtaş Paşa, one of Sultan Murad I's commanders and Yıldırım Bayezıt's Anatolian Beylerbeyi. The tomb was built in 1945 or 1949 by the Bursa Old Artifacts Lovers Association at the request of Bursa Governor Haşim İşcan. Constructed from cut stone, it is open-topped and surrounded by railings on three sides. It is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (277 m), Koza Han (374 m), and Bursa Clock Tower (378 m). The nearest public transport is the T1-Timurtaşpaşa tram stop (62 m).

Başçı İbrahim Mosque, located in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, was built by Başçı İbrahim during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. The original foundation charter of the mosque is kept in the Topkapı Palace archives. Damaged in the 1854 earthquake and used as a warehouse for a long time, the structure was restored and reopened for worship in 1960. The mosque is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (598 m), Irgandı Bridge (766 m), and Koza Han (683 m). The nearest public transport is the T1-Heykel tram stop (575 m).

Hisar Archeopark, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, is an open-air museum showcasing archaeological findings from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods. Excavations in the Hisar area, which began in 2014, have unearthed artifacts including a notable 2nd and 3rd-century AD Zodiac Mosaic. The archeopark aims to illuminate the region's 3000-year history and is 523 meters from the T1-Timurtaşpaşa tram stop. It is also within walking distance of Ulu Cami (773 m), Bursa Clock Tower (581 m), and Şehadet Mosque (376 m).

Nature & Adventure

İpek Han is a historic caravanserai in Osmangazi, Bursa, built in the first half of the 15th century by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed I to generate income for the Green Complex. Designed for silk merchants and yarn producers, this two-story structure is now used by textile merchants and ateliers specializing in wedding and evening dresses. It is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (212 m) and Koza Han (247 m), and 130 m from the T3-Zafer Plaza/Pirinç Han tram stop.

Turkish Baths & Spa

Religious Sites

Issız Han is a historical building near Seyran village in Bursa's Karacabey district, built at the end of the 14th century, bearing architectural features of the Seljuk period. It was built as a caravanserai by the great emir Celaleddin Eyne Bey during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Yıldırım Bayezit in 1394-1395, and is currently used as a boutique hotel.

Historic & Cultural

Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum is a full panoramic museum located in Bursa's Osmangazi district, which tells the story of the establishment of the Ottoman Empire with visuals. It is built on an area of 4,300 square meters in the Kamberler neighborhood, which has been transformed into a city park. It is located at the eastern end of the Khans Region, which starts with Pirinç Han.

Nature & Adventure

City Guides

Başçı İbrahim Hamamı, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, was built by Başçı İbrahim during the Fatih period. Situated next to the Başçı İbrahim Mosque, this single hammam features an octagonal domed cold room. The hammam is within walking distance of Ulu Cami (591 m), Irgandi Bridge (789 m), and Koza Han (681 m). The nearest public transport is the T1-Ulucami tram stop (573 m).

Religious Sites

Karıncalı Culture House and Museum is located in the Karıncalı neighborhood of Orhaneli district in Bursa. Opened in 2017 by the Karıncalı Municipality Culture and Solidarity Association, the museum showcases the village's cultural heritage. Visitors can see materials related to the village's agricultural production and daily life here.

Nature & Adventure

Nature & Adventure

Yıldırım Beyazıt Tomb is a historic site located in the Yıldırım district of Bursa. It was commissioned in 1406 by Emir Süleyman, son of Yıldırım Bayezid, and built by the architect Hüseyin oğlu Ali. This tomb is notable as the first Ottoman tomb with a portico, and its main square-plan section is covered by a large dome. Inside, there are sarcophagi belonging to Yıldırım Bayezid, his son İsa Çelebi, his wife, and two unidentified individuals. The tomb is 343 meters from the Gökdere metro stop.

Nalıncılar Hamamı, located in Osmangazi, Bursa, is an Ottoman bathhouse built in the 14th century by Murad I. This double bathhouse was also known by other names such as Hüdavendigâr, Galle Pazarı, Postacılar, and Tahıl Pazarı. It is 113 meters from the T3-Tuzpazarı tram stop, and within walking distance of Ulu Cami (407 m), Irgandi Bridge (462 m), and Yeşil Türbe (770 m).

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Located in Yıldırım, Bursa, Cumalıkızık Village Museum is an ethnography museum that reflects the 700-year history and cultural heritage of Cumalıkızık village, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The museum opened in 1992 with items donated by the villagers and was reopened on June 22, 2015, after being renovated by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. The two-story museum exhibits traditional items, agricultural tools, and a charter given to the village by Orhan Bey, all related to village life from the Ottoman period to the present day.

Okçu Baba Tomb is a historic site located in Osmangazi, Bursa, opposite the Saltanat Gate. Believed to have been built in the 14th century, the tomb belongs to Nasrettin Pasha, also known as Nusret Pasha, who rendered important services during the conquest of Bursa. The tomb features a dome on the inside and a roof on the outside, constructed with cut stone and brick. It is 69 meters from the T1-Timurtaşpaşa tram stop, and within walking distance of Ulu Cami (377 m), Koza Han (450 m), and Bursa Clock Tower (264 m).