Bursa City Guide

Bursa City Guide Raif Kaplano¤lu / ‹smail Cengiz

Bursa City Guide

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‹smail Cengiz Text

Raif Kaplano¤lu ‹smail Cengiz Translation

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Y›ld›z Metan / Nüans Photography

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Seçil Ofset Tel: +90 212 629 06 15 1st Edition, Fabruary 2008 2nd Edition, July 2008 3nd Edition, May 2009 ISBN 978-975-01932-1-7 Copyright © This book cannot be published completely or partially without the written authorization of the copyright owner.

Throughout the publishing process, a lot of effort has been put in order to update the content of the handbook. Nevertheless, addresses, hours and other details are subject to change. Therefore, no responsibility is assumed for the consequences occurring due to the use of the handbook.

Welcome to

Bursa Our lovely Bursa, is a city, which was the capital of the Ottoman Empire for six hundred years. It has functioned as a bridge uniting the past to the future and it never lost the significance of being a center for trinity, while embracing humanity and homeland for various states for two thousand years.

You should visit Bursa; first of all, because of its hospitality, its charming entourage, its natural wonders and it’s treasures of pre-Roman, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. The elegance of this city has been so captivating, that it has been even theme for many films and poems. So we assure you, that you won’t be disappointed.

It is one of the primary obligations of our local governance to introduce and carry on the cultural heritage of this city.

Our most important aim is, to give a message, which should create awareness of the importance of enjoying, experiencing and appreciating the mĂŠlange of natural, historical and cultural values of Bursa, for both local and foreign visitors.

We are kindly inviting you to come and have a joyful stay in Bursa, where you can enjoy yourself and the cradle of civilizations, the mirror of history and the core of culture.

Welcome to Bursa.

CONTENTS

Preface: Welcome to Bursa / 3 Bursa, in the Eyes of Travelers / 8 Bursa: Step by Step / 12 ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL ROUTES / 16 1st Alternative Tour: City Tour from the Bursa City Center / 16 2 nd Alternative Tour: From East to West / 19 3 rd Alternative Tour: Cumal›k›z›k / Waterfall / Misi / Zoo / Botanical / 25 4 th Alternative Tour: Uluda¤ Tour by Ropeway / 28 5 th Alternative Tour: Uluda¤ by Overland / 30 6 th Alternative Tour: Uluda¤ Nomad Villages / 31 7 th Alternative Tour: Nature Trekking / 32 8 th Alternative Tour: Mudanya / Kumyaka / Zeytinba¤› / 36 9 th Alternative Tour: Surroundings of Apolyont (Uluabat) Lake / 38 10 th Alternative Tour: Iznik and the Iznik Lake / 40 OTHER ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS / 45 Suuçtu Waterfall / The Paradise of Birds / Yeniflehir Oylat Spring Waters / Ayvaini and Oylat Caves ARCHITECTURE OF BURSA / 49 The Houses of Bursa / 50 Historical Places / 51 Economic and Social Structures / 52 Historical Khans / 53 Lodges / 55 Churchs and Synagogues / 56 Mosques, Tombs / 57 BATHS & SPRING RESORT / 61 MUSEUMS OF BURSA / 67 KULLIYAS OF BURSA / 77

Y›ld›r›m Kulliya / 78 Yeflil Kulliya / 81 Muradiye Kulliya / 83 Hudavendigar Kulliya / 90 Emir Sultan Kulliya / 92 GENERAL INFORMATION / 95 History / 96 Districts of Bursa / 99 Economy / 104 Cuisine of Bursa / 108 Culture / 111 Traditional Handcrafts / 111 Traditional Folk Dances / 112 Culture and Arts in Bursa / 116 Cultural Centers / 116 Cultural Events and Festivals / 122 Bazaars of Bursa / 128 Accomodation in Bursa / 134 Transportation / 140 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS / 143 Emergency / Fault Reporting / Health / Police / Gendarmerie Local Administration / Cultural Centers / Non Governmental Organizations Consulates / Media and Press / Hammams & Thermae / Shopping / Antiques Bookstores / Museums Restaurants / 150 Entertainment / 160 Hotels in Bursa / 161 Transport & Tourism / 164 ‹DO Sea Bus / Steamboats / Ferryboat / Airport / Ropeway Bus Terminal / Bus Firms / Rent a Car / Taxi Stands Travel Agencies / Fast Ferry Schedules Important Dates in Bursa / 170