Bursa Discovery Guide by Samet Simsek

Bursa Discovery Guide

Republic of Turkey Governorship of Bursa Bursa Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism

BURSA DISCOVERY GUIDE

Bursa Discovery Guide

Bursa Discovery Guide Prepared by: Çiğdem TAŞ

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Editor Selahattin YOLGİDEN Serdar KUŞKU

Book Design and Layout Öznur ERMAN Translation Aktan AYDOĞMUŞ

Photographers and Field Work Mukaddes KILIÇLAR Metin PINARCI Serdar KUŞKU Mehmet GÜLER Nedim KURTULUŞ Cengiz YILMAZ İlyas KABADAYI Republic of Turkey Governorship of Bursa Archives Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Archives Bursa District Culture and Tourism Directorate Archives Project Coordinator Mukaddes KILIÇLAR

1stEdition : Istanbul, March 2015 ISBN: 978-605-4866-02-1

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Index WELCOME TO THE MIGHTY CITY.................................................................................... 6 STROLL AROUND BURSA, DISCOVER THE NATURE...................................................... 7 “ALTERNATIVE TOURISM DESTINATIONS OF BURSA” THE PROJECT AND OBJECTIVES..................................................................................................................... 8 GREEN BURSA WITH NATURAL BEAUTIES AND HISTORIC TEXTURES......................... 9 Bursa From Past to Present............................................................................................. 10 “UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST” AND BURSA.......................................................... 12 Bursa’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Studies..................................................................... 13 BURSASPOR.................................................................................................................. 14 COUNTIES OF BURSA.................................................................................................... 15 BÜYÜKORHAN................................................................ 15 GEMLİK........................................................................... 16 GÜRSU............................................................................ 16 HARMANCIK.................................................................... 16 İNEGÖL............................................................................ 16 İZNİK ............................................................................... 16 MUDANYA ...................................................................... 17 MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA................................................... 18 NİLÜFER.......................................................................... 18 ORHANELİ........................................................................18 ORHANGAZİ................................................................................................................... 19 OSMANGAZİ................................................................................................................... 19 KARACABEY................................................................................................................... 20 KELES ............................................................................................................................. 20 KESTEL........................................................................................................................... 21 YENİŞEHİR...................................................................................................................... 21 YILDIRIM......................................................................................................................... 21 MONUMENTS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE...................................................................... 22 Yıldırım Mosque Complex................................................................................................ 22 Emir Sultan Mosque Complex......................................................................................... 22 Yeşil (Green) Mosque Complex........................................................................................ 23 Muradiye Mosque Complex............................................................................................. 23 Murad I (Hüdavendigar) Mosque Complex....................................................................... 24 Osman Gazi .................................................................................................................... 24 Orhan Gazi Mausoleum................................................................................................... 24 Orhan Mosque................................................................................................................ 24 Ulu (Great) Mosque......................................................................................................... 24 İznik Hagia Sophia Mosque............................................ 25 Monumental Tomb of Süleyman Çelebi.......................... 25 Bursa Citadel (Hisar) ..................................................... 25 Irgandı Bridge................................................................ 25 Mihrab Bridge ............................................................... 26 Bursa Clock Tower........................................................ 26 Historical Inns................................................................ 26 3

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Geruş (accursed) Synagogue......................................... 27 Ets Ahayim Synagogue.................................................. 27 Mayor Synagogue.......................................................... 27 French Church .............................................................. 28 Böcek Ayazma (Holy Insect Spring) Church.................... 28 Koimesis (Dormition of the Virgin) Church....................... 28 Church of Panagia Pontobasiliss.................................... 28 SOCIAL LIFE AND CULTURAL VALUES........................ 29 Museums....................................................................... 29 Culture and Arts.............................................................................................................. 30 Shopping......................................................................................................................... 30 Traditional Handicrafts..................................................................................................... 31 Traditional Folk Dances.................................................................................................... 32 Traditional Turkish Shadow Puppetry: Karagöz Play........................................................ 33 Bursa Cuisine.................................................................................................................. 34 SUKAYPARK (Water Ski Training Center)........................................................................ 34 ULUDAĞ AND THERMAL TOURISM............................................................................... 35 ULUDAĞ NATIONAL PARK............................................................................................. 35 THERMAL TOURISM IN BURSA...................................................................................... 37 ACTIVITY AND TRACK MAP........................................................................................... 38 Let’s have a look at the possible activities in and around Bursa....................................... 40 ACTIVITY INFORMATION................................................................................................ 40 ACTIVITY ICONS............................................................................................................. 41 DIFFICULTY LEVELS OF TRACKS................................................................................... 42 ACTIVITIES AND TRACKS............................................................................................... 43 1. KÜREKLIDERE WATERFALL....................................................................................... 43 2. SALMON TROUT RESORT – KÜREKLİ WATERFALL BURSA URBAN FOREST)......... 43 3. CUMALIKIZIK.............................................................................................................. 45 4. FİDYEKIZIK – ERİKLİYAYLA......................................................................................... 46 5. ERİKLİYAYLA – KOCABALIK VALLEY AND KANLI GÖL (BLOODY LAKE).................... 47 6. BALABAN WATERFALL.............................................................................................. 47 7. ALAÇAM WATERFALL................................................................................................ 48 8. GÖLBAŞI (LAKESIDE) ÇINARLI YOL (SYCAMORE ROAD)............................................48 9. GÖLBAŞI GÖLETİ (LAKESIDE LAGOON)..................................................................... 49 10. SAİTABAT WATERFALL............................................................................................ 50 11. ERİCEK LAGOON............................................................ 50 12. DIŞKAYA PARAGLIDING.................................................. 51 13. FEVZİYE VILLAGE – KARAGÖL(BLACK LAGOON)........... 52 14. YİĞİTALİ VILLAGE – GÖKÇEÖREN VILLAGE.................... 52 15. BAĞLI PLATEAU.............................................................. 53 16. SOĞUKPINAR – KETENLİ – ARAS WATERFALL.............. 54 17. KETENLİ PLATEAU.......................................................... 55 18. ARAS WATERFALL.......................................................... 55 19. KARACABEY LONGOZ (FLOODED) FORESTS (SOUTH).. 56 20. YENİKÖY – LONGOZ (FLOODED) FORESTS (NORTH).............................................. 57 21. ESKİKARAAĞAÇ VILLAGE........................................................................................ 58 22. MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA SUUÇTU WATERFALL........................................................ 58 23. MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA ŞAPÇI WATERFALL............................................................ 59

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24. MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA KÖSEHOROZ WATERFALL................................................. 59 25. DAĞYENİCE VILLAGE – DAĞYENİCE LAGOON........................................................ 60 26. MİSİ VILLAGE............................................................................................................ 60 27. AKÇALAR – FADILLI PARAGLIDING........................... 61 28. AYVAİNİ CAVE............................................................ 61 29. GÖLYAZI..................................................................... 62 30. KIRAN WATERFALL.................................................... 63 31. KIRANKÖY-KIRANYAYLA (PLATEAU).......................... 64 32. KIRAN VILLAGE DOKUZLAR WATERFALL.................. 65 33. OYLAT WATERFALL................................................... 66 34. OYLAT CAVE.............................................................. 66 35. İNEGÖL BOĞAZOVA – BAŞALAN PLATEAU.............. 67 36. İNEGÖL BOĞAZOVA................................................................................................. 67 37. HAYDARİYE SUDÜŞEN WATERFALL........................................................................ 68 38. İZNİK......................................................................................................................... 68 39. SANSARAK CANYON............................................................................................... 70 40. TRİLYE (ZEYTİNBAĞI)................................................................................................ 71 41. KELES KOCAYAYLA................................................................................................. 72 42. KELES KOCAKAVACIK VILLAGE................................................................................73 43. KELES GÖKÖZ LAGOON and MAREMŞAH PLATEAU.............................................. 73 44. KELES BARAKLI LAGOON........................................................................................ 74 45. KELES GELEMİÇ VILLAGE........................................................................................ 74 46. SADAĞI CANYON..................................................................................................... 75 47. ORHANELİ GÖYNÜKBELEN GÖLCÜK PLATEAU...................................................... 76 48. ULUDAĞ SARIALAN GENÇ YAŞAYIN (LIVE YOUNG) TRACK.....................................76 49. ULUDAĞ HOTELS – KURTKAYA – SARIALAN.......................................................... 78 50. ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – VOLFRAM ZİRVETEPE – LAKES REGION................... 79 51. ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – PAŞAÇAYIRI – BAĞLI VILLAGE.................................. 81 52. ULUDAĞ KİRAZLIYAYLA........................................................................................... 81 53. SARIALAN – ÇOBANKAYA........................................................................................ 82 54. ÇOBANKAYA PLATEAU............................................................................................ 83 55. SARIALAN-GÖLCÜK-KİRAZLIYAYLA ....................................................................... 84 56. ULUDAĞ SARIALAN – TONOZYAYLA AB-I HAYAT – ZEYNİLER.................................85 57. ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – BAKACAK.................................................................. 86 58. ULUDAĞ SOFTABOĞAN WATERFALL..................................................................... 87 59. ULUDAĞ BAKACAK.................................................................................................. 88 ACCOMMODATION AND GASTRONOMY...................................................................... 89 ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES OPERATING IN BURSA BEARING A TOURISM OPERATION LICENCE................................................................ 90 RESTAURANTS AND SPECIAL FACILITIES OPERATING IN BURSA BEARING A TOURISM OPERATION LICENCE........................... 92 HOW TO REACH BURSA........................................... 94 ADDRESSES and TELEPHONES............................... 95 EMERGENCY TELEPHONES...................................... 95 NECESSARY ADDRESSES and TELEPHONES.......... 95 BIBLIOGRAPHY......................................................... 96

URS WELCOME TO THE MIGHTY CITY

Every city has its popular places visited by everyone, as well as its famous historical and cultural values. The perception of the city is determined by theses spaces. Sultan’s Mosque Complexes, the Grand Mosque, Uludağ, Historic Bazaar and Hans, Cumalıkızık, Turkish baths and spas, Hacivat and Karagöz (screen puppets), Iskender Kebab are some of the values and entities that come to everyone’s mind, when it comes to Bursa. Almost each and every one of our districts, our neighborhoods, our streets is part of an ancient history; part of a legend, a poem, space for a monument. Mighty City Bursa is the ancestor of all our cities established in the Ottoman geography and a common heritage of humanity. However, this Mighty City promises history-, culture-, faith-, winter-, nature-, thermal-, health- and all kinds of alternative sports tourism; hundreds of destinations and thousands of pleasant feelings to explore; the heart of Uludağ for example; tones of green and blue you never knew, Mecnun Mehmed’s hand-made glazed tile works; the smell of inscription on the back streets; serenity, peace and its own rhythm of time that is specific to Bursa... Bursa Discovery Guide is a very good source to discover the beauty of our city. It contains many details you might need during your visit from practical trip routes to accommodation choices. Prepare your luggage. Get your backpacks. Make at least a 3-day program to be able to say you have seen Bursa. The Discovery Guide in your hand will be very helpful. I thank everyone who contributed in the preparation of this Guide and welcome you all to the Mighty City of Bursa. Münir KARALOĞLU Governor of Bursa

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STROLL AROUND BURSA, DISCOVER THE NATURE Bursa is one of the most important centers of attractions of our world and our country; not only with its historical and cultural wealth, but also with its opportunities in winter- and thermal tourism, nature and rural tourism, congress tourism and many more. This project is brought into action with the sense of awareness and responsibility of everyone involved by making use of the proper promotion and use of tourism potentials of Bursa’s historical and natural heritage. Our work is a project which is presented by an extensive number of components in harmonious composition integrity, carried out with the support of our Governor, Bebka Agency, in partnership with the 2nd Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management. The objective with this project is to project light into each and every corridor of our natural, cultural and geographic values and to help the enthusiasts and the users to explore all the richness, taking legal notices into account, paying regard to the balance of protection and usage (knowing the natural and wild elements, preserving both the ecosystem and all the wild elements and protecting themselves from the wild elements of nature). Our project, besides the intention of supporting the local development of regional basis, is also a society oriented, applicable on a physical level, sustainable project that contains the principle of a developable tourism policy. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this project and hope that this project will be worthy of our Green Bursa, City of Brands Bursa, City of Quality Bursa, which was crowned with the name “The Great City”, that has now entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site List with its Hanlar Region, Sultan’s Mosque Complexes, with Cumalıkızık Village, with Hacivat and Karagöz (screen puppets); provides long lasting benefits to its users and enthusiasts. With our best wishes… Mukaddes KILIÇLAR Acting Director for Culture and Tourism of Bursa City 7

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“ALTERNATIVE TOURISM DESTINATIONS OF BURSA” THE PROJECT AND OBJECTIVES

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Tourism is one of the fastest developing sectors in the world. Countries, regions and cities are in a big race to attract tourists to themselves in a globally growing competition environment. As in many countries, tourism in our country constitutes one of the most important forces of economy. It is regarded as one of the most important sectors that create jobs, provide foreign exchange inflows and attract foreign investment and is a natural attraction with historical and archaeological sites, developing tourism infrastructure and cultural structures. Studies have revealed that the trends in the developing tourism market change. As a result of changing values and consumption patterns, tourists nowadays tend towards the original and the singular; cultural experience richness, diversity and destinations that respect historic and natural environments are rather preferred. Bursa is a perfect match for the above mentioned profile with its historic and cultural heritage, authentic geography and natural values. Bursa, with these qualities, offers significant opportunities for assessing the potential for tourism and seizing these opportunities is only possible by understanding the change in modern-day values, life styles and consumption patterns. Accordingly; the overall objective of the project “Alternative Tourism Destinations of Bursa” is the development, extensification and diversification of eco-tourism and adventure tourism in Bursa, considering the protection and use of balance of natural and cultural resources, and to evaluate the potential for tourism in the region. For this reason, 59 tracks are made available for 12 different activities, just to form a basis for adventure and eco-tourism in Bursa.

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GREEN BURSA WITH NATURAL BEAUTIES AND HISTORIC TEXTURES

Bursa is located in the southeast of the Marmara Sea and Northwest of Turkey, established on the slopes of Mount Uludağ. It is surrounded by the cities Bilecik and Adapazarı in the east; İzmit, Yalova, Istanbul and the Marmara Sea in the north; Eskişehir and Kütahya in the south and Balıkesir in the west. The city’s population (According to 2014 figures) is 2.787.539 and with its natural assets and historical values, brought from the past into our time today and its increased value due to its geographical location, Bursa is the fourth largest city in Turkey. Bursa is a city with 17 districts and it is spread over 10.886.38 square kilometers land. The city is 155 meters above sea level, has a mild climate. 135 kilometers of coastline in the north created by the Marmara Sea; plains, plateaus and mountains such as Karacabey, Orhangazi, İznik, İnegöl, Bursa, Yenişehir; Uluabat, İznik Lakes and other ponds; rivers and streams such as Nilüfer, Deliçay, Göksu and Kemalpaşa stream and a variety of vegetation flora. The city referred to as “Green Bursa” with its natural assets and its unique beauty, is also geographically Anatolia’s gateway to the West. Its location on the passage from Istanbul to Anatolia, specially to Aegean and Mediterranean Regions; being the center of Turkey’s automotive and textile industries; its share in agricultural 9

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production and the intensity of the transport sector connected to that production; its tourism potential with its natural beauty and historical texture is what highlights the city Bursa.

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Bursa From Past to Present Archaeological resources date the first traces of settlement in Bursa back to 8,500 years ago, to the foundations of civilization the Neolithic period. There are numerous mounds that shed light on the prehistoric past of the northwest Anatolia in Bursa. About thirty of these mounds have already been detected, which are villages where people lived in the prehistoric period. After the collapse of the Hittite Empire in 1200 BC, which was first central authority in Anatolia, the Bursa region was invaded by communities like Bithynians and Thys, who later on came together and founded the Kingdom of Bithynia. Bursa became a city and was surrounded by walls was during the period of the Bithynian King Prusias I and was named therefore “Prusia” at the time. The Region was invaded by the Lydians VII BC, then passed into the hands of the Persians 545 BC, and met with the domination of Alexander III (the Great) after 333 BC who defeated the Persians and conquered Anatolia. The Kingdom of Bithynia was bonded with the Roman State with the testament of King Nikomedes IV (74 BC) and after this date it has been one of the Roman provinces in Asia. For many years, Bursa in the Roman domination later continued its existence as a province of the Byzantine Empire. Bursa and the surrounding area has been a very important region for Christians since II. Century AC and more than 50 churches and monasteries were founded from the V. Century AC onwards in various regions of Uludağ. Uludağ was given the name “Olympos” in history, which means “the Eternal Shine”. Later on it was called “Oros Ton Kalegeron”, “Keşişdağı” meaning “the Monk Mountain” because of the monasteries it was hosting; it was mentioned in the Travel Books of Evliya Çelebi as “Clergy Mountains” and was finally named Uludağ in 1925.

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The Turks came to Bursa for the first time in 1080. İznik was seized by the Seljuks between the years 1081-1097 and was made the capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire through these years. Ottoman Principality founded in 1299 in Söğüt, added İnegöl, Bilecik, Yenişehir and İznik to its territories. Bursa was bound to the Ottoman Empire by Orhan Gazi in 1326. Bursa gained its main importance during the Ottoman period being the first capital of a world empire of the time, which showed the direction to the world for centuries. Located on the Silk Road, Bursa with the distinction of being the gateway of Asia to the West in the XVI. Century, has been a center for commerce, culture, arts and politics. Bursa was occupied by the Greeks on July 8, 1920 during the years of the Independence War; stayed in Greek occupation for two years and was liberated from the occupation on September 11, 1922 as a result of great struggles. The Armistice of Mudania was signed on October 11, 1922 as the most important step towards independence. The city was reconstructed in the Republic Period and Bursa became a commercial center for the industry associations in the early years of the Republic. Bursa carries traces of many civilizations with their thousands of years of historical entities, from prehistoric times to the present day, which should be preserved. Bursa, being the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, can be defined as a “Museum City” with the historic identity and its architectural texture. With its cultural, historical and natural richness Bursa the City of Tourism is also a City of Brands for its world-famous silk, towels, textiles, İznik tiles, İskender kebab, İnegöl meatballs, Kemalpaşa dessert, chestnut candy, peaches, olives, knives, healing thermal springs and baths.

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“UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST” AND BURSA

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Within the framework of the 17th General Conference of UNESCO, held in Paris, between October 17- November 21, 1972 ”Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage” was adopted on 16th of November 1972 to ensure the necessary cooperation to keep alive the cultural and natural values, to create awareness on promoting cultural and natural assets of the world with in the community, accepted as common heritage of humanity with universal values, which are deteriorating for various reasons. This Agreement, dated April 14, 1982 by Law No. 2658, which found us suitable to participate, has been approved by the Council of Ministers Decision No. 8/4788 dated May 23, 1982 and was promulgated in the Official Gazette issue no: 17959. International importan and therefore admirable and worth protecting natural formations, monuments and sites are recognized as “World Heritage” status. Candidate assets gain this status in accordance with the decision of the World Heritage Committee, after completion of evaluations of the applications by the experts of International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which start with the application to UNESCO by the member states that have accepted the agreement. As of 2014 there are 1007 cultural and natural assets registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List worldwide, of which are 779 cultural, 197 natural and 31 mixed (cultural / natural) assets. This number is increasing by the World Heritage Committee meetings held each year. Detailed information can be accessed on the official website ok World Heritage Centre at http://whc.unesco.org/en/list. As a result of works led under the responsibility of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, 13 assets are recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage List in Turkey.

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At the World Heritage Committee’s 38.th Term Meeting, held in Qatar’s capital, Doha from15th - 25th June 2014, six entities from Turkey entered the World Heritage List in the Cultural Category: “Bursa and Cumalıkızık: Rise of the Ottoman Empire” as World Heritage Area; Orhangazi Mosque Complex and its surroundings including Hanlar District, Hüdavendigar (Murat I.) Complex, Yıldırım (Bayezid I.) Complex, Yeşil (Green) (Mehmed I.) Complex, Muradiye (Murat II.) Complex and Cumalıkızık Village at 998th place. For detailed information; please check the web sites: http://www.bursakulturturizm.gov.tr/tr,109565/dunyamiraslistesinde-bursa. html and http://www.bursayikesfet.co

Bursa’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Studies As a result of studies conducted at an international level in order to avoid the loss of local richness’s and diversities, UNESCO adopted the “Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention” on October 17, 2003 at its 32nd Session. The Convention emphasizes the need of the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage items in regard to respecting the cultural diversity and the human creativity, in order to give a sense of identity and sustainability to groups and communities and the need to pass these on to future generations. As of December 2014, Turkey has 12 registered historical heritage items on this list. In 2009, Karagöz, has been registered on the list of UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Iznik tile, Bursa Knife, Bath tradition, Erguvan (Judas tree) Festival, Gezek Culture and Danışık Entertainment are some of the items that are registered in the scope of the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage Works in 2013 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Additionally, preparations of files for registration into the Intangible Cultural Heritage List continue by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in order to pass these on to the future generations, to promote and to disseminate. For further information please visit the following web sites: http://www.bursa.gov.tr/icerik/249/somut-olmayan-kulturelmiras-calismalari. html, http://www.bursakulturturizm.gov.tr/TR,100585/bursa-ili-somutolmayan-kulturel-miras-calismalari.html, http://www.bursayikesfet.com 13

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BURSASPOR When talking about Bursa, one has to mention the sports club of the city; Bursaspor, which has become a symbol of the city. It has been founded by the unification of 5 Bursa clubs on June 1st, 1963. The 5 stars on the emblem, symbolize these 5 clubs. Black; Acar Training Club, Yellow; İstiklal, Green; Pınarspor, Ultramarine (dark blue); Çelikspor and Red; Akınspor. The colors; green and white are the reputational colors of Bursa, whereas green stands for the flora/landscape and white for the snow of the mighty Uludağ mountain. The club has a long history and many successes. Mostly known for its Football, the club also trains athletes in the branches of; Basketball, Volleyball, Skiing & Snowboarding, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Wakeboard, Bocca and Taekwondo. The clubs has a lot of success in these areas, as well. Cups won by the Football team: The club has raised up numerous Turkey Premier League (1) 2009-10 sports people for the national teams, but the most unforgettable success Turkey Cup (1) 1985-86 was the winning of the championship Prime Ministry Cup (2) 1971 1992 of the Turkish Premier Football 1. League (2) 1968-69 2006-07 League in 2009-2010 season. Being the first team, other than the classical four teams, having won the championship, Bursaspor has managed to write its name into history with golden letters, as the 5th team to win the cup. Watching Bursaspor, the pride of the city of Bursa, a team bound together with its fans and spectators, playing at the stadium with its wonderful ambience, your Bursa discovery will become an unforgettable experience. 14

For more and detailed information, please visit the official Clb Web-Site at: http://www.bursaspor.org.tr/

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COUNTIES OF BURSA BÜYÜKORHAN The county’s economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming and it is 81 km from Bursa city center.The county was named “Orhan-ı Kebir” with reference to Orhan Gazi, who added the county to Ottoman Empire territory in 1321. During the Republic, county was given the name Büyükorhan. Derecik Basilica from IV. Century AC, 6 Km away from the county and Görecik Plateau are worth seeing. Transport to Büyükorhan is possible from Izmir Road - Orhaneli route. GEMLİK Gemlik is located 32 km Northwest of Bursa and on the gulf-facing slopes of the mountains surrounding the Gemlik Bay. The county is known as the oldest city established near Bursa, which extends back to XII. Century BC. After being added to Turkish territory, the county was named “Gemilik” which means where the ships dock and are produced in the time of Ottoman Sultan Orhan Bey. Highlighted by the sea tourism during the summer months, Gemlik is also known for its delicious table olives. Transport to the county is possible from Bursa – Yalova Road.

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GÜRSU Gürsu is located12 km away from Bursa city center and is established on a flat plain. The county was formerly called Susığırlık took the name Gürsu in 1931.The county attracts attention with ancient trees and historic buildings that belong to the Ottoman period. The county made a name in the field of outdoor sports and paragliding is performed at Dışkaya Locality. Transport to the county is provided through Ankara Road. HARMANCIK Harmancık is a charming county 96 km away from Bursa City, which is located between the high plateaus in the South of Uludağ. The economy of the district with Turkey’s first chrome ore mining is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Ilıca spas with their green nature near Harmancik County are region’s oxygen tank. Transport to the county which has the only train station of Bursa is provided through Kütahya-Tavşanlı Road and Orhaneli Road. İNEGÖL İnegöl is located 45 km. Southeast of Bursa and has been an important settlement place of the Ottoman period. İshakpaşa Mosque and Mosque Complex, Hamza Bey Mosque, the Yıldırım Mosque, Kurşunlu Mosque, Kurşunlu Inn, Ortaköy Caravanserai are some of the important historical entities of the County. The county is quite advanced and famous for its meatballs, furniture and Oylat Spas. Alaçam, Arabaoturağı, Boğazova, Kıran Plateaus and ancient sycamores are İnegöl’s touristic attractions. Transport to the county is provided through Ankara Road. İZNİK İznik is established in South Marmara, on the eastern shore of the lake, which carries its name, is 85 km. far from Bursa. Outskirts of Iznik, which is established in primeval era, is surrounded by unprecedented city walls that are 5 km of length are preserved with care, that are the remains from the Roman period. Iznik was an important religious and political center during the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. The architecture of the city developed in parallel to this mosaic and these magnificent historical assets have reached until today.1st and 7th Council of Christianity gathered here and important decisions were taken. Its history reaching from the primeval era until today, the first Turkish capital of Anatolia; made its actual reputation

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in the Ottoman period with mastering in tile-making. Iznik-Tiles are taking their place as the rarest works in many museums around the world today. Iznik is a center of touristic attraction with many valuable historical assets that are worth seeing, such as Lefke and Istanbul Gates, the Theater, Stone Bridge and Beştaş Monument, Hagia Sophia Church, Hypoge Catacombs, Böcek Ayazması (Holy Insect Spring) and the Aqueducts, Rüstem Paşa Han and the Green Mosque with its famous ceramic tile works and it is in fact an “Open Air Museum”. The county offers spectacular natural beauties with its monumental trees, green nature, İznik Lake and Sansarak Canyon. Transport to the county is provided through Ankara Road – Yenişehir and Istanbul Road – Orhangazi. MUDANYA Mudanya is the oldest port city at the Marmara Sea coast and is 25 km to Bursa City. The history of the county reaches back to VII. Century BC, established with the name Apameia-Myrlea and today this ancient city is located at Hisarlık Hill. After the occupation it was named Montania. Transportation to the county, which can be considered as the harbor of Bursa, is provided from Istanbul and the surroundings by sea and highway. There are old Ottoman houses in this county, where the intense summer tourism can be experienced due to its clean air. Furthermore, the Armistice House where the Mudanya Armistice was signed is turned into a museum today. When travelled westward from Mudanya by the coastal road, Zeytinbağı (Trilye) and

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Kumyaka (Sigi) towns will be reached, where the historical texture has been preserved until today.

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MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA The old name of the county, 77 km to West from Bursa City Center, was Kirmasti. The county has witnessed various settlements throughout the time and the ancient city Miletopolis is also inside its boundaries. There are some historical assets in the town center, such as Lala Şahin Mausoleum, Hamzabey Mosque and Mausoleum, Şeyhmüftü Mosque and Mausoleum, Dorak Treasury Region and Kestelek ruins. Additionally Suuçtu Waterfalls located near Muradiyesarnıç Village, Tümbüldek Spas located near the village Akarca and Suçıktı Picnic Area are natural beauties that are worth visiting. The economy of the county bases on agriculture and livestock farming and the transportation is provided through Izmir Road. NİLÜFER Nilüfer (lotus) County, referred to as the “Bursa of the Future”, got its name from the Nilüfer Stream that passes through it, which got its name from, Nilufer Hatun; the wife of Orhan Gazi. Newly structured county and being suitable for modern urban planning conditions are important features of Nilüfer County. Gölyazı Village, located on the shores of Lake Uluabat is to be remembered with its monumental tree the “Crying Sycamore”, spectacular nature, the Temple and Church of Apollon. The village is protected by law as “conservation area”. Ayvaini Cave, which is the 6th longest cave of Turkey is located in Ayva Village, near Ulubat Lake, 40 km from Bursa City. Additionally, today known as Gümüştepe, formerly known as “Misi Village”, famous for winemaking, has also become a touristic center with its historical buildings and natural beauties. Transportation is provided through İzmir Road from the center. ORHANELİ Orhaneli is located at the skirts of Uludağ and is at 58 km distance to Bursa City. The economy of the county at the intersection of North Aegean and Southern Marmara, is based on agriculture and livestock farming. It is believed that the history of the town starts with the Roman Emperor Hadrianus, because the town’s former name was Adronos. The County passed from Byzantine domination to Ottoman rule in 1325 and was known during this period by the name “Beyce”.

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By an act of the Turkish Grand Parliament in 1934, the name was changed to Orhaneli. Çınarcık near to the County is famous for its natural beauty and is a one day excursion area. There are also Thermal Spa’s 6 km. to West, near the village of Sadağı. Transportation to the county is provided through the intersection at İzmir Road.

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ORHANGAZİ The county is located to the south of Marmara Sea and west of Iznik Lake and it is 45 km to Bursa City. Situated on Bursa-Yalova Road, the county is surrounded by Samanlı Mountains in the North and Katırlı Mountains in the South. The economy is based on advanced agriculture and industry. According to Ilıpınar Mound excavations, the history of Orhangazi reaches back to 5200 BC, which makes it one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia. The county which was known as Basilinopolis during the Roman period was conquered by the Ottoman sultan Orhan Gazi in the 1330’s and was finally named Orhangazi in 1913. Apart from all this, the most delicious olives in the world are grown here, climatically affected by Keramet Hot Springs, on the western shore of Lake Iznik. OSMANGAZİ Bursa’s largest county Osmangazi, was established in the slopes of Uludağ. The county is located at the intersection of Izmir, Istanbul and Eskisehir Roads and is the most developed township of Bursa, both in economic and cultural terms. Osmangazi is at the forefront with its historical richness, thermal spa’s and unique nature, its fertile agricultural plains, its industrial facilities and trade.

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Attraction centers that are in the borders of the county are the Bursa Castle and Fortress which are the symbols of Bursa, Reşat Oyal Culture Park, Merinos City Park, the Botanical Park, Soğanlı Zoo, Pınarbaşı Park, Soğukkuyu Park, Hamitler Park and Sukay Park, İnkaya Sycamore, which is considered a natural monument with its 600 years, Tophane slopes, Koza Han, Emir Han, Galle Han, Muradiye Mosque Complex, Hüdavendigar Mosque, the Great Mosque, the Archaeological Museum, the City Museum, Ottoman House Museum and Atatürk Museum. KARACABEY Karacabey, is located 65 km West of Bursa and in the South of the Marmara region. In the county known by the name “Mihalıç” during the ancient period, “Karaca Family”, a Turkish family, settled in the area during the Ottoman Period, took over the management. Ulu Mosque, which was built during the Ottoman period; Karacabey Mosque and Issız Han are among the important historical artifacts of the county. Karacabey Stud Farm, famous for horse breeding, which belongs to the county, also houses major agricultural enterprises. Bayramdere, 32 km far from the county is important for the summer tourism with its wide sandy beaches. Additionally, the Bird Sanctuary (Kuş Cenneti) 13 km from the county, which shelters many bird species is a corner of paradise with a variety of trees to be seen. That the County is located at the junction of highways to İzmir and Bursa-Çanakkale, Bursa-Balıkesir intersection point, has increased its Importance: KELES The history of Keles dates back to the Bithynians, which a small town, established on the southern slopes of Uludağ. Yakup Çelebi Mosque Complex is the most important historical heritage of the county. Kocayayla and Kocasu Rivers, attract

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attention with their unique natural beauties, which are suitable for alternative tourism activities are also close to this county. Transportation to the county is provided through the intersection at İzmir Road and over Orhaneli-Keles Road. KESTEL The county which is located 12 km east of Bursa was called “Kastel”, named after the castle during the Roman Period. Geyikli Baba Mosque Complex and the centuries-old giant sycamore called “Geyikli Baba Sycamore” in front of the complex are is interesting to see in the county, which was a village during the Ottoman Period. Saitabat waterfall and picnic spot near Derekızık village; Gözede Plateau, 15 km from the town center and Alaçam Plateau 17 km from the town center are worth seeing as well. Transportation to the county is provided through Ankara Road. YENİŞEHİR Yenişehir; was founded in the south of Marmara Region, 55 km east of Bursa, on the plains bearing its very name. The county is connected by land route to Bursa, Istanbul, Inegöl, Iznik, Orhangazi and Gemlik. The land was given to the veterans during the period of Osman Gazi, in order for them to work their own land. With time and various buildings that are constructed, a new town aroused and took the name Yenişehir. Yenişehir has a rich historical legacy of the Ottoman period. The Clock Tower rising above the Republican Area, is used by Yenişehir Municipality as its emblem. The Şemaki House is a unique example of the Ottoman architecture that is open to visitors as a museum today. YILDIRIM Yıldırım, established at the slopes of Uludağ, east of Bursa, has its name from the Ottoman Sultan Yıldırım Bayezid. The Town constitutes the central district of Bursa together with Osmangazi and Nilufer counties. Ski lifts connection with Uludağ, Turkey’s most popular winter sports center is made from Yıldırım. The village of Cumalıkızık, where Ottoman architecture has been carefully preserved until today, is important for the touristic value of county. Many historic structures are located here in Yıldırım, such as Yıldırım Mosque Complex, Green Mosque Complex and especially Emir Sultan Mosque, that are from the Ottoman period. Transportation to the county is provided through Ankara Road and the surroundings. 21

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The cultural heritage artifacts of Bursa which are sort of an “open air museum”, with a history of thousands of years, qualify to be the subject of a detailed study. Let us get acquainted with some of the most important ones of these works briefly, whereas each one of them can count as a monument of history. Yıldırım Mosque Complex Yıldırım Mosque Complex, which is located on a small hill in Yıldırım neighborhood of Bursa, was built in 1390’s by Yıldırım Bayezid. The complex is one of the most magnificent monuments in Bursa as an architectural icon, reflecting the transition from principality to state. Architecturally, the complex is made with a perfect workmanship and reflects the integrity of an artistic style. Yıldırım Mosque, Yıldırım Madrasah, Yıldırım Bath, Yıldırım Hospital and Yıldırım Mausoleum are what remained of the Complex today. Emir Sultan Mosque Complex Hundi Fatma Hatun, wife of the Sufi scholar Emir Sultan (Mehmet Şemseddin Bukhari) had the complex built, on behalf of her husband’s name, which can be seen from anywhere in the city with its unique architecture in Emir Sultan Neighborhood of Bursa. It was built in the beginning of the XV. Century. The complex with Emir Sultan Mosque and Mausoleum is an important religious place to visit which is more than crowded with visitors on holy days. Many foreign tourists also show interest in the Complex, which is now among centers of faith tourism in Bursa.

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Yeşil (Green) Mosque Complex The complex is located in Bursa’s Yeşil Neighborhood, and was built in 1419 by Çelebi Sultan Mehmet, the son of Yıldırım Bayezid. The Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum of the Complex that has been integrated into Bursa; are magnificent structures symbolizing the resurrection of the shaken Ottoman Empire after their defeat to Timur. The Green Mosque is one of the most important works of the early Ottoman Architecture and it received its reputation from the impeccable craftsmanship in stone carving and the decoration of the mosque with perfect tile work. Green Mosque, with its magnificent structure, grows prodigiously as the crown of the resurrection of the Ottoman Empire. Green Mosque

Muradiye Mosque Complex Muradiye Mosque Complex, located in Muradiye Neighborhood was built by Sultan Murad II between the years 1425-1426 and consists of the mosque, the madrasa, the bath, the soup kitchen and 12 tombs that were subsequently built. Muradiye Mosque is located in the center of the structure that was built by the last Ottoman Sultans in Bursa, as the last mosque complex. The mausoleum of Murad II located opposite the Muradiye Mosque belongs to the last Ottoman Sultan buried in Bursa. Muradiye is a historic district, where there are tombs of the prominent names that belong to the Members of the Ottoman Dynasty. Muradiye Mausoleums are of great historical and cultural importance by its perfection of stone and brick work and the beauty of the glazed tiles. 23

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Murad I (Hüdavendigar) Mosque Complex Murad I Mosque Complex also known as Hüdavendigar Complex is built on a hill, overlooking the Bursa Plain in Çekirge in the years 1363-1366 and consists of a mosque, a madrasa, a soup kitchen, a fountain, a bath and a mausoleum. Murad I Mosque, which is built by Murad I, consists of two floors, whereas the lower floor has been used as a mosque and the upper floor as madrasa. The mosque and madrasa together to take part in one structure, has enriched the different architectural texture of its own. The Mausoleum of Murad I is located across the Murad I Mosque, which was built by Yıldırım Bayezid, and there is the tomb of Murad I and the sarcophagus of eight princes in the mausoleum. Osman Gazi The structure located in the left at the entrance of Tophane Park has been constructed as a chapel before the conquest of Bursa. It is stated that Osman Gazi told his son Orhan Gazi showing the domed building in the city: “Son; when I’m dead, you shall place me under that silver dome in Bursa” during the Siege of Bursa. After the conquest of Bursa, the chapel was converted into a mosque and Osman Gazi was buried here. Orhan Gazi Mausoleum The mausoleum which is located at the right side of entrance of Tophane Park has been a building that belonged to Saint Elias Church before the conquest of Bursa. In Orhan Gazi Mausoleum, where the architectural features of the Byzantine period are partially preserved today, there are the sarcophagus of the members of the dynasty and the tomb of Orhan Gazi. Orhan Mosque Orhan Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Bursa that has been built by Orhan Gazi, in the year 1339 and is located opposite the town hall today. The structure that reflects the original patterns of the early Ottoman architecture has the distinction of being the oldest Sultan Mosque. Ulu (Great) Mosque Ulu Mosque is Bursa’s most imposing and most spacey congregation mosque (in terms of area), which has been built (1398-1400) by Sultan Yıldırım Bayezid and is located next to the city hall building. The mosque, that is one of the symbols of Bursa; is built with twenty domes are decorated with the finest examples of excellent woodworking and calligraphy.

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İznik Hagia Sophia Mosque This mosque, right in the middle of İznik which was established at the intersection of the roads from the four city gates, has been the church, in which the 7. Council of Christianity gathered to make important decisions about Christianity. After 1331, in the period of Orhan Gazi, it was converted into a mosque. The structure especially visited by foreign tourists, bears the imprints of Byzantine architecture. Monumental Tomb of Süleyman Çelebi Most widely read Turkish work of Islamic world “Mawlid” which was written by Süleyman Çelebi, was the first imam of the Ulu (Great) Mosque. This masterpiece is read with great pleasure since the day it was written until today and has been translated into many languages. The tomb of Süleyman Çelebi who is believed to have died in 1422, is on Çekirge Road. Bursa Citadel (Hisar) The construction of Bursa Castle reaches back to the city’s founding period and it has been extended with add-ons, and has been repaired during the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. There are five gates on the walls, surrounding Tophane district. These are Hisar Gate, Kaplıca Gate, Zindan Gate, Pınarbaşı Gate and Yer Gate. Irgandı Bridge Irgandı Bridge is constructed on Gökdere River which separates Osmangazi and Yıldırım counties and is one of the most important of early Ottoman architecture pieces. There are a few similar market bridges in Florence, Venice and in Lovech, Bulgaria. The bridge built in 1442 has the distinction of being a bridge with a market feature and is one of the important symbols of the town. Irgandı Bridge

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Mihrab Bridge The bridge was built on on Bursa-Karacabey Road over one of the Nilüfer River reaches by Selçuk Hatun, the daughter of Çelebi Sultan Mehmet. The bridge has two inscriptions written by the poet Cemali and the inscriptions are protected in Bursa Turkish and Islamic Artifacts Museum. Bursa Clock Tower Bursa Clock Tower built for the first time, in Tophane Park, by Sultan Abdul Aziz (1861- 1876) period as a fire tower and was demolished later at an unknown date. The Clock Tower of today was completed on August 31, 1905, and was put into service in the same place with a ceremony, in honor of accession to the throne of Abdul Hamid II, by the Governor Reşit Mümtaz Pasha. Today, an electronic clock attached tower is used as a fire lookout tower. Bursa’s liberation festivities are held at Tophane Park each year. Historical Inns Koza Han is located between Ulu Mosque and Orhan Mosque. It was built in 1492 by Bayezid II. Koza Han, formerly the location of the sale of silkworm cocoons, continues to contribute in Bursa economy in the field of sericulture. Fidan Han, north of the Uzun Bazaar and opposite Koza Han is still intact and active. There are sales of textiles in Fidan Han which is quite spacious and large. Emir Han, located just below Ulu (Great) Mosque, which is the first Bedesten (covered Turkish Clock Tower bazaar), built in Bursa by Orhan Gazi, in the second half of the XIV century. Emir Han could be considered as one of the first examples of Ottoman inns, is now making sales mainly in the textile branch. Pirinç (Rice) Han which is at the end of the road down from Ulu Mosque, between Bakırcılar Çarşısı (Coppersmiths Bazaar) and Zafer Çarşısı (Victory Bazaar) was built in 1508 by Sultan Bayezid II. It got its name because grain and rice was being sold here.

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There is a historical sycamore tree in front of Pirinç Han, which is one of the most beautiful inns of Bursa where the restoration is still in progress. İpek Han, one of the most beautiful and largest structures located in the center of the market of Bursa has been built by Sultan Mehmet Çelebi serves today in textile sales branch. Geyve Han, which can be defined as the most original structure among the inns, located beside Demirkapı Bazaar at the Grand Bazaar, has been a present for Sultan Mehmet Çelebi in the XV century and is used as a bazaar today. Balibey Han is the first threestory inn of the Ottoman Empire, is located Under Hisar gate and beside Kırkmerdivenler and is one of the important commercial spaces built in Bursa. The restoration works for Balibey Han started in 2006 and were completed in 2008. Tuz Han, a small inn, in Uzun Çarşı, on Tuz Pazarı Street; Kütahya Han (aka Çukurhan) which was built on behalf of Emir Sultan in the period of Murat II; Galle Han, one of the apprenticeship works of Sinan built in the XVI century; Kapan Han, which was built in the second half of the XIV century by Murat I on Inönü Street and Issız Han, which was built in 1394, to serve th Silk Road travelers in Seyran Village of Karacabey county are other historically important inns. Geruş (accursed) Synagogue The synagogue in Arab Şükrü Street was built by Selim II’s permission in the early XVI century. The Jews that Were expelled from Spain were accepted by the Ottoman Empire and placed in Bursa and this synagogue was founded. Geruş Synagogue today is extremely robust and well-maintained and is open for worship. Ets Ahayim Synagogue The structure also known as “The Tree of Life Synagogue” in Arab Şükrü Street is important for being the first synagogue built in the Ottoman period. It was allowed to be established after the conquest of Bursa, in the time of Orhan Bey by an imperial enactment. Mayor Synagogue The synagogue in Arab Şükrü Street was built by the Jews, settled in Bursa who came from Spain in XV century and it took the name of the island they came from. 27

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French Church The church located in Hocaalizade Quarter, opened for worship in 1880 by the French and the original name of the building is the Church of Santa Maria. The baroque style church (unlike other church buildings in the area), which has been repaired at various times, was opened to the worship of the families that came from Italy in the 1970s and following the completion of the restoration works in 2004, it was reopened as the French Church Culture House. Böcek Ayazma (Holy Insect Spring) Church It is located on Yakup Çelebi Street, east of the Koimesis (Dormition of the Virgin) Church in Iznik. The Holy Insect Spring is one of the most solid works to have survived from the VI century, which was originally built as a baptistery in the Byzantine period and later used as a sacred spring for orthodox Greeks. Koimesis (Dormition of the Virgin) Church Koimesis Church is located in the east of Iznik, near to Böcek Ayazma (Holy Insect Spring) Church and is estimated to be built in the VIII century. Dedicated to the death of Mary, it was named “Koimesis (Dormition of the Virgin)” is of importance in terms of Byzantine painting and architecture. Some sections of the foundations and the floor mosaics can be seen today Church of Panagia Pontobasiliss Known as the “Arched Church” in Trilye Resort of Mudanya, is stated to be the very first church with wall paintings. It is assumed that the church was dedicated to St. Mary and was built at the end of the XIII century. There are many layers of pictures on the walls of this church, which is of great importance for the Christian world. Today, the unused building’s walls and dome are intact.

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SOCIAL LIFE AND CULTURAL VALUES Historical identity, owned cultural heritage; unique natural beauties, museums, parks, crafts, cuisine, historical inns, baths, thermal spas, its share in the production and the success in the tourism sector parallel to all these are the basic dynamics that dominate the social life in Bursa. This rich diversity has affected the social life, and created an original, colorfull and broad cultural spectrum from the past till today. Museums The history and cultural richness that Bursa has amassed since hundreds of years, throughout the history, hosting various civilizations is exhibited in museums, which are spread all around the city. In Bursa, almost twenty museums are in service both private and public. Bursa City Museum, Hünkar Köşkü (Sultan’s Mansion) Museum, Merinos Textile Industry Museum, Karagöz House Museum, Forestry Museum, Uluumay Museum for Ottoman Folk Costumes and Jewelry, Tofaş Anatolian Cars Museum, Hüsnü Züber House Museum, Press Museum, Gemlik Celal Bayar Museum, Inegöl City Museum, Iznik Museum (Nilüfer Hatun Soup Kitchen), the 17th century Ottoman House Museum, the Archaeology Museum, the Atatürk House Museum, Mudanya Armistice House Museum, Yenişehir Şemaki House Museum are all open to visitors.

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Culture and Arts Culture and arts in Bursa, which is one of Turkey’s largest cities, developed to respond to the needs of today’s modern city and has a versatile structure. The main centers that are important in the life of Bursa’s culture and art scenery; Culture Park Open Air Theatre, Ahmet Vefik Pasha Theatre, City Theatre, City Library, Aircraft Cultural Center and Art Galleries, Barış Manço Cultural Center, Press Culture Palace, Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Conservatory, Fethiye Cultural Center, Gökdere Madrasa, Iznik Süleyman Pasha Madrasa Art Ateliers, Karabaş-i Veli Lodge Cultural Center, Seyid Usul Cultural Center, Konak Culture House, Merinos Atatürk Congress and Culture Center, Mullah Yegan Cultural Center, Mudanya Uğur Mumcu Culture Center, Ördekli Bath Cultural Center, TÜYAP Bursa International Fair and Congress Center, Uludağ Culture Center Chamber Theatre, Uludag University Cultural Centre, Nazim Hikmet Culture House and Leman Cultural Center. Festivals are organized in Bursa for the purpose of emphasizing the historical, cultural and touristic value of the city. The oldest traditional event held since 1962 is the “International Bursa Festival”. Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition, International Bursa Silk Road Film Festival, Children’s and Youth Theatre Festival, International Bursa Karagöz Puppet and Shadow Theater Festival, Bursa Literature Days, Bursa Photography Days and similar events are organized by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. Shopping Bursa has been a center for commerce due to its location on the Silk Road ever since the Ottoman Empire until today. Trade has gained importance as a factor that directs the daily life. Bursa today is a center for textiles, exporting its silk and wool fabrics to the world. Commercial life in the city maintains its vitality with the intertwined historic inns and bazaars. Many bazaars have been added later on to the Grand Bazaar and the Bedesten (covered street market), which was formed by covering the roof of the open spaces between the inns, during Orhan Gazi period.

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The Grand Bazaar, Jewelers Bazaar, Quilters Market, Shoe Market and furniture dealers, being the center for shopping and commerce today are in the position of being the showcase of the city. The historic inns, the Bedesten and the Long Market, the Flea Market, Tahtakale, Salt Market, Chicken Market and the region of the coppersmiths maintain their commercial importance even today. Other than historic inns and bazaars, shopping has gained on a different momentum with shopping malls opened in the recent years. Traditional Handicrafts Being the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and its location on the Silk Road has made Bursa an economic and cultural center and this has led to the diversification of handicrafts in the city. Sericulture and Tilemaking being the most important ones, Ropery, Saddlery (harness construction and repair), Cutlery, Blacksmithing, Tinsmithing, Köfüncülük (basketry), Çarıkçılık (rawhide sandal making), Saddle making are the handicrafts that are still being exercised today. The history of sericulture of Bursa can be traced back to the Byzantine era, which began with the silkworm cocoons brought from China to Byzantium in 522. Sericulture developed around Bursa, which has a suitable climate for the growth of Silkworms. The city became with time a center of silk weaving and the Silk Road was extended to Bursa. Sericulture and weaving reached the highest level in Bursa in the XV and XVI centuries and textile industry has arised on these foundations.

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The city continues to produce silk for Turkey and the world market. Koza Han, being the center of Sericulture in Bursa, keeps the distinction of still being the place, where the silk fabrics are sold today. Iznik Tiles which get their colors and patterns from the nature of Ä°znik is made by using quartz, glass powder and clay. Iznik tiles were used as important decorative elements and showed a great improvement in the decorative arts in the Ottoman Architecture between XVI and XVII centuries. Iznik Tile has been used in several works such as mosques, madrasas, soup kitchens, baths, palaces, pavilions, decorative and drinking water fountains and it has increased the art value and aesthetic beauty of the structure. Wall tiles in terms of their patterns and their unique beauty of their colors and technique, can be admired in all its glory. Plates, bowls, cups, lamps and mugs which are the most valuable parts of the European and American museums are spectacular examples of Iznik Tile art. Iznik Tiles which were perished in the beginning of the XVIII century began to be produced again in 1985. Traditional Folk Dances Folk dances show a variety in Bursa where different cultures created a mosaic. Bursa traditional folk dances can be classified as; SwordShield Dance, UludaÄ&#x; Turkmen Folk Dances and Rumelia Folk Dances. Folk dances with vibrant and rhythmic choreography are usually danced in teams. Sword-Shield or Sword-Shield War Games is different from many other folk dances because it is danced without music. The sounds of the swords and shields of the dancers are the music and rhythm of this dance. It is assumed that the history of this dance dates back to Anatolia before the Turks; it is also told that the

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veterans entering the city of Bursa after the conquest, danced for victory with swords and shields during the Ottoman period. Symbolizing the battles of the bygone eras; the Sword-Shield Dance consists mainly of six figures, and each figure has a meaning. The folklore team of the Sword-Shield Association represents Bursa and Turkey both at home and abroad. Its history dating back to the Anatolian Seljuks, “Mehter Takımı” the Janissary Band (Ottoman military marching band) is one of the important cultural values of Bursa. It is assumed that Orhan Bey established the “Mehterhane” the Janissary Band House, after the conquest of Bursa. The composing geniuses of western music such as Mozart and Bizet have been under the effect of the Mehter music and composed pieces in Turkish style and used Mehter band instruments. Bursa Mehter Band, continues to perform in the Mehterhane at Merinos Atatürk Congress and Culture Center Traditional Turkish Shadow Puppetry: Karagöz Play Karagöz Play; is a shadow puppetry on the basis of shapes, cut out of leather (called depicts – of human, animal, plant, furniture and so on.) are moved from behind a white curtain of light. There are many narratives about Karagöz and Hacivat figures, the shadow puppetry representatives of our country, who actually lived in Bursa and worked in Orhan Mosque. Karagöz and Hacivat, worked in the construction of a mosque during Sultan Orhan’s period (XIV century) and they were punished according to the orders of Sultan Orhan, because of the witty conversations between the two were distracting the other workers. Later on, Sheikh Küşteri puppet mastered the depictions of Karagöz and Hacivat handcrafted from leather and so began Karagöz Plays. Karagöz and Hacivat tradition still goes on today.

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The tradition of Shadow Puppetry is being kept alive, activities carried out in Karagöz House, across the Statue of Karagöz in Çekirge district and imaginative young artists are grown here. Karagöz seminars, Karagöz demonstrations are organized in order to transfer this culture to the next generations. Bursa Cuisine Geographical location, climate and rich soil in Bursa has increased the variety of vegetables and fruits. Being the trade center of the Ottoman for centuries, its proximity to the palace, welded cosmopolitan nature due to migration kept Bursa alive. This situation has affected the Bursa Cuisine and has created a food culture constantly enriched and renewed. Defined as the “Original Quintet of Bursa”; Iskender Kebab, Inegöl Meatballs, Kemalpaşa Dessert, Mihaliç Cheese and Chestnut Candies can be referred to, as the integrated symbols of the city. Other foods symbolizing Bursa’s food culture are meatballs with pita, Cantik (tatar salty shortbread with toppings) and peaches. Apart from the above mentioned; Milky Oğmaç Soup, Dede Soup, Milky Tarhana Soup, Sipsi, Beğendili (Aubergine Puree) Kebab, Dik Dik Kebab, Chestnut Stuffed Cabbage, Beef with Plums, Liver Wrap, Damat Paçası (Lasagne with chicken), Cennet Künkü (Dough rolls with cream), Turkish Delight with Walnut, Sesame Pita, are the traditional flavor of Bursa under the influence of the Ottoman palace cuisine SUKAYPARK (Water Ski Training Center) Turkey’s first cabled water ski center Sukaypark, pioneered for the establishment of facilities across Turkey, in Antalya, Istanbul, and Izmit. In Sukaypark, water ski training is offered by experienced instructors 7 days a week. Sukaypark is a center for social life as well, which also houses not only competitions throughout the year, but also various organizations and cultural activities.

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ULUDAĞ AND THERMAL TOURISM

ULUDAĞ NATIONAL PARK Uludağ is located 36 km south of Bursa and it is the highest mountain of the Marmara Region with its 2,543 meters in height. Uludağ, known by the name “Olympos” in the Ancient Era has its place in mythology as the place where the gods watched the Trojan War. Byzantine called it “Oros Ton Kalegeron”, and the Ottoman called it “Keşişdağı” both meaning “the Monk Mountain” and in 1925 with the proposal of Dr. Osman Şevki Bey, it was named “Uludağ”. The highest point of Uludağ, which is Turkey’s largest winter sports center Uludağ Hill is located in the Lakes Region. In Uludağ’s summit, there are nine glacial lakes of which some dry in the summer months. The most important lakes are Kara Göl (Black Lake), Kilimli Göl (Lake Kilimli), Buzlu Göl (Icy Lake) and Aynalı Göl (Mirrored Lake). There are Sarıalan, Kirazli, Kadı and Sobre highlands located on north side of the mountain. The mountain extending in northwest-southeast direction is 40 kilometers long. This nationally and internationally rare piece of nature with its values has been declared a “National Park” in 1961 and has been registered as “Natural Preservation Area in the 1st degree” in 2006. From Bursa towards the summit of Uludağ, has a very rich habitat diversity caused by the forest belts. Uludağ is a center for plant diversity by housing 30 Uludag endemics and 141 Turkey endemics; 171 endemic species in total. Uludağ is one of the rare places with a very rich plant cover; it is in fact one of the 122 of Important Plant Areas (IPA) located in Turkey.

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Favorable natural conditions of the national park allows the animals such as bears, wolves, jackals, foxes, roe deers, boars, partridges, wild pigeons, vultures, eagles, fish, nightingales and the wrens, to live and reproduce There is the Apollo Butterfly, which is an endemic species and the Bearded Vulture, which also has a very low count in the world, present in Uludağ National Park. Bearded Vulture and Golden Eagle are the species that give the region the “Important Bird Areas (IBAs)” status. Uludağ with an exceptional natural structure, a wealth of flora and fauna is not only suitable for the winter tourism; it is also a tourist attraction for summer camping, trekking and daily picnic excursion activities that can be performed each season. Winter sports are possible in average four months of the year at the location called as the “Hotels Zone” in Uludağ National Park. The time appropriate for skiing is the period between December 20 – March 20. Sarıalan, Çobankaya and Kirazlı Yayla are designed for camping and day use sites, where as a total of 4 camp sites (2 camps sites are for day use) are serving the visitors. Karabelen Plateau, which is the main entrance to Uludağ National Park is suitable for daily use with an existing infrastructure for an area with a capacity of 1000 people. The road that goes to right just before the entrance box offices are the direction to Bağlı and Soğukpınar villages. Kirazlı Plateau is located 25 km from the city center, is a transition point to Sarıalan and the Hotels Zone and a daily picnic area with a capacity of 2000 people. There is a forest camping and recreation area with a capacity of 1,000 people at Çobankaya and the hiking trails leading to Softaboğan Waterfall passes through this site. The “Panorama View Terrace” located at Çobankaya, is an important vantage point, from where the Marmara Sea can be viewed on clear weather days. Uludağ National Park Entrance - Karabelen Gate can be reached by a 22 kilometer trip from Bursa. Kirazlı Plateau is located 3 km away by the land route to Karabelen Entry Gate; Sarıalan 10 km away; 11 km from the Hotels Zone and Çobankaya, 2 km from the Hotels Zone to Karabelen Entry Gate. Sarialan Camping and Day Use Area can also be reached from Bursa via Kadıyayla from the Hotels’ Region by cable car. ( For more information about the cable car, please visit http:// www.teleferik.com.tr/bursa/ )

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THERMAL TOURISM IN BURSA The thermal baths and spas stimulating the domestic tourism of Bursa, is another wealth brought from the past till today. Bursa’s healing waters, led to the development of various structures in this direction in the city since the Roman period. The constructions of baths and spas that are sources of healing have continued during the Byzantine period. During the Ottoman period, the structures built in the Byzantine era have been repaired and new baths and spas were built. The healthful source of hot waters of the world’s richest city Bursa’s thermal baths and spas is the northern outskirts of Uludağ. The waters of Bursa’s springs, which have cured illnesses for centuries, are compared to amber, which is believed to have healing effects with its high level of energy. The spring waters in the center of Bursa erupt from Bademli Bahçe (Almond Garden - sulphureous) and Çekirge (Vakıfbahçe) Regions. The waters erupting in Çekirge are called “steely waters” and the waters erupting in Bademli Bahçe are called “sulphureous waters”, due to different chemical structures of the waters. There are a numerous thermal spring baths, hotels and modern facilities that are fed by Çekirge thermal sources. The best-known of the hot springs in Bursa center, which survived to this day are; Bursa’s oldest and largest spa, the “Old Hot Springs” (Armutlu) which was commissioned by Sultan Murad I; the “Sulfurous Hot Springs”, which is commissioned by Sultan Bayezid I; the “New Thermal Spa” built by Rustem Pasha, the grand vizier of Süleyman the Magnificent and “Mustafa Pasha Baths”, built on his own behalf. Outside the center of Bursa; Oylat Springs 27 km south of Inegöl and Çitli Mineral Water in Çitli village of Inegöl; Tümbüldek Spa in Akarca village of Mustafakemalpaşa district; Ağaçhisar Spa and Sadağı Spa of Orhaneli; Ilıcaksu Hot Springs, 5 km far from Harmancık town center; Keramet Thermal Spa in Keramet village of Orhangazi County, continues to cure diseases with their healing effects.

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(Marmara Sea)

(Ulubat Lake)

Nr DESTINATION

1 KÜREKLIDERE WATERFALL - YILDIRIM

15 BAĞLI PLATEAU - OSMANGAZİ

2 SALMON TROUT RESORT – KÜREKLİ WATERFALL - YILDIRIM

16 SOĞUKPINAR – KETENLİ – ARAS WATERFALL - OSMANGAZİ

3 CUMALIKIZIK - YILDIRIM

17 KETENLİ PLATEAU - OSMANGAZİ

4 FİDYEKIZIK – ERİKLİYAYLA - YILDIRIM

18 ARAS WATERFALL - OSMANGAZİ

5 ERİKLİYAYLA – KOCABALIK VALLEY AND KANLI GÖL (BLOODY LAKE) - YILDIRIM

19 KARACABEY LONGOZ (FLOODED) FORESTS (SOUTH) - KARACABEY

6 BALABAN WATERFALL - YILDIRIM

20 YENİKÖY – LONGOZ (FLOODED) FORESTS (NORTH) - KARACABEY

7 ALAÇAM WATERFALL - KESTEL

21 ESKİKARAAĞAÇ VILLAGE - KARACABEY

8 GÖLBAŞI (LAKESIDE) ÇINARLI YOL (SYCAMORE ROAD) - KESTEL

22 MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA SUUÇTU WATERFALL - M.K.P

9 GÖLBAŞI GÖLETİ (LAKESIDE LAGOON) - KESTEL

23 MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA ŞAPÇI WATERFALL - M.K.P

10 SAİTABAT WATERFALL - KESTEL

24 MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA KÖSEHOROZ WATERFALL - M.K.P

11 ERİCEK LAGOON - GÜRSU

25 DAĞYENİCE VILLAGE – DAĞYENİCE LAGOON - NİLÜFER

12 DIŞKAYA PARAGLIDING - GÜRSU

26 MİSİ VILLAGE - NİLÜFER

13 FEVZİYE VILLAGE – KARAGÖL(BLACK LAGOON) - GÜRSU

27 AKÇALAR – FADILLI PARAGLIDING - NİLÜFER

14 YİĞİTALİ VILLAGE – GÖKÇEÖREN VILLAGE - OSMANGAZİ

28 AYVAİNİ CAVE - NİLÜFER

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Destination Track Start Destination Track Finish Destination Access

(Iznik Lake)

GÖLYAZI - NİLÜFER

KELES GÖKÖZ LAGOON and MAREMŞAH PLATEAU - KELES

KIRAN WATERFALL - İNEGÖL

KELES BARAKLI LAGOON - KELES

KIRANKÖY-KIRANYAYLA (PLATEAU) - İNEGÖL

KELES GELEMİÇ VILLAGE - KELES

KIRAN VILLAGE DOKUZLAR WATERFALL - İNEGÖL

SADAĞI CANYON - ORHANELİ

OYLAT WATERFALL - İNEGÖL

ORHANELİ GÖYNÜKBELEN GÖLCÜK PLATEAU - ORHANELİ

OYLAT CAVE - İNEGÖL

ULUDAĞ SARIALAN GENÇ YAŞAYIN (LIVE YOUNG) TRACK

İNEGÖL BOĞAZOVA – BAŞALAN PLATEAU - İNEGÖL

ULUDAĞ HOTELS – KURTKAYA – SARIALAN

İNEGÖL BOĞAZOVA - İNEGÖL

ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – VOLFRAM = ZİRVETEPE – GÖLLER

HAYDARİYE SUDÜŞEN WATERFALL - GEMLİK

ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – PAŞAÇAYIRI – BAĞLI VILLAGE

İZNİK - İZNİK

ULUDAĞ KİRAZLIYAYLA

SANSARAK CANYON - İZNİK

SARIALAN – ÇOBANKAYA

TRİLYE (ZEYTİNBAĞI) - MUDANYA

ÇOBANKAYA PLATEAU

KELES KOCAYAYLA - KELES

SARIALAN-GÖLCÜK-KİRAZLIYAYLA

KELES KOCAKAVACIK VILLAGE - KELES

ULUDAĞ SARIALAN – TONOZYAYLA AB-I HAYAT – ZEYNİLER

ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – BAKACAK

ULUDAĞ SOFTABOĞAN WATERFALL

ULUDAĞ BAKACAK

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ACTIVITY INFORMATION In this book we have prepared for you to enjoy Bursa; we’ve included a variety of activities and destinations, 59 of them to be specific. The most important feature of this variety of destinations is, the possibility to enjoy the activities in combination or separately. In the same track, activities like “Hiking” can be done as well as “Canyon Passage” and “Nature Photography” can be performed. The following activities can be done: “View Watching”, Daily Activity Area”, Nature Marching “, “Nature photography”, “Historic Settlement”, “Canyon Passage”, “Daily Use”, “Angling/Fishing”, “Paragliding”, “OffRoad”, “Camping”,” Camping and Caravan”, “ Bird Watching”, “Cave” and “Mountain Bike”. These 59 activities are described according to their destinations in this book. Information about the coordinates, along with respective activity icons, estimated completion time, district connection information are indicated on each course. Users must be aware of the problems encountered on the tracks and they are required to take counter-measures accordingly. For more information about the dangers and precautions, you may contact; The Bursa Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate with the website http://www.bursakulturturizm.gov.tr and the web-site specially prepared within the framework of the project “Alternative Tourism Destinations of Bursa”; www.bursayikesfet.com

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Fishing

Cycling

Watching

Photography

Hiking

Watch-Point

Climbing

Caves

Off-Road

Cliff-Climbing

Trekking

Waterfall

Swimming

Paragliding

Sports

Daily Use Area

Historical Ruins

Camping

Caravan

Cable Car

Hotel

Coffee

Dining

History

Canyon

Forest Fire Alert

Gendarme Alert

Driveway

Drinking Fountain

Camp Fire

Slippery Terrain

Falling Rocks Alert

Rain

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Difficulty Level 1: Total hiking time does not exceed two hours. The paths are wide, the incline is weak. These tracks are suitable for straight walking.

Difficulty Level 2: Total hiking time does not exceed 3.5 hours; inclined segments of the tracks are maximum 300 meters. Difficulty Level 3: Total hiking time can be up to 5 hours. Narrow paths along the track, wet passages and forests, tracks with up to 500 meters long inclined segments.

Difficulty Level 4: Inclined tracks. 700 meters of up-hill walking. Rough paths, intensive forests, rocky terrain with a hiking time of approx. 6,5 hours.

Difficulty Level 5: Heavy inclined tracks, up-hill distance up to 1.000 meters, rocks, intense forests, difficult terrain. To complete the track, a certain route must be followed. Total track time is 8 hours, thus he assistance of a professional guide is required. Difficulty Level 6: Tracks requiring 8 hours and more. Long routes with frequent pit-stops. Tough ground conditions and heavy inclines, up-hill distances up to 1.500 meters.

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ACTIVITIES AND TRACKS 1. KÜREKLİDERE WATERFALL YILDIRIM Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Küreklidere: 17 km Kürekli Waterfall: N40.15271 E29.20321 Watch Point: N40.15289 E29.20373

Two different routes can be used to reach the waterfall from Bursa. Either through the Urban Forest or through the Ören (Historical Ruins) neighborhood along the Derekızık-Saitabat road. The beginning of the path through the forest, is 17 km from the city center. Küreklidere Waterfall begins to flow from an altitude of 1.850 meters above sea-level in Uludağ. The water flowing through the canyon, carrying the same name, builds large and small waterfalls long the way. The Kürekli waterfall pours from a height of about 80 meters.

2. SALMON TROUT RESORT – KÜREKLİ WATERFALL (BURSA URBAN FOREST)

Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Urban Forest: 15 km Approx. Walking Time: 90 mins.

Kürekli Şelalesi: N40.15271 E29.20321

Located 17 kilometers away from the city center Kürekli Waterfall can be reached through the old village road of Cumalıkızık Village on the way to Ankara. Bursa Urban Forest with 395 hectares, happens to be Turkey’s largest and widest urban forest. The Urban Forest Track offers picnic and playgrounds, beginning from the entrance gate, a small water-mill turned by the flowing water of the stream, rock gardens, wooden watch-towers alongside a bridge and ends after 2 kilometers near the waterfall. In some parts of the track, there are steep up-hill walking areas.

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3. CUMALIKIZIK Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Cumalıkızık: 12 km Cumalıkızık: N40.17537 E29.17164

Cumalıkızık Village can be reached through the Otosansit (Automobile Industrial Zone) intersection, on the 6th kilometer of the Ankara road. The village, carrying traces of the Ottoman rural architecture, could preserve its historical motives until today, thus forming the crown piece of Bursa, together with the villages of Fidyekızık, Derekızık, Değirmenlikızık and Hamamlıkızık. The establishment of the Cumalıkızık village, which is now administered by a foundation, dates back to the early settlement era of the Ottomans around Bursa, 700 years ago. Once living on the cultivation and production of raspberry, the most important source of livelihood of the Cumalıkızık villagers is tourism in recent years. Beginning from the village center, souvenirs and local foodstuff is sold in every house. Cumalıkızık inhabitants welcome not only people living in Bursa, but also domestic tourists from other cities during weekends. There is a possibility of accommodation in the local village houses. Especially on Sundays, visitors from neighboring Bursa come over to Cumalıkızık for enjoying rural, village-style breakfast. Used as a film set due to its historical identity, following the stone-

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paved streets of Cumalıkızık, leading to the South of the village, the ethnographical museum next to the mosque is worth visiting, while the tea-garden with its fountain offers a pleasant recreation. Cumalıkızık entered the List of UNESCO World Heritage with the heading: “Bursa and Cumalıkızık: Rise of the Ottoman Empire” as cultural heritage. The list, containing 13 units from Turkey, ranks 998 in the world-ranking and ranks 12 in Turkey.

4. FİDYEKIZIK - ERİKLİYAYLA

Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Fidyekizik: 8 km Approx. Walking Time: 120 mins. Erikliyayla: N40.16175 E29.14105 Fidyekızık: N40.17697 E29.13643

Dating back to the foundation of the Ottomans, the village being situated within the city, failed unfortunately to preserve its historical identity. Fidyekızık village is easily accessible, if turned to the Mesken direction on the High Specialization Hospital along the Ankara road. The track starts from the Ermantaş street on the right side of the Kızıklar Mansion. The road, turning to the right after the cemetery to Erikliyayla Street, continues along the control booth, that is situated at the street, leading to the Chestnut forest. The road, passes through Sansarpınarı and Fındıklı fountain localities and turns left after 5 kilometers. At this point, the road turns right over Kilisetepe facing Uludag’s vantage point. From this junction Erikliyayla is only 250 meters away.

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5. ERİKLİYAYLA – KOCABALIK VALLEY AND KANLI GÖL (BLOODY LAKE) Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Fidyekizik-Erikliyayla: 13 km Approx. Walking Time: 60 mins. Erikliyayla: N40.16175 E29.14105 Kanlıgöl (Bloody Lake): N40.15144 E29.14674 Kocabalık Valley: N40.15292 E29.14899

400 meters Northwest of Erikliyayla, that can be found at the end of the 5-kilometer road starting from the Fidyekızık square, there is Tuzla fountain. The path leading through the forest, from the right side of Tuzla Fountain, forms a great arc after 500 meters and leads to the Depo Fountain in the South. From this point, the stony road descends to the Kocabalık valley bed after 1 kilometer. In the valley, where various large and small scale pools are located, caused by the flowing waters from Uludag, the so called “Bloody Lake” starts at the point, where the path ends. Around the Bloody Lake, there is a small picnic area created by the local villagers.

6. BALABAN WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-75. Yıl Mah.-Balaban: 12 km Approx. Walking Time: 60 mins. Balaban Waterfall: N40.16410 E29.15439

Located on one of the arms of the Kırkpınar creek flowing into the Kocabalık valley from Uludag to the lower plains, the Balaban Waterfall is accessible from the 75. Yıl neighborhood in the Yıldırım District. Beginning from the Balaban Waterfall sign, the path runs parallel to the stream through rocky terrain and reaches the riverbed after 450 meters. Approximately 100 meters of the track, which passes through the old water channel above the river bed, requires caution. The distance between the Falls and the Water Depot, which happens to be the starting point of the track, is about 700 meters. In addition to private vehicles, the 75. Yıl neighborhood can be reached by municipal buses and minibusses available at the Town Square. 47

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Distance to City Center: Gençosman-Alaçam Waterfall: 32,5 km Approx. Walking Time: 60 mins. Alaçam Village: N40.12675 E29.29089 Alaçam Waterfall: N40.12049 E29.27465

Alaçam village can be reached through the county of Kestel on the Ankara driveway. Being a village of Georgian settlers, 30 kilometers away from town, Alaçam serves as a selected alternative winter sports center to Uludag Hotel Zone. With trout restaurants, the plateau located South of the village, Alaçam Waterfall is located on the Deliçay creek, of which the water is flowing down from Uludağ, is an attractive spot for visitors especially on weekends during the summer months. The melting snow in Uludag in spring months, forms the gushing waters of the Alaçam Waterfall, falling from about 10 meters of height.

8. GÖLBAŞI (LAKESIDE) ÇINARLI YOL (SYCAMORE ROAD) Distance to City Center: Gençosman-Gölbaşı Çınarlı Yol: 23,5 km.

Çınarlı Yol: N40.20998 E29.31496

Located within the borders of the county of Kestel, Çınarlı Yol (Sycamore Road) is 22 kilometers away from Bursa. Çınarlı Yol, 1,3 kilometers in length, sycamore trees on both sides of the road, form a corridor of trees, is a place of choice for nature photographers, especially during the foliage period in the fall. At the end of the Çınarlı Yol, parallel to Gölbasi Lagoon, there is a picnic area.

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9. GÖLBAŞI GÖLETİ (LAKESIDE LAGOON) Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Gölbaşı: 23,5 km.

Gölbaşı Lagoon: N40.21844 E29.32645

Located within the borders of the county of Kestel, Gölbaşı Göleti (Lakeside Lagoon) is 23 kilometers away from the city-center. Gölbasi Lagoon, initially built in 1933 for the purpose of irrigation, is since then a main attraction for anglers since many years. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality is working on creating a promenade area out of the Gölbaşı Lagoon, which has also been used for fish farming. Gölbaşı Lagoon

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10. SAİTABAT WATERFALL

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Distance from City-Center: Gençosman-Saitabat Waterfall: 19,3 km.

Derekızık Village: N40.16878 E29.21615 Saitabat Waterfall: N40.14839 E29.22595

Saitabat waterfall, located in the Güvercinlik village, lies 20 kilometers away from Bursa, and can be reached by turning right at the Kestel road junction on the Ankara driveway. The waterfall flows through a 30-meters canyon. Saitabat, in the shades of sycamore trees, on the edge of a stream, accompanied by meat-grill and trout restaurants. Initiated by the Saitabat Village Women’s Association, the place is a full attraction for Arab tourists during the summer, especially on weekends.

11. ERİCEK LAGOON

Distance to Dity-Center: Gençosman-Dışkaya: 27,3 km. Approx. Walking Time: 60 mins. Ericek Village: N40.31854 E29.26462 Ericek Lagoon: N40.31027 E29.29161

Ericek village, situated at the foot of the Katırlı mountains, is 19 kilometers away from the county of Gürsu. In Ericek, being mountain village, the path to the lagoon starts from the square, where the mosque is located in the village and reaches after approx. 3 kilometers the Ericek Lagoon. Ericek Lagoon, initially founded for the purpose of irrigation, attracts nowadays not only picnickers with its surrounding natural beauty, but also wakes the interest of photographers. Fishing/angling in the lagoon is also a popular activity for many. Gürsu municipality designated the picnic area around the Ericek Lagoon as a festival location and holds here during the last week of May every year, the traditional Hıdırellez (Spring/Summer Welcome) festivities and organizes a rice day.

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12. DIŞKAYA PARAGLIDING Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Dışkaya Paragliding Facility: 29,4 km. Dışkaya Village: N40.28483 E29.24315 Runway for Lift-Off: N40.26800 E29.23361 Facilities: N40.26944 E29.23058

12 kilometers away from the city center, located at 18 kilometers distance from the Gürsu district, on the Bursa-Ankara driveway, Dışkaya paragliding facility is the most popular place in Bursa in this field. In the social facilities of the Gürsu municipality, there are a total of 50 beds in 10 bungalows and a cafeteria. The paragliding Festival is organized within the framework of sport activities by the Gürsu Municipality in collaboration with GÜRHAVK (Gürsu Municipality Aviation Club).

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13. FEVZİYE VILLAGE – KARAGÖL(BLACK LAGOON)

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Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Fevziye Karagöl: 40 km. Ericek Köyü: N40.31822 E29.26405 Karagöl: N40.35037 E29.30739

Karagöl (Black Lagoon) is located 6,5 kilometers outside the Fevziye village, 22 kilometers away from the county of Gemlik and 45 kilometers from Bursa city-center. In spring, the lagoon attracts nature photographers with its blooming lotus flowers, whereas picnics virtually invade the shores during summertime. In autumn and winter months, Karagöl Lagoon is apreferred destination for offroad and Motocross clubs. With the participation of the surrounding villages, festivities are organized during the first week of July every year on the picnic area at Karagöl. There is fresh drinking water and plenty of playgrounds here. Karagöl is accessible through the village roads of Umurbey-Katırlı-Hamidiye -Fevziye from Gemlik that takes approx. 45 minutes.

14. YİĞİTALİ VILLAGE – GÖKÇEÖREN VILLAGE Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Yiğitali: 11 km. Approx. Walking Time: 120 mins. Gökçeören Yayla: N40.15984 E29.00101 Gökçeören Köyü: N40.14696 E28.98931

Formerly known as Çongara, the Yiğital village is 8 kilometers away from the city-center on the way to Uludağ. Uludağ is accessible either by both roads from Alacahırka or Çekirge. In addition to private vehicles, Yiğitali Village can be reached by special city busses from Çakırhamam and minibuses available at Kazım Baykal Street.The Gökçeören track starts at the street left of the village mosque and leads through gardens. The plateau is reached after walking through the forest and unpaved roads. The track continues passing a century-old sycamore tree to the left. If continued to the right on an unpaved road, Gökçeören village

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square is reached after 4 kilometers. If turned left to the path at the beginning of this road, following the direction sign of the Gökçeören village, a slight, 600 meters up-hill distance towards South, the vantage point can be reached, where Gökçeören Village at the bottom and behind it; the valley can be seen, where the Keles-Orhaneli road passes through. 20 meters from this point, the down-hill segment with the marked path starts and passes 1,2 kilometers through the forest towards the valley. The unpaved road leading to the path on the right towards the forest connects to Gökçeören village square passing by the Water Depot. Gökçeören village is connected to the Keles-Orhaneli driveway with a 1,5 kilometer paved road.

15. BAĞLI PLATEAU Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Bağlı Plateau: 31,6 km

Bağlı Yaylası: N40.07768 E29.09536

On the rear face of Uludag, situated on the Soğukpınar road, Bağlı plateau is visited intensively during the summer by people from Bursa for picnics. To reach the place, the road from Bursa to Uludağ should be preferred and on the way, just 100 meters before the entrance of the Uludağ National Park, a right turn to the Bağlıköyü-Soğukpınar road is necessary. The asphalt road stretching between Karabelen-Bağlı Plateau-Soğukpınar village is 11 kilometers. There is an alternative road leading to Soğukpınar after travelling 45 minutes on the road from Bursa to Keles. The distance between the highland and the Bağlı village is 2,2 kilometers and 5,4 kilometers to Soğukpınar. To reach the plateau, turn left after 35 kilometers on the Bursa-Keles driveway towards Soğukpınar.

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16. SOĞUKPINAR – KETENLİ – ARAS WATERFALL

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Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Soğukpınar: 37 km. Approx. Walking Time: 90 mins. Ketenli Yayla: N40.06201 E29.16079 Aras Şelalesi: N40.07702 E29.16925

The township of Soğukpınar, also the beginning of this track, is reached through the Bağlı Village-Soğukpınar path on the right, just before the entrance of the Uludag National Park entrance. The asphalt road stretching between Karabelen-Bağlı PlateauSoğukpınar village is 11 kilometers. There is an alternative road leading to Soğukpınar after travelling 45 minutes on the road from Bursa to Keles. The Ketenliyayla-Aras track can be reached through the asphalt road connecting Keles to Soğukpınar village. The distance between the Soğukpınar Village to the Aras Waterfall is 9,5 kilometers. The field path, leading towards Northwest, passing by the Soğukpınar village café will take you to Ketenli Plateau. This 2,5 kilometer unpaved road through the fields is pretty tough, especially during rainy weather, vehicular traffic is limited and difficulties while passing this section are possible.

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17. KETENLİ PLATEAU Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Ketenli Plateau: 44 km. Ketenli Yayla: N40.06201 E29.16079

Ketenli plateau is the exposition point of the paths, leading to the Aras Waterfall, South of Uludag. The plateau is at 1.440 meters altitude above sea level and can be reached through the Soğukpınar village. Once entering the Soğukpınar-Aras Falls track, the Ketenli plateau will be reached, covered by forests of dark pines and oaks. During spring and summer, photo tours are organized especially for macro photographers and the plateau offers fresh drinking water, thus ideal for camping, while being the habitat for a large number of endemic species of plants.

18. ARAS WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Soğukpınar-Ketenli-Aras: 46,5 km.

Aras Şelalesi: N40.07702 E29.16925

Born in the Southern slopes of Uludag, at an altitude of 1850 meters above sea level, the surrounding villagers call the waterfall Aras Springs, having its source deep in the rocks. Carrying the snow water of Uludağ and and bearing the same name as the valley, the waters of the Aras waterfall feed the Nilüfer River. The steep cliffs rising from behind the Aras Falls and a number of not so frequently used dangerous paths, connect to the South at 2,487 meters above sea level to a small peak, while the West side is connected to Cennetkaya. To reach the Aras waterfall, the stabilized road between Soğukpınar and Ketenli Plateau should be used. The Ketenli PlateauAras Waterfall track is 1,9 kilometers long.

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19. KARACABEY LONGOZ (FLOODED) FORESTS (SOUTH)

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Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Boğaz Village: 75 km. Seyran Village: N40.26507 E28.46992 Boğaz Village: N40.36147 E28.44350 Longoz Entrance: N40.36467 E28.44387

The swamp (flooded) forests in Karacakaya, called Longoz Forests, are found only in two other locations in Turkey; one in İğneada, Kırklareli and the other one in Acarlar, Sakarya. To reach the Longoz forests, a right turn at the 52nd kilometer of the BursaIzmir driveway is necessary, then to the Cambaz-Seyran Village road. Following this road will lead to Boğaz Village. The track starts at the unpaved path on the right side of the Longoz Forests sign. There are several other paths, connecting to a more significant road passing through 2,5 kilometers of the Northern regions of the track. The ground of the flooded forest is under water most of the year, and with the approach of spring, various ponds are formed here and there, with blooming lotus flowers, creating a rich flora. Additionally, the Longoz (Flooded) Forests is the home of 217 rare bird species, such as the white pelican, owl, bittern/butterbump, sandpiper, ruddy duck, flamingo, spoonbill, thick-knee, swan, pheasant, broadbilled sandpiper, Dalmatian Pelican, crane, green woodpecker, snake eagle and many other reptiles. Therefore, the region attracts researchers, nature photographers and bird watchers.

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20. YENİKÖY – LONGOZ (FLOODED) FORESTS (NORTH) Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Yeniköy: 82 km. Ovakorusu Bear Shelter: N40.36387 E28.42056 Yeniköy: N40.39401 E28.38402 Camping Area: N40.38685 E28.44884

Turning right at the 52nd kilometer of the Bursa-Izmir highway, to Cambaz-Seyran Hayırlar villages, then to the asphalt road leading to Boğaz Village on the Southern entrance of the Longoz (Flooded) Forests, Yeniköy direction towards West must be followed. The asphalt road passing by the Ovakorusu bear shelter at two kilometers distance from Boğaz Village, is connected to Yeniköy, 7 kilometers after passing Bayramdere. The unpaved road reaching the Northern entrance of the Longoz (Flooded) Forests, turns right from the center of Yenikoy and runs parallel to the lake shore. After passing the store of Forest Management 850 meters on the right, then turns right again, after 4 kilometers. The road, covered with sand coming from the beach through the winds, reaches a wide area after moving 2 kilometers further, beginning from the crossroads. This little pond with numerous blooming lotus flowers in spring is one of the most popular spots for camping groups, arriving here from other cities. When turned left at the junction, where the direction signs are placed, the road approaching the lake shore towards East, ends after following the Dalyan Lake 6 kilometers further.

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21. ESKİKARAAĞAÇ VILLAGE

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Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Eskikaraağaç: 42,5 km.

Eskikaraağaç Köyü: N40.18715 E28.61174

Eskikaraağaç village, 38 kilometers from Bursa city center, can be reached by the Bursa-Izmir driveway. Turning left at crossroads, the village situated on the side of Uluabat Lake, can be found after 3 kilometers of travel. Eskikaraağaç village, being home of the storks that welcome the arrival of spring, was declared “European Stork Village” by the European Natural Heritage Foundation and holds here a stork festival every May since 10 years. In the village, where the storks incubate, there is a world-class bird watching house and a watchtower situated in the village square, that attracts numerous nature lovers, bird watchers. From these watching facilities, a great part of the lake can be viewed as well. In addition, cameras placed by the Nature Conservation and National Parks Second Branch Directorate, the wildlife and natural habitat of the animals, especially of the storks around the village can be monitored. There is a one kilometer long coastal walking path along the lake in Eskikaraağaç village, where the ancient ruins of the Greek Mikhael Archangelos church can also be found.

22. MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA SUUÇTU WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Suuçtu: 103 km. Suuçtu Waterfall: N39.90048 E28.38426

Suuçtu Waterfall is located 20 kilometers South of the Mustafakemalpaşa county, at the township of Çataltepe, 86 kilometers away from Bursa city. The asphalt road, starting from the county-center and leading to Muradiyesarnıç village over Yalıntaş, ends at the picnic and recreation area 20 meters away from the Suuçtu Waterfall. Although the water of the Suuçtu Falls, flowing on Karadere creek, created by the collapse of the fault line, decreases in summer, but falling down from 38 meters, the lagoon at the bottom

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of the waterfall, offers a great view, especially for photographers. At Çataltepe location, where the visitors can also enjoy nature walks in addition to picnicking, there are several trout resorts, as well.

23. MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA ŞAPÇI WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Şapçı Village: 100 km. Approx. Walking time: 120 mins. Şapçı Köyü: N39.92742 E28.46708 Şapçı Şelalesi: N39.90805 E28.45248

Şapçı village, of the Mustafakemalpaşa County, is 16 kilometers away from the county and 102 kilometers from the city center of Bursa. The waterfall track, passing through linden, oak, elm and beech forests, is ideal for day hiking, offering fresh drinking water along the way. After 3,3 kilometers, the road through the forest, leads to the concrete bridge over the creek. Şapçı waterfall is 20 meters left of the bridge. The waterfall drops down from 15 meters height as several segments of streams. Şapçı waterfall flows well in the spring, but loses its natural beauty with the decrease of water in the summer.

24. MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA KÖSEHOROZ WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Kösehoroz Village: 112 km. Approx. Walking time: 120 mins. Kösehoroz Village: N39.92710 E28.52874 Kösehoroz Waterfall: N39.90036 E28.51197

Kösehoroz Waterfall is located 6 kilometers South of the Kösehoroz village, in the county of Mustafakemalpaşa. Passing the Karacabey County along the Bursa-Izmir driveway, you arrive in Mustafakemalpaşa, which is 86 kilometers away from the citycenter. The road, starting from the Kösehoroz village square, which is 20 kilometers from the county-center, continues for a while through the forest in the Tırnova village direction. After 4,3 kilometers on the asphalt road, there is a left turn to the unpaved road, continue first towards the South, then turn Northwest and walk for another 1,7 kilometer. 59

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In order to reach Değirmendere, to where the water falls, the path on the right side of the direction sign is to be used. Some segments of the unpaved road, that have been eroded by heavy rain, lead through rocky terrain and descends to the Kösehoroz Waterfall after 400 meters. There is a rocky lagoon, formed by the falling Kösehoroz waters of waterfall, that fall from 18 meters height.

25. DAĞYENİCE VILLAGE – DAĞYENİCE LAGOON Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Misiköy: 11,3 km. Approx. Walking time: 180 mins.

Dağyenice Village: N40.15695 E28.96088 Dağyenice Lagoon: N40.12997 E28.94027

The starting point of the track is Gümüştepe neighborhood, also known as Misi Village, is 12 kilometers away from the city-center, lies on the 3rd kilometer of the Orhaneli-Keles driveway that starts in the county of Nilüfer. The 8 kilometer long track starts from behind the cafés on the Misi village square, leads to Dere Sokak, and forms an arc through the İpekyolu Sokak junction, goes North first and continues ascending towards Southwest. Aiming to be the Centrum for thermal tourism in Bursa, infrastructure work is being conducted in Dağyenice Lagoon, is a preferred destination for picnic tourists at weekends. A hiking path around the lagoon, picnic area, car parks and public toilet facility are available.

26. MİSİ VILLAGE

Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Misiköy: 11,3 km. Misi Köyü: N40.17736 E28.97001

The Gümüştepe neighborhood, also known as Misi Village, is located on the 3rd kilometer of the Orhaneli-Keles driveway, has approx. 2.000 years old history. The historical settlement surrounded by four hills and covered by forests, has been declared a protected area in 1989 and the traditional houses reflecting the Ottoman 60

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architecture have been taken under preservation. The Misi village on the side of the Nilüfer creek, is highly preferred during spring and summer months, because of its closeness to the city-center. There is the possibility to find all kinds of food and beverages in the shops opened on the streets of the village, as well as in the tea-houses along the creek. Also, the recreation area just outside the village is favored by the inhabitants of Bursa for picnicking. There is a caravan park near the recreation and picnic area, built on an area of 12 decares. In this camping area, there is space for 100 caravans and 2.400 m2 area is reserved for tents. It is one of Turkey’s most modern caravan parks.

27. AKÇALAR – FADILLI PARAGLIDING Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Fadıllı Paragliding Site: 38 km. Take-Off Runway: N40.14496 E28.72374

The paragliding Training Center, established as a result of a cooperation between the Nilüfer Municipality and Nilüfer Sportive Aviation Club is 38 kilometers away from Bursa city-center. With 250 meters altitude above sea level, the Paragliding Training Center is located at a hill with a full view over the Uluabat lake. The runway used for paragliding take-off, is also used for aviation training courses. The Akçalar-Fadıllı Paragliding training center is the most popular training site after Gürsu Dışkaya.

28. AYVAİNİ CAVE Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Ayva Village: 41,2 km. Mağara Girişi: N40.10572 E28.68068 Mağara çıkışı: N40.12357 E28.70104

With its 4.866 meters length, the Ayvaini Cave is the sixth largest cave in Turkey and is located within the borders of the Mustafakemalpaşa county. It starts from the Doğanalan village in the Nilüfer county and ends in the Ayva village, bearing the same name with the cave. To reach the Ayvaini cave, choose the Bursaİzmir driveway, turn left at the 26th kilometer at Başköy junction, take the road to Akçalar village. 61

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There are entrances at both ends of the Ayvaini cave and the Karadonlu creek flows within the cave. There are stalagmites, stalactites, travertine and depending on the water situation, there are some 30 lagoons within the cave.

29. GÖLYAZI

Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Gölyazı: 41 km. Gölyazı: N40.16662 E28.67965 Zambaktepe: N40.17002 E28.68331

Gölyazı, being one of the ancient settlements within the borders of Bursa, is situated on the East shores of the peninsula of the Uluabat Lake, also called the Apolyont Lake. Turning south at the Gölyazı junction at the 35th kilometer of the Bursa-Izmir driveway, Gölyazı is reached passing a 7 kilometer road through olive trees. The ancient name of Gölyazı is Apollonia or Rhyndacum. Originally being a Greek village, Gölyazı was inhabited by immigrants coming home from the district of Monaster in Greece within the framework of the population exchange according to the Treaty of Lausanne in 1924. There are numerous remains in and around Gölyazi, such as the ancient city walls, castle ruins, ancient roads, Apollon temple, Lily Hill, remains of Roman theatre, aqueduct, St. Mikael’s Gölyazı

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Church and many more. Gölyazı was declared a protected area und put under preservation. Is is a frequently visited destination for historians and photographers. Besides the ancient ruins, Gölyazı offers streets with old Greek houses, where women web fishing nets, repair crayfish trap baskets and go ashore fishing with their boats. With these and more attractions, Gölyazı is the popular destination for many tourists coming from Bursa and outside.

30. KIRAN WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Kıran Waterfall: 60 km. Approx. Walking time: 90 mins. Edebey Village: N40.08400 E29.43690 Kıran Village: N40.05920 E29.36381 Picnic Area: N40.05393 E29.33910 Kıran Waterfall: N40.05539 E29.33176

Kıran Waterfall is located 4,8 kilometers from the Kıran village, 13 kilometers South of İnegöl county and 58 kilometers away from Bursa city-center. Another name of the Kıran waterfall is the “Ayıdağı Waterfall”

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(Bear Mountain Waterfall) derived from the Ayı Mountain (Bear Mountain) along the foothills of Uludağ. The water of the waterfall pours on a rock block from 20 meters. Kıran Waterfall and plateau are very popular among mountaineering clubs and preferred by trekking groups from in and around Bursa, because of its natural beauties.

31. KIRANKÖY-KIRANYAYLA (PLATEAU) Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Kıran Village: 54,6 km. Approx. Walking time: 300 mins.

Kıran Village: N40.05920 E29.36381 Kıranyayla (Plateau): N40.06193 E29.31133

Kıran village, in the Eastern corner of Uludağ, is located 13 kilometers South of İnegöl county and 58 kilometers away from Bursa city-center. The wooden bungalows, found in Kıran village are part of the Kıran plateau at 1900 meters altitude above sea level. The highland, that is home to Kıran village residents in summer, also welcomes mountaineering groups coming from the Uludağ hotels region through a 22 kilometers walk.

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32. KIRAN VILLAGE DOKUZLAR WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Kıran Village: 54,6 km. Approx. Walking time: 60 mins. Kıran Village: N40.05920 E29.36381 Picnic Area: N40.05393 E29.33910 Dokuzlar Waterfall: N40.04923 E29.33113

Kıran Village on the Eastern edge of Uludağ, is located 13 kilometers South of İnegöl county and 58 kilometers away from Bursa city-center. Entering the track stretching from the Kıran village square to Kıranyayla (Plateau) and waterfall, Bıçkıdüzü locality can ve reached, 5 kilometers after passing the village picnic area and the entrance of Ayıdağı (Kıran) Waterfall. The creek, leading to the waterfall, at the end of the one kilometer path through the forest, can be seen, if turned left at the drinking water fountain right of the graveled road. Flowing just from behind the wooden bridge into the creek, the Dokuzlar Waterfall is also called as Yeşil Havuzlar (Green Pools). The snow water, descending from the Kuzyatağı and Balaban plateaus unite in the creek and form nine little following waterfalls.

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33. OYLAT WATERFALL

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Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Oylat: 72 km. Approx. Walking time: 60 mins. Oylat: N39.92773 E29.58634 Oylat Waterfall: N39.91898 E29.58389

The Oylat Waterfall, is located 1,2 kilometer South of the famous Oylat thermal resort destination, 25 kilometers away from the İnegöl county of Bursa. The track continues parallel to the Oylat creek for a while and ascends gradually. There are some dangerous rocky passages along the path. The track ends after 1,2 kilometer at the Oylat waterfall.

34. OYLAT CAVE

Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Oylat Cave: 68 km. Oylat Cave: N39.94340 E29.59111

Oylat cave is situated 22 kilometers Southeast of the İnegöl county, within the borders of the Hilmiye village. The cave, at the ending point of the Oylat Canyon, lies just one kilometer outside the Hilmiye village. The Oylat cave, which is entered by turning right from the road that leads to the Oylat thermal resort, is 650 meter long. There is a cafeteria at the entrance of the touristic Oylat cave. The entrance to the main gallery that leads to the depths of the cave, is only 6 meters above the bottom of the valley. The height difference

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between the initial gallery and the walls at the end of the cave is 95 meters. The ceiling height in the cave varies between 3 and 20 meters. There are pools of dripstones in the Oylat cave, of which the stalagmites and stalactites are enlightened.

35. İNEGÖL BOĞAZOVA – BAŞALAN PLATEAU Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-İnegöl Boğazova: 67,5 km. Approx. Walking Time: 120 mins. Boğazova: N39.94006 E29.40086 Başalan Plateau: N39.94254 E29.43493

The Plateau is 5,5 kilometers East of Boğazova in the İnegöl county. The unpaved road, entered at the second kilometer of the descending from Boğazova to İnegöl, to the right at Çatak locality, continues to the left, passing a small creek. After approx. 600 meters, the unpaved road, this time intersecting the same creek from above, continues following a right turn at the junction on the road leading to the Mindos rocks. The track continues through the forest, makes a turn to the South after 1,9 kilometers and leads to the Başalan plateau that begins at 1260 meters altitude above sea level. The road from the Çatak locality to here is 3 kilometers. At the Southern end of the highland, there is a bungalow, built for the accommodation of the explorers. The unpaved road in the middle of the plateau is divided into two in the South. The road on the left, leads to the Sepetçi plateau after 2,6 kilometers.

36. İNEGÖL BOĞAZOVA Boğazova: N39.94006 E29.40086

The Boğazova plateau is at 24 kilometers distance to İnegöl County and is accessed if turned South from the Organized Industrial Region to the direction of İsaören and Çayyaka villages. The plateau is 11 kilometers from Çayyaka village away, located at 1.200 meters altitude above sea level and is spread over an area of 78 hectares. Surrounded by forests of pine, red pine, black pine, beech, fir, oak and juniper trees, the Boğazova Oylat Waterfall plateau is reminiscent a modern holiday resort, due to the presence numerous villas in the region. 67

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The asphalt road extending towards West from the Boğazova plateau where the racetracks for competitions of Offroad and motocross clubs are located connects to Kocayayla via Kendir Plateau.

37. HAYDARİYE SUDÜŞEN WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Haydariye Village: 48,7 km. Haydariye Village: N40.51677 E29.12517 Sudüşen Waterfall: N40.57211 E29.13943

Sudüşen waterfall is 25 North of the Gemlik county, at a distance of 30 kilometers to Bursa. There is a restaurant and a cefeteria at the entrance of the falls and the water of the Nacaklı creek falls from a height of 10 meters. The waterfall, only 8 kilometers away from Yalova Thermal Resort, behind it; a valley full of sycamore, beech and oak trees, as a very attractive especially for Arab tourists.

38. İZNİK

Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-İznik: 82 km. Kırgızlar Shrine: N40.42110 E29.71870 Yenişehir Gate: N40.42340 E29.71936 İstanbul Gate: N40.43667 E29.72050 Lefke Gate: N40.42888 E29.72905 Ayasofya Mosque: N40.42920 E29.72013

İznik, carrying traces of the Romans, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman civilizations, is 82 kilometers away from Bursa, located on the side of the lake, carrying the same name. İznik is of special importance for the Christians, because the councils of Nicaea were gathered here; the first council at 325 and the seventh at 787. Having been the capital of Byzantine, Seljuk and the Ottomans, is a hotspot not only for historians and archeologists with its three city gates and 4.970 meters long city walls, but also highly attractive for photographers. Kılıçaslan Street, stretching from the West of Ayasofya Mosque, leads to the lakeside, where fish restaurants and cafeterias are located.

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Gül Sokak (Alley), 300 meters left from this street, leads after another 250 meters to the antique theatre, built by the Emperor Trajanus in 98-117 A.C., where the archeological excavations are still being conducted. Right from the Ayasofya Mosque, at the end of the Kılıçarslan Street turning the bazaar, Lefke gate is located. Right from the Lefke Gate, to Sultan Orhan Street, stretching South, a 600 meter segment of the two thousand meter long city walls can be observed. The Müze alley on the left side, at Kılıçarslan Street stretching from Ayasofya Mosque to Lefke Gate, leads to İznik Museum. Yeşil Cami (Green Mosque), a symbol building of İznik, is opposite the İznik Museum. The minaret of the Green Mosque, furnished with a zigzag of blue and green tiles, is a reflection of Seljuk minaret tradition on the early Ottoman architecture. Süleymanpaşa Madrasa, a center, where the world-famous İznik tiles are being kept alive, lies at the junction of the Maltepe and Süleymanpaşa Alleys, South of the Ayasofya Mosque.

39. SANSARAK CANYON

Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Sansarak Village: 99 km. Approx. Walking Time: 180 mins. Sansarak Canyon: N40.48933 E29.82908 Kanyon Entrance: N40.52086 E29.83931

Sansarak Canyon is located 17 kilometers Northeast of İznik county and at a distance of 82 kilometers from Bursa city-center. Attracting not only mountaineering clubs and photographers from outside the city, the Sansarak Canyon where the rocky creek flows, holds a semi-difficult course with a length of 7 kilometers. The creek flowing in front of the watermill is crossed and the riverbed on the left is followed. The path passes sometimes through bushes and trees, is partially invisible due to the intense forest, so attention must be paid to signs. The place where the path leads to the riverbed is covered by moss, thus very slippery. The semi-difficult main course is 1,7 kilometer long. The Kayalıdere water, flowing along the canyon, is clean and the pools seen along the course are very suitable for swimming in summer months. Following the direction sign at the end of the short course at Sansarak Canyon, the unpaved road is reached with a horizontal climb after 650 meters.

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Following the creek towards South after the exit sign in the canyon, much more effort and attention is necessary to pass this course, which is longer and more difficult than the first one. Ascending and descending from time to time wandering off the riverbed and going upwards, this course is not used frequently, and ends at the Western side of the football arena, just outside the village.

40. TRİLYE (ZEYTİNBAĞI) Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Trilye: 39 km. Approx. Walking Time: 180 mins. Mudanya: N40.37384 E28.88897 Trilye: N40.39154 E28.79406

Trilye(Zeytinbağı) is located 12 kmWest of the coastal county of Mudanya, 30 kilometers away from Bursa. It is originally a Greek settlement that could preserve its historical motives until today. Having been an important religious center for the Eastern Orthodox Christians for a long time, Trilye is almost like an open-air museum, thanks to its traditional stone buildings, cobblestone paved alleys and houses. Following the population exchange according to the Treaty of Lausanne, immigrants coming from Salonika and Crete were placed in Trilye, and during summer months and especially at weekends; the place is very crowded by the visitors. Hagios Stephanos Church (Church of Jesus), serving as a mosque since the conquest of Trilye by the Turks, the four-storey stone school built in 1907, the church built in 1878, known as the dining hall, and today, being used as a House of culture today, Hagios Ioannes church, also known as “Dündar House”, where families still live, the picture church, which happens to be the first picturized church (Panagia Pontobasilissa) and the Çamlı Café, from where Trilye can be viewed from a birds-eye perspective, are some of the places attracting visitors and photographers. Trilye 71

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41. KELES KOCAYAYLA

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Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Kocayayla: 65 km. Mudanya: N40.37384 E28.88897 Trilye: N40.39154 E28.79406

Kocayayla, the most famous picnic and recreation area of Bursa, is 72 kilometers away from Bursa. Kocayayla is said to be used as summer pasture by the Yörük Tribes (Anatolian Nomads) during the founding era of the Ottoman Empire, and according to other legends, the wedding ceremony of Orhan Gazi and Nilüfer Hatun has been celebrated here in this plateau. Kocayayla, happens to be the largest of all plateaus in Turkey with 40 hectares land and 1.200 meters altitude above sea level, and is a popular picnic area for collective picnics, organized by associations, factories, and public servants and their organizations. There are sports facilities, organized picnic fields, a restaurant, field café, kiosk, prayer room, playground, drinking water fountains and public lavatories in Kocayayla, built in cooperation of the Municipality of Keles and the Public Forest Administration. Every year, in June the “Traditional Keles Kocayayla Festivities” are organized. The asphalt road, stretching towards West from Kocayayla, leads to the Kendir Plateau, connects to İnegöl County via Boğazova and Çayyaka villages. Kocakavacık Village

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42. KELES KOCAKAVACIK VILLAGE Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Kocakavaklı: 90 km. Keles: N39.91295 E29.23255 Kocakavacık: N39.84125 E29.36225

Kocakavacık Village of Keles county, South of Uludağ, is a historical village, found by the members of the nomadic Karakeçili tribe and inhabited by the successors of the tribe. Keles county, 70 kilometers from Bursa city center, is best reached, if the Orhaneli-Keles driveway is chosen, that starts from Nilüfer county. Surrounded by Kayabaşı in the North, Kuzu Bayırı in the Southeast, and Karaçamlığı mountains in the West, Kocakavacık is situated at 850 meters altitude above sea level, successfully preserves its historical motives even today. Stone-paved alleys and historical houses offer keen historians and photographers very interesting sights, while the inhabitants of Kocakavacık hold on to their customs and traditions.

43. KELES GÖKÖZ LAGOON and MAREMŞAH PLATEAU Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Gököz Lagoon: 62,5 km. Gököz Village: N39.94544 E29.22469 Gököz Lagoon: N39.94969 E29.21318

Gököz village, 57 kilometers away from Bursa city center, lies at 4 kilometer distance to Keles county center. Gököz Lagoon, a popular spot for fishing/angling and photography, is located within the wide plateau of Maremşah, where village festivities are also celebrated. There is a picnic field and a playground on the plateau.

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44. KELES BARAKLI LAGOON

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Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Baraklı Lagoon: 57,5 km. Approx. Walking time: 120 mins. Baraklı Village: N39.97279 E29.22563 Baraklı Lagoon: N39.97413 E29.29080

Baraklı village of the mountainous Keles County, south of Uludağ, is 50 kilometers away from Bursa. Karaağaç Lagoon, initially constructed, in order to fulfill the irrigation demand of Baraklı village, is surrounded by pine forests and strawberry fields. The lagoon is preferred by campers, anglers and other nature lovers, lies on the Southern crest of Uludağ. The length of this track, beginning from the village center, leading to camping area around the lagoon, is 7,5 kilometers.

45. KELES GELEMİÇ VILLAGE

Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Gelemiç: 71 km.

Keles: N39.91295 E29.23255 Gelemiç Village: N39.89044 E29.27376

Gelemiç village belonging to the mountainous Keles county, south of Uludağ, is 70 kilometers away from Bursa. As of their ethnic background, the inhabitants of Gelemiç Village, belong to the Turkish Kayı Tribe. Being one of the mountainous villages that was successful in preserving their customs and traditions from the past to the present, is highly attractive for historians and photographers. Besides its historical houses, Gelemiç village is famous for its two-storey adobe haylofts and most important of all; the village cultivates pistachios. The plateau 5 kilometer North of Gelemiç Village is preferred for the purposes of picnic and Hıdırellez (Spring/ Summer Welcome) Festivities.

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46. SADAĞI CANYON Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Sadağı Canyon: 66 km. Approx. Walking time: 90 mins. Orhaneli: N39.90298 E28.98725 Sadağı Village: N39.88380 E28.92566 Canyon Entrance: N39.87030 E28.90714 Roman Bath: N39.86204 E28.91116

Sadağı Canyon, 6 kilometers Southwest of the mountainous Orhaneli county, 58 kilometers away from Bursa, is the second largest canyon of Bursa and the most preferred canyon after İznik Sansarak, that attracts domestic tourists. Just outside the county center, the asphalt road opposite the Karagöz Statue, that is the symbol of Orhaneli county, leads to Sadağı village after passing Serçeler Village. The main entrance of the canyon starts 1,5 kilometer outside the village, behind the barrage. Walking through the Sadağı creek, that flows between boulders up to 60 meters, requires the walker to go into the water sometimes. Due to the opening of a thermal resort and corresponding landscaping near the Sadağı Village, the Sadağı Canyon had gained a driveway leading to the inside of the canyon. The most interesting place in Sadağı Canyon, is the rock bath, believed to be built for the wife of the Roman Emperor Hadrianus, ruled between 117-138 A.C., who built Orhaneli for hunting.

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Although three sides of the bath is covered by stone walls, and the 60 degrees hot water is transferred to the thermal resort form the stream it pours from, the rock bath is still intact. The 1,7 kilometer long canyon track has become secure due to the construction of wooden bridges and stairways, yet there are still dangers waiting, while walking in zigzag form on the rocky riverbed.

47. ORHANELİ GÖYNÜKBELEN GÖLCÜK PLATEAU Distance to City-Center: Merinos-Göynükbelen: 46 km.

Göynükbelen: N39.99019 E29.04595 Gölcük Plateau: N39.96355 E29.03688

Göynükbelen of Orhaneli county is 46 kilometers away from Bursa. The road to Gölcük Plateau, where in summer village festivities are celebrated, starts from the village square. It turns left after following the Orhaneli direction for 1,6 kilometers. The 800 meters long road leads to the Gölcük Plateau. Another entrance of the Gölcük Plateau is located one kilometer down, a stone block paved road. At the 6,2 hectares wide Gölcük plateau, there is a recreation and picnic field, playground, public lavatories and picnic tables.

48. ULUDAĞ SARIALAN GENÇ YAŞAYIN (LIVE YOUNG) TRACK Distance to City-Center: Bursa-Sarıalan: 31,2 km.

Sarıalan: N40.13615 E29.10694 Live Young Track: N40.13277 E29.11212

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Entering the Çobankaya track, beginning from the Sarıalan square, the Genç Yaşayın Track is found on the right near the Mandıra pass and is covered by fir trees. The first of the exercise stations at the Genç Yaşayın Track is for relaxing an warming-up of muscles, the middle stations aim to build-up specific muscles and to develop body flexibility, whereas the last stations are thought for stretching the muscles and finally restoring the blood circulation. The aerobics exercise concept of the track is a health program that strengthens the cardiovascular system, making the muscles fit and bringing all-round flexibility. 77

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Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Hotels: 32,5 km. Approx. Walking time: 120 mins. Track Entrance: N40.10900 E29.12952 Sobran Plateau: N40.12143 E29.13165 Sarıalan: N40.13607 E29.10729

At the Bursa exit of the road, also known as the –Ring Road- in the Hotels’ Region, there is a 5 kilometer long track, beginning from below the Karayolları (Highway Authority) guesthouse, enters the forest from Southern Kurtyaka and descends parallel to the creek flowing left. The well marked and significant path continues inside the forest and descends parallel to the Kızpınarı creek and turns left at the first creek crossing after approximately 1,3 kilometer. There are three shallow creek crossings along this path. After continuing 850 meters towards Northwest, the path leads to the South side of the Sobran pasture, near Sarıalan-Çobankaya track. The path turning Westwards from this point, reaches the Çobankaya –Hotels junction after 650 meters and continues in the Sarıçayır direction with a light down-hill inclination. The track passes the creek at the Mandıra pass after 800 meters and connects to Sarıalan square from the picnic field.

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50. ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – VOLFRAM ZİRVETEPE – LAKES REGION Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Uludağ Hotels: 32,5 km. Approx. Walking Time: 300 mins. Volfram Mine: N40.09667 E29.17422 473 Küçük Zirve (Small Peak): N40.08585 E29.17 Rasatdüzü: N40.08631 E29.18448 Kilimli Lake: N40.07860 E29.22106 Uludağ Summit: N40.07054 E29.22158

This 11 kilometer long track, stretching to the Summit and the Lakes Region, is the most popular one among all the walking tracks in Uludağ. Along this track, the Hotels Region and ski runs, Aras Valley, mountain villages of Keles county, forest and mountainous areas, endemic plants, a general view of the Uludağ National Park and interesting rock formations can be observed. Because of the topographical structure of the area and the corresponding climate conditions, this is a rough tour-route full of surprises. If started from the Hotels Region, the Lakes Region can be reached after a 5 hours walk. There are two separate ways of reaching this region called Yedigöller (Seven lakes) by the elderly and the Uludağ Summit. The first way is the old Buzcular path, that starts in front of the ski house in the Hotels Region. The second way is the Fatintepe, Kuşaklıkaya ridge line, above the Hotels Region. Because the East turn through the 2nd Development Zone to the old mine road to Karçukuru locality on the Çobankaya-Bakacak road is closed, it is not possible to take the third road leading to Karçukuru locality. The sub-track, beginning in front of the ski house above the 1st Development Hotels Region is 4,4 kilometers. This track offering a panoramic view over Uludağ, continues over the Kırkpınarlar water basin and reaches the old mine field. The steep and curved unpaved road leading through the mine field, reaches the top of the path leading to Keşiştepe after 2 kilometers. At the top of the path, on the right side, there is a snow pit, called the Ulu buzluk (Mighty Ice) from which the ancient palace supplied its snow and ice during the Ottoman era. The steep path leading to Keşiştepe is approximately 1,1 kilometer long and the place reached at the end of this climbing session is Zirve Kapı (Summit Gate). This region is the habitat of the 79

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Apollon butterflies and its South faces the Aras Valley. Looking Westwards from here, there is a stone house called Keşişin Evi (Hermit’s House) on the left, as seen on top of a 2.486 meters high hill, built as a shelter in the year 1936. The second way, lies above the Hotels Region, starting from the right side of the Ulukardeşler Hotel, going left after the Cennetkaya junction, leads to Fatintepe, ascends with a relatively small inclination and becomes steep under the Küçük Zirve (Small Peak). Proceeding through this route, Fatintepe, Şahinkaya and Kuşaklıkaya localities are passed. The view of Uludağ in the North and far away the Marmara Sea, the view of Keles villages in the South can be observed. This path unites with the mine path 300 meter East of the Summit cottage and continues towards East. The first plain, seen after the Summit gate is Rasatdüzü. This path is the intersection point of the paths leading to Karataş hills after 2,5 kilometers to the left and the path leading to the Summit to the right. If continued to the left, the distinct steep and stony path under the Karataş hills from which Kilimli, Buzlu Göl (Icy Lake) and Uludağ Summit can be viewed, descends to Kilimgöl. Seen from the Lakes Region, the mass in the South, looking like a wall, is actually the 2.543 meter high summit of Uludağ. In Kilimli Lake, drinking water is supplied directly from the fountain. The unpaved road stretching from the northern exit of the lake, passes Karagöl (Black Lake) and connects to Alaçam Village after 18 kilometers. If continued to the right from the Lakes-Summit intersection, the highest point of Uludağ; the Summit is reached, after a 1,9 kilometer walk., writing one’s hiking memories into a notebook, hidden in a can under a polygon stone at this point, has become a tradition since 1936. The lakes; Aynalıgöl, Karagöl, Kilimligöl and Buzlugöl, from East to the West, can be viewed.

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51. ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – PAŞAÇAYIRI – BAĞLI VILLAGE Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Uludağ Hotels: 32,5 km. Approx. Walking Time: 180 mins. Paşaçayırı Plateau: N40.08860 E29.12249 Alıç Plain: N40.08411 E29.10973 Bağlı Plateau: N40.07768 E29.09536

The unpaved road to the left of the Ayyıldız Hotel, above the 1st Development Hotels Region, leads after approximately 900 meters, passing the Cennetkaya TV transmitter station junction, to the wooden snow walls. On the snow wall, there is a track information sign and Paşaçayırı direction sign. The path, at 1.960 meter altitude above sea level, starting In front of the rocks West of the snow walls, exceed the borders of the National Park in the forest. The forest region, where the path runs along, is one of the rarities, that offers trekking tourists photographical delights and a visual feast, especially in autumn. The first checkpoint along the red and white marked track at an altitude of 1.815 meters above sea level is Paşa Çayırı. The distance between The Hotels and Paşaçayırı is 2,6 kilometers. If the direction sign below this plateau is followed, that offers fresh drinking water, the track continues through the forest and reaches Alıçdüzü at 1.610 meters altitude after 1,1 kilometer. Below Alıçdüzü, if continued along the path, used by the Bağlı villagers to get to their fields, through the marked path between the village houses, the Bağlı village recreation area is reached after 1,6 kilometer. Bağlı recreation area is plateau, used for picnicking by the residents of surrounding villages and residents of Bursa during the summer months.

52. ULUDAĞ KİRAZLIYAYLA Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Kirazlıyayla: 24,6 km. Kirazlıyayla: N40.11364 E29.08966

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a kiosk, and administration buildings of the National Park Directorate in Kirazlıyayla at the moment. The daily service capacity of Kirazlıyayla is 2000 visitors and contains 1 kiosk, children’s playground, fountains, and 2 sets of 3 + 3 WC’s. The Gölcük locality, 800 meters North of Kirazlıyayla, offers pleasant walking sessions with a lagoon that is flooded during spring months.

53. SARIALAN - ÇOBANKAYA

Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Sarıalan: 31,2 km.

Sarıalan: N40.13615 E29.10694 Sobran Plateau: N40.12156 E29.13204 Çobankaya: N40.11938 E29.14152

This track, connecting Sarıalan and Çobankaya is 3,8 kilometers long. The track, starting from The National Park Administration buildings and the souvenir shops on the Sarıalan plateau at 1.650 meters altitude above sea level, where the cable car station is also located, proceeds towards East. If continued walking, passing the grill restaurant on the right side, the picnic field and playground, at Mandıra pass locality, the Sarıalan creek is passed after 800 meters and finally; Sarı Çayır (German Pasture) is reached. The distinct path turns left after 300 meters and ascends following a slight incline and reaches the Kurtkaya-Hotels junction at Sarıçayır hill. The Çobankaya path continues to the left, passes through the forest and reaches

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the Sobran plateau after approximately 1,5 kilometer. The path, continuing towards East passing the bridge, ascends and enters the forest. After approximately 400 meters, the path proceeds towards North and reaches the intervention road that leads to Gürpınar. To reach Çobankaya, a short walk on the right side is necessary and the Çobankaya camping area is reached. This walking track between Sarıalan and Çobankaya is frequently preferred by campers and nature walkers during summers.

54. ÇOBANKAYA PLATEAU Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Hotels: 39,5 km.

Çobankaya: N40.11938 E29.14152

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house, a kiosk, 1 pension for National Park Directorate worker, 1 sanitary facility complex (Bath+WC), 1 toilet (3 +3) sanitary facility and services such as a mosque. If turned left at the end of the track stretching from Sarıalan at Çobankaya locality, the Çobankaya plateau can be seen, that gives the region its authentic name. Starting from Çobankaya, walking sessions can be conducted on the paths stretching towards Bakacak, Softaboğan Waterfall, Hotels Region, Zeyniler Village, Fidyekızık and Hamamlıkızık.

55. SARIALAN - GÖLCÜK – KİRAZLIYAYLA Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Sarıalan: 31,2 km. Approx. Walking Time: 90 mins. Gölcük: N40.12058 E29.08793 Kirazlıyayla: N40.11376 E29.08996

The starting point of the walking track between Sarıalan and Kirazlıyayla, is the camping area behind the National Park Administration buildings. Turning left from the information sign, showing the entrance of the track, after walking approximately 350 meters on the cobblestone paved road, stretching to the tent camp, the forest is entered. The path running parallel to the water arcs and through short juniper trees in the first few hundred meters, continues in the

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forest after 2,3 kilometers and descends 130 meters and reaches the area, where the old scout camp is located. The path, marked with signs turns South-Southwest after 150 meters and ascends after one kilometer next to the Hayri Koyuncu fountain and reached Gölcük locality. As attractive as Gölcük is photographically in autumn, it is a swamp during summers. The distinct path, going to the South of the area, passes the Nomads Graveyard on the left and terminates at the fountain, on the right side of the Kızılyayla Hotel entrance.

56. ULUDAĞ SARIALAN - TONOZYAYLA AB-I HAYAT – ZEYNİLER Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-Sarıalan: 31,2 km. Approx. Walking Time: 240 mins. Tonozyayla: N40.14391 E29.09710 Kadıyayla: N40.15112 E29.08750 Ab-ı hayat: N40.14939 E29.09944 Zeyniler: N40.16557 E29.11063 Teferrüç: N40.17296 E29.08329

The track, starting from the road behind the minibus station and the lodging, that belongs to the National Parks Directorate at Sarıalan Square, turns right and enters the forest after approximately 250 meters. Descending from Tekir Tepe and passing from the West side of the Kaynana pit, the path in the forest called Dik Tekir, reached the Tonoz Plateau after 1,7 kilometer. There are two fountains on this sometimes rocky waterways track. Tonoz Plateau is a location for taking a break for nature walkers. From Tonoz Plateau, there are two separate paths leading to Kadıyayla and Ab-I Hayat locality. The path, entering the forest from Notrh, opposite the fountain, reaches Kadıyayla after 1,5 kilometers. The other path, leading towards Northeast from Tonozyayla, enters the forest and follows the road, paved by the water, reaches the Southern part of the Ab-I Hayat Plateau. From here, a slight incline downhill brings the walker to Erikliyayla first, then to Bozburun watch point, above the Zeyniler Village after 2,6 kilometers. From Bozburun, where the paragliding platform is located, one can view Bursa city-center, and the Yıldırım county. The stone block paved road descending West from Bozburun, ends after a 2,5 kilometer walk in front of the 85

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Teferrüç cable car station. This walking track starting from Sarıalan, is an adrenalin promising downhill track for affiliates of mountain bike sports. This rocky track, between Sarıalan and Tonozyayla inside the forest, with a steep descent is a very entertaining, although there is another descent between Ab-I Hayat and Zeyniler.

57. ULUDAĞ HOTELS REGION – BAKACAK Distance to City-Center: Ulucami-uludağ Hotels: 32,5 km.

Bakacak: N40.14123 E29.13636

This track starts from the 1st Region Hotels square and descends 1 kilometer first and leads to the 2nd Development Hotels Region, 1,6 kilometer through the asphalt road. Those, who wish to reach the Summit and Lakes Region by the asphalt road, next to the unused old mine road junction, may continue 2,7 kilometers further, where Çobankaya camping and daily use area is seen on the left. After 500 m, the entrance of the track leading to Softaboğan Waterfall is seen. 1,5 kilometer from Çobankaya on the left, the

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building between the trees, is the telesiege station, that travels between Sarıalan and Çobankaya. The distance between the watch points Çobankaya and Bakacak is 2,5 kilometers. If the weather is fine, a wonderful view over Bursa and Marmara Sea can be enjoyed from the watching platform, built by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. The short path turning right from this point leads to Bakacak.

58. ULUDAĞ SOFTABOĞAN WATERFALL Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Çobankaya: 35,9 km. Approx. Walking Time: 60 mins. Softaboğan Waterfall: N40.13728 E29.14211

Softaboğan Waterfall, at Dombay pit valley and Southwest of Bakacak, does not pour from a great height, it is still the most famous waterfall that is formed by the Kırkpınar creek, flowing to North. There are numerous natural pools in the creek flowing into the waterfall, located at the Sultan Selim pinewood, opposite the Çobankaya camping area. According to Solakzade sources, Softaboğan Waterfall gained its name from Yavuz Sultan Selim competing with his brother Ahmet for the throne, who is believed to have his five companions 87

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strangulated during a hunt here. The name Sultan Selim pinewood is believed to be derived from this occasion. The area about Kuytuboğan Waterfall is a very hidden corner due to the pine forests and attracts since 1950’ies nature walkers during summers.

59. ULUDAĞ BAKACAK

Distance to City-Center: Gençosman-Bakacak: 37,3 km.

Bakacak: N40.14128 E29.13645

Bakacak watch point offers great view of Bursa, Marmara Sea and Uluabat Lake and is located at the end point that can be reached by car. During the Ottoman Empire era, the beginning of the holy month Ramadan was announced from here with a fire; today, there is an old Radiolink station here. At this locality, a modern watch terrace and landscaping work has been done here by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality.

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ACCOMMODATION AND GASTRONOMY Bursa has numerous facilities to offer for every budget. From pensions to multi-star hotels, there are alternatives, depending on the tourism in the region. Accordingly, because of the broad culinary culture, there is a wide variety of gastronomical establishments. For more information, you may contact; The Bursa Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate with the web-site http://www. bursakulturturizm.gov.tr/TR,95305/turizm-isletme-belgeli-tesisler. html and the web-site specially prepared within the framework of the project â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alternative Tourism Destinations of Bursaâ&#x20AC;?; www.bursayikesfet.com

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Ulubatlı Hasan Bulvarı No : 5 Çekirge Cad. N:79 Soğanlı Mah. Y. Yalova Yolu N:347 Çekirge Mah. Askeri Hast. Karş. 1.Murat Cad. N:47 Çekirge Mah. Zübeyde Hanım Cad. N:1 Çekirge Mah. Uludağ Cad. N:16 Dumlupınar Mah. Yeni Yalova Yolu N:477 Bahar Mah. Ulubatlı Hasan Bulvarı N:55 Kükürtlü Mah. Dr. Rüştü Burlu Cad. N:11 Çekirge 1. Murat Cad. N:34 Çekirge 1. Murat Cad. N:20 Kırcaali Mah. Gazcılar Cad. N:195 Çekirge 1. Murat Cad. N:21 Atatürk Cad. N:95-Heykel Hacıilyas Mah. Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad. N:16 Kırcaali Mah. Gazcılar Cad. N:191 Alacamescit Mah. Gümüşçeken Cad. N:34 Soğanlı Mah. Y. Yalova Yolu N:349 Altınova Mah. Fuar Cad. N:31 S. Garaj Mah. Ulubatlı Hasan Blv. N:33 Ahmetpaşa Mah. Nedim Sok. N:17/E Atatürk Cad. N:69 Heykel Aktarhüssam Mah. Fevzi Çakmak Cad. N:31 Sakarya Mah. Ulubatlı Hasan Bul. N:80/1 Çekirge Mah. Selvinaz Cad. N:1 Çekirge Mah. Çekirge Hamamı Sok. N:1 Kükürtlü Mah. Yeni Kaplıca Cad. N:10 Kırcaali Mah. Celal Bayar Cad. N:189 II.Gelişim Bölgesi II.Gelişim Bölgesi I.Gelişim Bölgesi II.Gelişim Bölgesi Selçuk Mahallesi Kutalmış Oğlu Süleymanşah Cad. No:119 Köyiçi Mevkii Cumalıkızık Köyü

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RESTAURANTS AND SPECIAL FACILITIES OPERATING IN BURSA BEARING A TOURISM OPERATION LICENCE Name of Facility

Class/Type

Location

BERLİN

1/Restaurant

İznik

ANADOLU LEZ.DÜN.

1/Restaurant

Mudanya

ŞEKEREV

Special

Mudanya

MOSANTRAL

1/Restaurant

Nilüfer

BAMBOO PARK

Day Facility

Nilüfer

HAVUZLU KONAK

Day Facility

Nilüfer

ASLANLAR

1/Restaurant

Osmangazi

BADEMLİ ET MANGAL

1/Restaurant

Osmangazi

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BEYKONAĞI

1/Restaurant

Osmangazi

10. KEBAPÇI İSKENDER

1/Restaurant

Osmangazi

11. METİS

1/Restaurant

Osmangazi

12.

1/Restaurant

Osmangazi

13. ALTIN CEYLAN

1/Restaurant-Cafe

Osmangazi

14. ÇİÇEK IZGARA

2/Restaurant

Osmangazi

15.

SENFONİ

2/Restaurant

Osmangazi

16. JAZZ CLUB

GAGALİNİ

BAR

Osmangazi

17. BOSH EVİ

Day Facility

Osmangazi

22. BADEGAH

Special

Osmangazi

23. BECEREN

Special

Osmangazi

24. DENİZ TABAĞI ISTAKOZ

Special

Osmangazi

25. HAYAT

Special

Osmangazi

26.

KALECİK

Special

Osmangazi

27. KONAK 1

Special

Osmangazi

28. KONAK 18

Special

Osmangazi

29. LEMAN KÜLTÜR

Special

Osmangazi

30. MÜSADENİZLE

Special

Osmangazi

31.

PALABIYIK

1/Restaurant

Uludağ

32. BÜLENT GARAN

2/Restaurant

Uludağ

33. CUMALIKIZIK

Special

Yıldırım

34.

FAYTON

Special

Yıldırım

35. ONUNCU KÖY

Special

Yıldırım

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İskele Mah. Göl sahil Cad. No : 54

757 33 56

757 43 33

Eski Mudanya Yolu Bademli Mevkii- Bademli

549 23 02

549 23 07

Cammi Şerif Mah. İskele Cad. No: 9-Zeytinbağı

563 20 06

563 20 67

Görükle Atatürk Cad. N:101/B-G

483 62 66

483 62 67

Balat Mah. Bey Sok. N:21/A

244 88 78

244 99 05

Ataevler Mah. Alirızabey Cad. No : 49

443 33 70

443 33 72

Nilüfer Köyü,Meşelik mevkii,Nilüfer Cad. N:4

244 91 31

244 80 81

Nilüfer Köyü,Mudanya Cad. No : 261

244 84 60

244 76 90

Soğanlı Botanik Parkı

211 22 14

211 22 15

Soğanlı Botanik Parkı-Otantik Bursa Evleri

211 26 90

211 54 04

Nilüfer Köy Mudanya Yolu Cad. N:30

549 23 38

Kükürtlü Mah.6. Başaran Sok. Pembe Çarşı No : 4/10-11-12

Kültürpark içi

234 34 34

233 27 27

Orhan Mah. Orhan Camii Altı

221 12 88

220 28 97

Kükürtlü Cad. Tan İş Mer. No : 67 -Çekirge

234 15 00

Çekirge Mah. Uludağ yolu No : 45

235 14 35

Y. Karaman Mah. 1. Hürriyet Cad. No : 231 Osmangazi

246 60 35

246 60 45

Kuruçeşme Mah. Sakarya Cad. No : 20

224 24 47

220 60 55

Soğanlı Botanik Parkı-Otantik Bursa Evleri

223 08 28

224 57 77

Kuruçeşme Mah. Sakarya Cad.

222 19 19

222 25 01

Merinos Cad. Atatürk Kongre ve KM Merinos Parkı

272 27 77

252 85 05

Kale Sok. No : 27

225 54 73

Altıparmak Mah. Bozkurt Cad. No : 29

222 61 49

Çekirge Cad. No :18 Kültürpark İçi

235 37 07

233 88 36

Alacamescit Mah. Tuzpazarı Sok. No : 12

220 05 07

225 24 53

Kuruçeşme Mah. Altıparmak Cad. No : 9-D

220 94 28

223 34 67

Sarıalan mevkii No : 78

372 90 58

372 43 94

I. Gelişim Bölgesi

285 21 57

Köyiçi Mevkii,Cumalıkızık Köyü

372 48 69

Umurbey Mah. Kapıcı Cad. No : 9/1 Anadolu Arabaları Müzesi içi 327 37 77

327 77 26

Kurtoğlu Mah. İ. Akdemir Sok. No : 6 Setbaşı

328 02 02

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HOW TO REACH BURSA

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Bursa benefits from the widest range of land and sea transportation means, a district with potential for development in air transportation. The geographical and historical attractions of the province, proximity to the country’s important and advanced centers, were reasons for the development of transportation alternatives. Bursa is located in the exact center of the districts; Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara, linking the three cities. The transportation network is highly developed. Bus services to Bursa are available from almost anywhere in Turkey. Apart from that, Bursa can be reached by sea and air, too. Bursa Bus Terminal is about 10 km from the city center. The airport is located approximately 40 km from Yenişehir County and the center of Bursa. Reaching Bursa from Istanbul by sea is not only much more comfortable, but also consumes less time. Your journey from Istanbul to Bursa should take approximately 75-80 minutes. For this, you can reach Güzelyalı by IDO and Mudanya by BUDO ferries. From there, you can travel to Bursa city center with inner-city transport. If you wish, you can reach Bursa also by seaplanes flying from Istanbul to Bursa/Gemlik. Then, take the inner-city transport from Gemlik to reach Bursa. If you wish to travel to Bursa by your privete vehicle, here are some route information for you: Istanbul-Bursa distance is approx. 245 km and takes 4 hours and 10 minutes. (If the BUDO or IDO ferries are used, then the trip takes approx. 75 minutes.) The distance between Izmir and Bursa is approximately 330 km and takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes. The distance between Ankara and Bursa is approximately 385 km and takes around 5 hours. The distance between Yalova and Bursa is approximately 70 km and takes around 1 hour. Land Route: The city has a heavy inner-city as well as inter-city traffic. To come to Bursa by bus; Bus terminal address : Yeni Yalova Yolu 10. Km. Telephone: +90 (0) 224 261 54 00 Seway: To reach Bursa by sea the buses from Istanbul Yenikapı (IDO) and Kabataş (BUDO) can be used. İDO: http://www.ido.com.tr/ Telephone: 444 44 36 BUDO: https://budo.burulas.com.tr/ Telephone: 444 99 16

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ADDRESSES and TELEPHONES EMERGENCY TELEPHONES Fire Police Alert Gendarme Alert Ambulance Health Consulting Poison Information Consumer Line Forest Fire Ecology Information Alo Coast Guard, Alo Governorship Alo Tourism Info Alo Information Alo Traffic

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NECESSARY ADDRESSES and TELEPHONES Republic of Turkey, Bursa Governorship: Tel: Heykel Central (PBX) 0 224 225 19 00 – 0 224 222 60 00 Address: Selçuk Hatun Mah. Kültür Sok. No: 2 Heykel, Osmangazi/BURSA Web Site: http://www.bursa.gov.tr/index.html Republic of Turkey Bursa Governorship Çarşamba Service Building: Tel: 0 224 273 50 00 Fax: 0 224 271 8415 Address: Ahmet Paşa Mah. Fahri Korutürk Cad. Osmangazi/BURSA E-Mail: info@icisleri.gov.tr Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Bursa Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism: Tel: 0 224 220 99 26 - 220 70 19 Fax: 0 224 220 42 51 Address: Osmangazi Mah. Osmangazi Caddesi No:18 Tophane 16040 Osmangazi/BURSA E-Mail: iktm16@kulturturizm.gov.tr Web Site: 1. http://kurumsal.kulturturizm.gov.tr/turkiye/bursa 2. http://www.bursakulturturizm.gov.tr Bursa Forest and Water Ministry 2nd Region Directorate Tel: 0 (224) 241 72 00 PBX Fax: 0 (224) 241 72 02 Adres: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı No:133 Nilüfer/BURSA Web Site: http://bolge2.ormansu.gov.tr/2bolge/AnaSayfa.aspx?sflang=tr 95

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