Osmangazi Travel Guide & Places to Visit

Bursa Ulu Mosque, built by Yıldırım Bayezid in 1399, is the pinnacle of the monumental multi-legged mosque plan with 20 domes. It is considered a living open-air museum of Islamic art with its 16-cornered marble fountain with a glass ceiling in its interior, a nailless kundekari pulpit of 6,666 pieces and 192 giant calligraphy plates.

Ahmet Vefik Paşa Bursa Devlet Tiyatrosu (Heykel) is a distinguished culture centers & theatres landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Bakacak Seyir Terası (Uludağ Zirve Yolu) is a distinguished nature wonders, waterfalls & canyons landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Built in 1385 by Sultan Murad I over foundations of Roman thermal baths, an architectural masterpiece with massive Byzantine marble capitals and a central hot spring pool.

Tarihi Koza Han Çınaraltı Çay Bahçeleri is a distinguished gastronomy & culinary stops landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Bursa's legendary wood-fire breakfast institution in Abdal Square, famed for hot sesame simit, sweet tahini pide (tahanlı), and lively open-air courtyard mornings.

Uludağ National Park, known as Olympos Mysios in ancient times, is the roof of the Marmara Region with an altitude of 2,543 meters; Turkey's first winter sports center is a 4-season natural masterpiece with over 28 km of ski slopes, glacial lakes and 32 endemic plant species.

The world's largest full panoramic museum recreating the conquest of Bursa on April 6, 1326 under a colossal 42-meter 360° dome.

Sultan II. Muradiye Complex, built by Murad II in 1425-1426, is the last large complex built by the sultan in Bursa. It is a unique garden of peace, known as the 'Florence of the Ottoman Empire', with its 12 dynasty tombs such as Prince Mustafa, Cem Sultan and Mahidevran Sultan.

Tophane Park, located on the most dominant viewing hill of Bursa; It is the founding heart of Bursa, with the eternal resting places of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, the founders of the Ottoman Empire, the 6-storey historical Clock Tower built in 1905 and the panoramic view embracing the city at 360 degrees.

The legend of Olympos Mysios, which extends to 2,543 meters in 25 minutes with the world's longest uninterrupted cable car line; winter sports, glacial lakes, plateaus and nature getaway guide.

Set in Osmangazi, Osmanlı Sokağı (Kale Sokak) offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Karagöz Anıtı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Located in Osmangazi, İznik İnciraltı Halk Plajı offers a scenic coastline, clean swimming waters, municipal amenities, and lifeguard safety.

Bursa Atatürk Kongre Kültür Merkezi (Merinos AKKM) is a distinguished culture centers & theatres landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Built in 1932 by architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu as Turkey's first modern multipurpose theater, hosting symphony concerts, stage plays, and prestigious cultural galas.

Commissioned in 1935 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and designed by Giulio Mongeri, housing the city's grandest marble domed thermal pool supplied directly from ancient Çekirge springs.

Commissioned in 1552 by Rüstem Pasha, Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent, famous for its grand dome, authentic Ottoman tiles, and mineral thermal hot spring pools.

Karagöz Müzesi (Geleneksel Türk Gölge Oyunu) is a distinguished museums & exhibitions landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Atatürk Evi Müzesi (Çekirge) is a distinguished museums & exhibitions landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Preserving the monumental 1938 wool yarn factory commissioned by Atatürk, displaying industrial spinning machinery, silk artifacts, and Balkan migration memoirs.

Housed in the majestic 1926 Old Courthouse on Heykel Square, narrating Bursa's 7,000-year history from ancient civilizations through Ottoman sovereignty to modern times.

İnkaya Tarihi Çınaraltı Çay Bahçesi & Köy Gözlemesi is a distinguished gastronomy & culinary stops landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

The historic flagship store of Kafkas, who turned Uludağ chestnuts into a world-famous confectionery brand in 1930, crafting glazed chestnuts and chocolate specialties.

Serving on Heykel Avenue since 1928, Ulus Patisserie is a living culinary monument famed for artisanal candied chestnuts (marron glacé), almond marzipan, and goat milk ice cream.

Operating in the historic bazaar since the 1950s, serving hot, stone-oven baked Bursa cantık (miniature pide) with secret spice minced beef filling.

Tarihi Mahkeme Fırını (16. Yüzyıl İbrahim Paşa) is a distinguished gastronomy & culinary stops landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Tarihi Kayhan Pideli Köftecileri (Hacıbey & Çarşı) is a distinguished gastronomy & culinary stops landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Inkaya Plane Tree, a more than 600-year-old monumental tree that witnessed the foundation of the Ottoman Empire on the Uludağ road; It is a living monument of nature with its 53-meter hill crown, 13 huge main branches, centuries-old village square tea garden and Uludağ mountain strawberries.

B.C. Bursa Castle, whose foundations were laid by the Kingdom of Bithynia and the Carthaginian commander Hannibal in the 2nd century, is the 2200-year-old military memory of the city with its 3.5-kilometer-long walls and the monumental Sultanate Gate through which Orhan Gazi entered the city.

In 1491, Sultan II. Historical Koza Han, built by Bayezid, has been one of the most critical centers of the world silk trade for centuries. It is a living Ottoman caravanserai with its octagonal pavilion mosque in the middle of the courtyard, centuries-old plane trees and genuine Bursa silk shops.

Located in Kültürpark, exhibiting over 60,000 artifacts tracing Bitinia, Roman, Byzantine, and Bronze Age civilizations across northwestern Anatolia.

Tarihi Çiçek Izgara (1963 Heykel) is a distinguished gastronomy & culinary stops landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

Bursa Grand Bazaar, whose foundations were laid in 1339 and inspired the Istanbul Grand Bazaar; It is the heart of Ottoman trade with its vaulted streets, Bedesten jewelers, Aynalı Bazaar full of antique shops and centuries-old inns.

Historical Irgandı Bridge, built in 1442; It is one of only four bridges with arcades in the world, along with the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, the Rialto in Venice and the Osma Bridge in Lovesia. It hosts traditional Turkish handicraft workshops on Gökdere.

Set in Osmangazi, Ahmet Vefik Paşa Hastanesi (Muradiye Memleket Hastanesi) offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Oteller Bölgesi Kayak Evi offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Bursa Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Merinos Yerleşkesi offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Cem Sultan Türbesi offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

A meaningful living monument in Bursa symbolizing eternal friendship and peace between Turkish and Greek nations. Located in Osmangazi, it reflects the city's rich heritage of tolerance and cultural dialogue.

Set in Osmangazi, İnegöl Doğa Sporları Turizm Merkezi (DOSTUM) offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Situated in Osmangazi, Kadı (Perşembe) hamamı represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Çakırağa Hamamı represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, İbrahim Paşa Mahkeme Hamamı represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Set in Osmangazi, Hüdavendigar Kent Parkı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Pınarbaşı Parkı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Situated in Osmangazi, İznik Berber Kaya Anıt Mezarı features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Dikilitaş (Obelisk/ Beştaş) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, İznik St. Neophytos Bazilikası features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Kafa Sahne represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Kültürpark Açıkhava Tiyatrosu represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Niyazi Pakyürek Kütüphanesi represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Şehbenderler Konağı Kütüphanesi represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, İznik Murad Hüdavendigar Hamamı Müzesi represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Daye Oğlu (Dayıoğlu) Hamamı represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Nasuh Paşa Hamamı represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, İnebey Hamamı represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Ördekli Hamamı Kültür Merkezi represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Set in Osmangazi, Kirazlıyayla offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Bağlarbaşı Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Karabelen Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Ters Ev Bursa offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Reşat Oyal Kültür Parkı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Located in Osmangazi, Muradiye-Rum Agion Apostolon Kilisesi represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, İznik Aya Trifon (Hagios Tryphonos) Kilisesi represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Situated in Osmangazi, Tarihi Zeytinyağı Fabrikası features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Herakles Kaya Kabartması (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Orhaneli Şahinkaya Mağarası features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Bitinya Galerileri features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Roma Su Kemeri (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Hisar Arkeopark features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Feraizcizade Oda Tiyatrosu represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Ahmet Vefik Paşa Bursa Devlet Tiyatrosu represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi Şehir Tiyatrosu represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Ali Paşa Oyuncak Kütüphanesi represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Darül Kurra represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Davut Paşa Hamamı represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Set in Osmangazi, Belde Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Hamitler Mesire Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Tuzaklı Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Bağlı Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Sarıalan offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Çobankaya offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Sudüşen Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Hüseyinalan Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Erdem Saker Botanik Parkı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Hikmet Şahin Kültür Parkı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Sukaypark offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Merinos Parkı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Located in Osmangazi, Uludağ Fotin (Photinodios) Manastırı represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, Uludağ Polihron (Cyril/Kiril) Manastırı represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, Fransız Protestan Kilisesi represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, Geruş Sinagogu represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, İznik Böcek Ayazması represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Situated in Osmangazi, Hipoje (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, İznik Çini Fırınları features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, İznik Antik Roma Tiyatrosu features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, DasDas Bursa represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Lala Şahin Paşa Çocuk Kütüphanesi (Medresesi) represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Situated in Osmangazi, Şengül Hamamı (Gümüşçüler Çarşısı) represents Bursa's rich cultural traditions, timeless architecture, and high standard of community facilities.

Set in Osmangazi, Demirtaş Çim Kayağı Tesisleri offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Cerrah Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Yenice Piknik Alanı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Set in Osmangazi, Atatürk Stadyumu Parkı offers scenic greenery, peaceful walking tracks, picnic spots, and fresh air for nature enthusiasts.

Located in Osmangazi, Manastır Adası-Helena Konstantinos Manastırı represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, Kurşunlu - Hagios Taxıarchoı Kilisesi represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, Demir Kapı Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Located in Osmangazi, İznik Koimesis Kilisesi represents Bursa's heritage of tolerance and multicultural architectural beauty.

Situated in Osmangazi, Oruçbey Caddesi features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Merdivenli Kaya (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Dörttepeler Tümülüsü (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Bey Sarayı features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

The legendary historic boutique restaurant where İskender Efendi invented the world-famous İskender Kebab in 1867.

Uludağ Kebapçısı Cemal & Cemil Usta (1964 Eski Garaj) is a distinguished gastronomy & culinary stops landmark situated in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, renowned for its heritage and authentic atmosphere.

The historic mansion replica of Kebapçı İskender inside Bursa Botanical Park, offering the authentic sizzled butter Iskender experience amidst lush greenery.

Invented in 1867 by Iskender Efendi in Bursa's historic Kayhan Bazaar. Sliced lamb doner laid over warm pita bread, drenched with hot tomato sauce, sizzling browned churned butter, and served with rich strained yogurt. Registered Geographical Indication.

Bursa's delightful twist on Iskender Kebab: charbroiled juicy ground meatballs placed on warm, cubed pita bed, bathed in rich tomato sauce and sizzling browned butter, with thick yogurt.

World-famous sweet made from large, aromatic chestnuts harvested from the slopes of Mount Uludağ, boiled in sugar syrup wrapped in cheesecloth for days. Available in classic syrup or dark chocolate coated. Registered Geographical Indication.

The crown jewel of Bursa breakfasts, affectionately called 'Tahanlı'. A wood-fired dough pocket brimming with double-roasted sesame tahini and caramelized crystal sugar. Registered Geographical Indication.

A culinary gift from Crimean Tatar immigrants to Bursa. Palm-sized, fluffy circular flatbread baked in high-temperature wood-fired stone ovens, topped with seasoned minced beef or cubed meat. Registered Geographical Indication.

A signature Ottoman palace dessert unique to Bursa. Flour is toasted in golden butter, simmered with fresh whole milk and sugar into a silky custard, then baked in ovens until the top forms a fragrant caramelized crust.

An ancient Ottoman soup with roots in Muradiye Complex soup kitchens. Tender diced chicken, cubed zucchini and carrots simmered with orzo in a velvety yogurt egg yolk liaison, finished with sizzling mint butter.

Famous globally as the 'Black Bursa Fig', served to European royal courts. Large, deep-purple velvety skin, luscious honey-sweet crimson flesh, and outstanding aroma. Registered Geographical Indication.

World-renowned juicy, aromatic peaches cultivated on the rich alluvial soils of Bursa basin fed by pure snowmelt from Mount Uludağ. Famous for intense scent and drip-down-your-chin juiciness. Registered Geographical Indication.

An aristocratic Ottoman wedding treat: delicate hollow pastry tubes deep-fried to crisp perfection and dropped into chilled aromatic syrup, dusted with bright green pistachios.

Shredded phyllo pastry baked with generous crushed walnuts, soaked not in heavy sugar syrup but in a refreshing whole milk infusion. Incredibly light and creamy.

A beloved Bursa street confection sold in the Grand Bazaar for over a century. Oval-shaped semolina dough grooved and fried golden, then soaked in sweet syrup.

A ceremonial celebratory bread prepared for Bursa weddings and religious holidays. Soft dough leavened with natural chickpea yeast, rolled with crushed local walnuts and allspice, then baked golden brown.

The 150-year companion to Bursa's sizzling Iskender Kebab. Non-alcoholic, all-natural unfermented fresh red grape nectar rested in seasoned oak casks.

A 15th-century imperial banquet specialty of the Ottoman capital. Slow-cooked tender lamb shanks, whole Mount Uludağ chestnuts, shallots, and cinnamon in rich aromatic gravy.