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Osmangazi District Guide

The Historical Center, Khans District, and Sultan Tombs

Osmangazi is the political, spiritual, and commercial heart of Bursa, founded as the first Ottoman imperial capital in 1326. Home to UNESCO Grand Mosque, Koza Han, and founder tombs.

Population
890.000+
Area
714 km²
Distance to Center
Bursa City Center
Registered Places
99 Attractions
1326: The Imperial Capital of the Ottoman Empire

Historical Background & Cultural Identity of Osmangazi

Osmangazi From Ancient Civilizations to Today

Osmangazi ilçesi, adını Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'nun kurucusu Osman Gazi'den alır. Antik dönemde Prusa ad Olympum adıyla kurulan kentin ilk yerleşim çekirdeği, bugün Tophane sırtlarını kaplayan Hisar Bölgesi'dir.

1326 yılında Orhan Gazi tarafından fethedilen şehir, Osmanlı Devleti'nin ilk resmi başkenti olmuş; İpek Yolu'nun Anadolu'daki en önemli ticaret ve hanlar merkezi haline gelmiştir.

Ulu Cami'den Muradiye Külliyesi'ne, tarihi bedestenlerden kaplıcalara kadar erken dönem Osmanlı mimarisinin ve tasavvuf kültürünün en değerli hazineleri bu topraklarda şekillenmiştir.

Key Historical Milestones

M.Ö. 186

Bitinya Kralı I. Prusias tarafından kentin ilk hisar surlarının inşası.

1326

Orhan Gazi'nin Bursa Hisarı'nı fethederek payitaht yapması.

1399

Yıldırım Bayezid tarafından ulu mabed Bursa Ulu Cami'nin ibadete açılması.

1491

II. Bayezid tarafından dünya ipek ticaretinin merkezi Koza Han'ın inşa edilmesi.

1922

Bursa'nın düşman işgalinden kurtuluşu ve modern şehircilik atılımları.

Osmangazi Travel Guide: The Heart of History, Inns and Sultan Complexes
Osmangazi Monografi Rehberi
Osmangazi In-Depth Editorial Guide• 12 dk okuma•Author: Dr. Kemal Altın

Osmangazi Travel Guide: The Heart of History, Inns and Sultan Complexes

Discover Osmangazi, the historical backbone of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, step by step: A complete travel guide from the Ulu Mosque to the Khans District, from the slopes of Tophane to the Muradiye Social Complex.

Registered Monuments & Nature Spots

Osmangazi Places to Visit (99)

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Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami)
Landmarks & UNESCO

Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami)

Commissioned in 1399 by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I following the Battle of Nicopolis, the Grand Mosque of Bursa (Ulu Cami) is the pinnacle of multi-domed hypostyle Ottoman architecture, featuring 20 monumental domes, an indoor marble fountain under an open skylight, an interlocking nail-less walnut minbar depicting the Solar System, and 192 magnificent calligraphic murals.

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Uludağ National Park & Bursa Cable Car: Ski Resort, Summit Lakes & Complete Guide
Nature & Waterfalls

Uludağ National Park & Bursa Cable Car: Ski Resort, Summit Lakes & Complete Guide

Uludağ National Park & Bursa Cable Car guide: 9 km scenic ropeway, ski slopes & hotels, glacial cirque lakes, Sarıalan camping and 15 FAQs.

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Historical Koza Han (Silk Bazaar)
Landmarks & UNESCO

Historical Koza Han (Silk Bazaar)

Built in 1491 by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II, Historical Koza Han is the most magnificent Western terminus of the Silk Road in Anatolia, featuring a peaceful shaded courtyard, an octagonal elevated kiosk mosque on eight marble pillars, and 95 merchant rooms celebrating centuries of Bursa silk heritage.

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Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi: Founders of the Ottoman Empire, Tophane Guide
Spiritual & Tombs

Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi: Founders of the Ottoman Empire, Tophane Guide

Ultimate guide to the Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi in Bursa Tophane: Gümüşlü Kümbet story, Byzantine mosaics, Alp guard changing ceremony & 15 FAQs.

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Uludağ National Park and Summit: Winter Sports, Glacial Lakes and Trekking Guide
Nature & Waterfalls

Uludağ National Park and Summit: Winter Sports, Glacial Lakes and Trekking Guide

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.

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Erdem Saker Botanical Park
Parks & Gardens

Erdem Saker Botanical Park

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

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Historical Bursa Grand Bazaar & Bedesten
Landmarks & UNESCO

Historical Bursa Grand Bazaar & Bedesten

Originating in 1335 under Orhan Gazi and anchored around Sultan Bayezid I's monumental 14-domed stone Bedesten (1399-1400), Bursa Grand Bazaar is the first organized covered marketplace in Ottoman history, famous for goldsmiths, Aynalı Çarşı silver, and luxury towels.

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Bursa Tophane Park and Historic Clock Tower: Panoramic Terrace & Guide
Landmarks & UNESCO

Bursa Tophane Park and Historic Clock Tower: Panoramic Terrace & Guide

Complete guide to Bursa Tophane Park & Historic Clock Tower: Sultan Abdülhamid II stone tower, Ramadan cannons, panoramic lookout, elevator & 15 FAQs.

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Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum: World's Largest Full Panoramic Museum & Guide
Museums & Exhibitions

Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum: World's Largest Full Panoramic Museum & Guide

Guide to Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum: 42-meter diameter panoramic dome, 3D diorama of the 1326 conquest, visiting hours, tickets and 15 FAQs.

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Reşat Oyal Culture Park
Parks & Gardens

Reşat Oyal Culture Park

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

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Bursa Zoo
Parks & Gardens

Bursa Zoo

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

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Muradiye Complex: Ottoman Pantheon, 12 Imperial Tombs & Visitor Guide
Landmarks & UNESCO

Muradiye Complex: Ottoman Pantheon, 12 Imperial Tombs & Visitor Guide

In-depth guide to Muradiye Complex in Bursa: Open-dome tomb of Sultan Murad II, Şehzade Mustafa & Cem Sultan shrines, 16th-century Iznik tiles & 15 FAQs.

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Culinary Heritage & Gourmet Routes

What to Eat in Osmangazi: Restaurants & Breakfast

Bursa Culinary Atlas

Osmangazi, efsanevi Bursa İskender Kebabı'nın, çıtır çıtır fırın cantığının, köz patlıcanlı pideli köftenin ve tescilli kestane şekerinin doğduğu lezzet başkentidir.

Famous Specialties of Osmangazi

Local Delicacy

Bursa İskender Kebabı

İncecik kuzu eti, köz kokulu pide, hakiki koyun tereyağı ve özel domates sosuyla servis edilen milli lezzet.

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Local Delicacy

Bursa Cantığı

Tarihi Kayhan Çarşısı taş fırınlarında mayalı hamurla pişirilen yuvarlak, sulu kıymalı geleneksel pide.

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Local Delicacy

Pideli Köfte

Kayhan Çarşısı ustalarının tırnak pide üzerine ızgara köfteleri dizip kızgın tereyağıyla buluşturduğu başyapıt.

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Local Delicacy

Kestane Şekeri

Uludağ'ın eteklerinden toplanan kestanelerin şeker şerbetiyle harmanlanmasıyla yapılan tescilli Bursa tatlısı.

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Featured Restaurants & Eateries

Kebapçı İskender (Tarihi Mavi Dükkan)

Hakiki İskender Kebabı

Tayyare Kültür Merkezi Yanı, Heykel

Acı Dayı Cantık Fırını

Geleneksel Bursa Cantığı

Tarihi Kayhan Çarşısı

Hacı Bey Kebapçısı

Klasik Döner Kebap

İnönü Caddesi No:28

Kayhan Pideli Köftecileri

Pideli Köfte

Kayhan Çarşısı İçi

Famous Village, Lake & Scenic Breakfast Spots

Tarihi Koza Han Avlusu

Breakfast Spot

Asırlık çınarlar altında simit, börek ve taze çay keyfi

Koza Han İçi, Çarşı

Sümbüllü Bahçe Konağı

Breakfast Spot

Tarihi konakta Bursa manzaralı serpme kahvaltı

Tophane Yamaçları, Hisar

Soğanlı Botanik Park İskender Bahçesi

Breakfast Spot

Göl kenarında doğayla iç içe zengin kahvaltı

Botanik Parkı İçi

Terminals, Metro & Bus Lines

Osmangazi Bus Terminals & Transit Guide

Bursa Urban Transit Guide
Bus Terminal Info

Bursa Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali (Bursa Otogarı)

Alaşar Mahallesi, Yeni Yalova Yolu Cad. No:485, Osmangazi / Bursa

Türkiye'nin en işlek otobüs terminallerinden biri olan Bursa Otogarı, Osmangazi ilçesi sınırlarında yer alır. 81 ilden ve yurt dışından gelen tüm şehirlerarası otobüsler buraya yanaşır. Terminal içerisinde 7/24 emanet, restoranlar, BURULAŞ bilet gişeleri ve taksi durakları mevcuttur.

Public Transit Lines

BURULAŞ Bus & Metro Integration

Featured Bus Routes:
38 (Terminal - Kent Meydanı - Heykel)919293949596979899 (Terminal Ekspres Hatları)
BursaRay Metro Stations:
🚇 Osmangazi🚇 Şehreküstü🚇 Merinos🚇 Paşaçiftliği🚇 Sırameşeler🚇 Kültürpark
Minibuses & Dolmuş:

Santral Garaj ve Kent Meydanı Minibüs Depoları

Directions & Route

How to Get There?

From Bursa Center

Direct access via BursaRay Metro (Şehreküstü, Osmangazi, Demirtaşpaşa stations) or T1 Heritage Tramway in 3-5 minutes.

From Istanbul & Nearby Cities

1 hour 45 minutes via Osmangazi Bridge and O-5 Highway; or via BUDO/İDO sea ferries to Mudanya and local shuttle.

Direct Contact & Commission-Free Booking

Osmangazi Hotels & Accommodation Guide

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Grand Swiss-Belhotel Çelik Palas Thermal & Spa
5 Stars
Çekirge / Kültürpark4.8 (2150)

Grand Swiss-Belhotel Çelik Palas Thermal & Spa

Commissioned by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1935, Çelik Palas features Turkey's grandest domed thermal spring pool and timeless luxury.

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Almira Hotel Thermal Spa & Convention Center
5 Stars
Santral Garaj / Kent Meydanı4.7 (3890)

Almira Hotel Thermal Spa & Convention Center

Centrally located 5-star city and thermal hotel with state-of-the-art spa and immediate metro access.

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Beceren Hotel Uludağ
3 Stars
Uludağ 1. Gelişim Bölgesi4.6 (1650)

Beceren Hotel Uludağ

The cradle of Turkish alpine skiing since 1946 with direct slope access and vibrant apres-ski culture.

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Bof Hotels Uludağ Ski & Luxury Resort
5 Stars
Uludağ 2. Gelişim Bölgesi4.7 (2280)

Bof Hotels Uludağ Ski & Luxury Resort

Uludağ Zone 2's premier 5-star all-inclusive ski resort with direct access to Kuşaklıkaya lifts.

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Kitapevi Special Class Hotel
Tarihi Konak & Kültür Butik
Tophane / Hisar İçi4.8 (980)

Kitapevi Special Class Hotel

Atmospheric 13-room boutique mansion on the historic citadel walls, brimming with thousands of books and timeless charm.

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Hilton Bursa Convention Center & Spa
5 Stars
Soğanlı / Çevreyolu4.7 (2890)

Hilton Bursa Convention Center & Spa

Flagship 5-star international hotel with helipad, panoramic rooftop dining, and premier convention facilities.

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Official Municipal Info & Facilities

Osmangazi Municipality: Contacts, Address & Public Venues

BURFAŞ Municipal Facilities
Official Municipal Authority

Osmangazi Belediyesi

Santral Garaj Mahallesi, Ulubatlı Hasan Bulvarı No:10, 16200 Osmangazi / Bursa
Hours: Hafta içi 08:00 - 17:00 (Nöbetçi Zabıta ve Halk Masası 7/24)

Featured Municipal Services

Primary public services and citizen assistance units available throughout Osmangazi:

  • Halk Masası 7/24 Çağrı
  • Sahipsiz Hayvanlar Doğal Yaşam Merkezi
  • Sosyal Yardım İşleri & Aşevi
  • Tarihi Mirası Koruma Projeleri
  • Zabıta Denetim & Ruhsat

Municipal Social Facilities

Affordable and high-quality venues operated under municipal and BURFAŞ standards:

Sümbüllü Bahçe Konağı

Panoramik Bursa manzarası, Osmanlı konağı mimarisi, kahvaltı ve akşam yemeği servisi

Değirmenpark Sosyal Tesisleri

Doğal dere kenarı, çocuk oyun alanları, uygun fiyatlı aile lokantası

Panorama 1326 Kafe & Teras

Dünyanın en büyük tam panoramik müzesinin bahçesinde butik kafe

BURFAŞ Dobruca Sosyal Tesisleri

BURFAŞ

Çam ormanları içinde tenis kortları, yürüyüş yolları ve BURFAŞ güvenceli restoran

Hospitals, Clinics & Pharmacies

Osmangazi Healthcare Facilities & On-Duty Pharmacies

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Osmangazi District On-Duty Pharmacies

Access real-time addresses, phone numbers, and directions to open on-duty pharmacies in Osmangazi for nights, weekends, and holidays.

State Hospital 24/7 Emergency Room

Bursa Devlet Hastanesi (Muradiye)

Hasta Yurdu Cad. No:31 Muradiye

State Hospital 24/7 Emergency Room

Bursa Çekirge Devlet Hastanesi

Mutlukent Mah. Çekirge Cad. No:1

Private Hospital 24/7 Emergency Room

Özel Bursa Hayat Hastanesi

Kırcaali Mah. Fevzi Çakmak Cad. No:73

Private Hospital 24/7 Emergency Room

Özel Aritmi Osmangazi Hastanesi

Kükürtlü Mah. Mudanya Cad. No:169

Family Health Centers & 112 Emergency

Osmangazi ilçesinde her mahallede 80'den fazla Aile Sağlığı Merkezi (ASM) ve 112 Acil Sağlık İstasyonu hizmet vermektedir.

Acil sağlık durumlarında 112 Acil Çağrı Merkezi'ni arayabilir, en yakın nöbetçi eczaneye sitemizden anında ulaşabilirsiniz.

In life-threatening medical emergencies, dial 112 immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions & Travel Tips

Frequently Asked Questions About Osmangazi

Q.What are the most famous landmarks in Osmangazi?

The 1399 Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), 1491 Koza Han Silk Bazaar, the Tombs of Osman Gazi & Orhan Gazi at Tophane, and Muradiye Complex.

Q.What are the signature dishes of Osmangazi?

Authentic Bursa İskender Kebab at Heykel and Kayhan, Pideli Köfte, Tahinli Pide, and freshly glazed candied chestnuts.

Q.How do I reach the Grand Mosque from the metro?

Alight at Şehreküstü Metro Station and walk 3 minutes up Atatürk Avenue to reach the Grand Mosque and historic bazaars.

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Osmangazi Public Services & Daily Living Guide

On-duty pharmacies, prayer times, local markets, and public transit links.

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