Bursa, one of Turkey’s most significant historical cities, is crammed full of landmarks, mosques, and other tourist sites that date back to the early Ottoman Empire. As the origin of Turkey’s Iskender kebap, one of the most well-known kebab meals in the nation, it’s also one of the greatest spots to visit for traveling foodies. Bursa, which is sprawling at the base of the enormous Uludağ Mountain, also has a ton of outdoor activities to offer more adventurous visitors. 

Bursa is a great stop, especially for those who are curious about Ottoman and Turkish-Islamic history. Bursa, one of the most crowded cities in the country, has been one of the 2-3 most important main points of the region along with Istanbul since the Ottoman times. For this reason, your trip to Bursa and the surrounding regions will satisfy you both historically and culturally, will make your stomach happy, and will allow you to relax in touch with nature.

HOW TO GET TO BURSA?

Bursa is located in the south of Turkey compared to Istanbul and it takes about 2 hours to reach Bursa from Istanbul. The two most ideal routes for those who have a private vehicle are; to reach Yalova by ferry or Osmangazi Bridge and then to reach by road via Kocaeli. If you do not have your own vehicle, it is also possible to reach the center of Istanbul directly by taking the sea buses departing from ports such as Kadıköy, Eminönü, Yenikapı, and Kabataş. You can check the BUDO and İDO websites to find out the timetable of these sea buses. You can also choose intercity buses.

HISTORY OF BURSA

Bursa is the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. Its history dates back to before the Ottoman Empire. Excavations around Bursa BC show that the region was a settlement even in 5200 BC. BC by the Kingdom of Bithynia. Although it was ...

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