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Bursa Adventure: Unveiling History and Nature

Aymen Jalleli

Aymen Jalleli

28 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bursa's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Discover ancient marvels, explore vibrant parks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Bursa

Day 1Textiles, Parks, and Conquest
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$13

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$ 1

Merinos Textile Industry Museum
Former wool factory, now an industrial heritage museum with exhibits of textile machinery & fabrics.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Merinos Kültür Parkı
Sprawling park home to play areas, paths & a lake, plus a conference center, cafes & restaurants.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Heykel
Busy, central plaza with a grassy lawn around a statue of Turkish leader Atatürk on horseback.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum
Futuristic dome with a 360-degree image depicting the 14th-century Ottoman conquest of the city.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 2Culture, History, and Bridges
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$0

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$ 2

Reşat Oyal Culture Park
City park with a boating pond, a mosque & restaurants, plus carnival rides & a playground.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Muradiye Complex
Complex built by Sultan Murat II made up of a mosque, a madrasa & the tombs of sultans.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Bursa City Museum
City history museum with dioramas of traditional workshops, artifacts & other exhibits.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Setbaşı Köprüsü
Landmark stone bridge renovated multiple times since the 15th century, with art stalls & shops.
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Cumalikizik Mosque
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
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Free
Day 3Growth Center, Mosques, and Tombs
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$0

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$ 3

Kaplıkaya Growth Center
Recreation area including 2 aquariums, tennis courts, nature trails & picnic areas, plus dining.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Emir Sultan Mosque
Baroque Ottoman mosque with towering minarets, founded in the 1300s & rebuilt in the 1850s.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Green Tomb
Ornate, octagonal shaped tomb of marble & green tile built in 1421 for an Ottoman sultan.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Bursa Atatürk Museum
3-story house where Atatürk stayed in the 1920s & '30s, with original furniture in several rooms.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Botanik Park
Large botanical garden with themed areas, several cafes & trails for walking or jogging.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $18 In total

Activities & Food:$13
Transport:$6