Bursa

Description

Bursa is a picturesque city in the Marmara Region of Turkey. Bursa is a modern city but was once the capital of historic Ottoman. Bursa is one of the larger cities in Turkey and is located close to the slopes of the Uludag Mountain, which is the hub for winter activities in Turkey. The city is known for its beautiful mosques and charming Ottoman architecture. There are a large number of Muslim-facilities in Bursa that make it a wonderful destination to enjoy halal holidays. There are several museums and historic sites in Bursa that travellers would love to visit in the city.

The Hunkar Kosku or the Hunting Seat of the Sultan and the Ulu Cami are must-visits when in Bursa. There are also a number of Turkish Baths in Bursa that are popular attractions.

When it comes to museums, there are numerous museums worth visiting in the city. The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art is one of the best museums to visit in the city. It features numerous relics and art works. The other reputed museums in Bursa are the Ataturk Museum, the Bursa City Museum and the Ottoman House Museum.

Visitors will find a number of authentic Turkish souvenirs to buy in Bursa. The Ozdilek Shopping Centre is a great place for shopping in Bursa, and so are Zafer Plaza, Kapali Carsi, and the Old Mirrored Market of Bursa.

Nearby Airports

There is a small airport serving Bursa, the Yenisehir Airport. There are a few domestic and international flights that travel to the Yenisehir Airport, but usually visitors have to take transit flights from any one of the international airports in the country.

The nearest major airport to Bursa is the Istanbul Ataturk Airport and the Istanbul Sabiha Gocken Airport. From these airports visitors can take buses or taxis to reach Bursa.

Halal Restaurants

There are several halal restaurants in Bursa and finding one can be easy. The best Muslim-friendly restaurants to dine in Bursa are Selcuk Restoran, Iskender, Oz Omur Kofte, Kebapci Iskender, Hasim Usta, As Firin Pide Salonu, Kasap Ismail'in Yeri, etc.

Mosques

There are a number of mosques in Bursa. Some famous mosques in the city include Ulu Cami or the Great Mosque of Bursa, Yeşil Camii, Orhan Mosque, Emir Sultan Camii, Muradiye Camii, Koca Sinan Paşa, etc.

Things to Do and See in Bursa

• Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art
•  Ataturk Museum
•  Bursa City Museum
•  Ottoman House Museum
•  Hunkar Kosku
•  Bursa Art Gallery
•  Ulu Camii
•  Turkish Baths