Bursa, Türkiye’s 4th largest city, is located in the south of the Marmara Region in the north-west of Türkiye. Bursa, which is neighbouring the Marmara Sea, can be reached from Istanbul both by sea and by land. In short, Bursa is only 1.5 hours away from Istanbul.
Passengers arriving at Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport can reach Bursa by bus. Bursa Yenişehir Airport is only 30 minutes away from the city centre. The main urban transport facilities in Bursa are bus, rail systems, taxi, mini-bus, but Uludağ can be reached by cable car.
In Bursa, which can be visited throughout 4 seasons, average temperatures are 9 °C in January, 9 °C in February, 12 °C in March, 17 °C in April, 22 °C in May, 27 °C in June, 29 °C in July, 29 °C in August, 26 °C in September, 17 °C in October, 15 °C in November and 11 °C in December.
Bursa is a Thermal City
Used since the 2nd century BC, Bursa’s thermal springs have been the secret of Byzantine Empress Theodora’s beauty and the hope of many patients seeking healing for thousands of years. Arslanlı Geothermal Facilities, Tümbüldek Hot Springs, Keramet Hot Spring, Eski Hot Spring, Karamustafapaşa Hot Spring, Yeni Hot Spring, Oylat and many thermal hotels in Bursa serve thermal tourism with thermal waters of different qualities. Bursa is a member of the European Historic Thermal Cities Network.
Gölyazı (Apolyont), located on the shore of Uluabat Lake, has a history of 2,500 years, while the settlements on Uluabat Lake are literally a cultural route. The fish auction, which takes place every day at 11:00, and boat tours are among the essentials of Gölyazı. Eating fish in Gölyazı is a tradition. Located on the shores of Iznik and Orhangazi districts, the olive groves and fruit orchards around Lake Iznik make this geography unique. The glow of the sun on the water mesmerises all the people on the shore of the lake.
Yarhisar Waterfall in the historical Yarhisar Neighbourhood of Yenişehir, Günece (Cennet) Canyon in the immediate vicinity, Sadağı Canyon in Orhaneli, Fevziye Canyon in İnegöl, Küreklidere Waterfall in Yıldırım, Suuçtu Waterfall in Mustafakemalpaşa, Sansarak and Tacir Canyons in İznik, Saitabat Waterfall in Kestel, Narlıdere Canyon in Gürsu, Haydariye Sudüşen Waterfall in Gemlik, Longoz Forests in Karacabey, Kocayayla in Keles, Görecik Plateau in Büyükorhan and eco-tourism facilities in Harmancık are among the places that fascinate people with their nature in Bursa.
Bursa is a City of Health
Bursa is rapidly moving towards becoming the shining star of the world in Medical Tourism with its expert staff, high-level services, fully equipped health facilities and strong treatment facilities. Bursa is home to tourists travelling for treatment from all over the world.
Gölyazı (Apolyont), located on the shore of Uluabat Lake, has a history of 2,500 years, while the settlements on Uluabat Lake are literally a cultural route. The fish auction, which takes place every day at 11:00, and boat tours are among the essentials of Gölyazı. Eating fish in Gölyazı is a tradition. Located on the shores of Iznik and Orhangazi districts, the olive groves and fruit orchards around Lake Iznik make this geography unique. The glow of the sun on the water mesmerises all the people on the shore of the lake.
Yarhisar Waterfall in the historical Yarhisar Neighbourhood of Yenişehir, Günece (Cennet) Canyon in the immediate vicinity, Sadağı Canyon in Orhaneli, Fevziye Canyon in İnegöl, Küreklidere Waterfall in Yıldırım, Suuçtu Waterfall in Mustafakemalpaşa, Sansarak and Tacir Canyons in İznik, Saitabat Waterfall in Kestel, Narlıdere Canyon in Gürsu, Haydariye Sudüşen Waterfall in Gemlik, Longoz Forests in Karacabey, Kocayayla in Keles, Görecik Plateau in Büyükorhan and eco-tourism facilities in Harmancık are among the places that fascinate people with their nature in Bursa.
Bursa is a City of Gastronomy
Bursa Kebab and meatballs with pita bread, which spread from Bursa to the world, cantık, a type of pita unique to Bursa, walnut Turkish delight, Inegol meatballs, Mustafakemalpaşa dessert, chestnut candy, one of the original flavours of the city, milk halva, grape syrup, tahini pita, fukara keşkülü and date dessert are among the most well-known flavours of the city. In addition, peaches, raspberries, wild strawberries, black figs, deveci pears, artichokes and Gemlik olives are among the indispensable fruits and vegetables of Bursa.
Bursa is a City of Nature
2543 metres high Uludağ is home to hundreds of endemic species. Uludag, one of the most established destinations of winter tourism in Türkiye, offers accommodation facilities with different concepts, entertainment venues, ski slopes, restaurants, cafeterias and snowmobile tours.
Gölyazı (Apolyont), located on the shore of Uluabat Lake, has a history of 2,500 years, while the settlements on Uluabat Lake are literally a cultural route. The fish auction, which takes place every day at 11:00, and boat tours are among the essentials of Gölyazı. Eating fish in Gölyazı is a tradition. Located on the shores of Iznik and Orhangazi districts, the olive groves and fruit orchards around Lake Iznik make this geography unique. The glow of the sun on the water mesmerises all the people on the shore of the lake.
Yarhisar Waterfall in the historical Yarhisar Neighbourhood of Yenişehir, Günece (Cennet) Canyon in the immediate vicinity, Sadağı Canyon in Orhaneli, Fevziye Canyon in İnegöl, Küreklidere Waterfall in Yıldırım, Suuçtu Waterfall in Mustafakemalpaşa, Sansarak and Tacir Canyons in İznik, Saitabat Waterfall in Kestel, Narlıdere Canyon in Gürsu, Haydariye Sudüşen Waterfall in Gemlik, Longoz Forests in Karacabey, Kocayayla in Keles, Görecik Plateau in Büyükorhan and eco-tourism facilities in Harmancık are among the places that fascinate people with their nature in Bursa.
Bursa is a city of Outdoor Sports
Rafting, which is performed only in Orhaneli and Keles districts of Bursa in the Marmara Region, is one of the most important activities performed in Bursa recently. Oylat Cave in İnegöl, Ayvaini Cave in Nilüfer and Gavurini Cave in Keles are among the places where sportive and touristic caving activities are performed. Paragliding has become a trend in Bursa. Sportive and touristic paragliding activities are performed in Gürsu Dışkaya, Orhangazi Gürle, Nilüfer Fadıllı, İnegöl Aktaş Tepe and Mustafakemalpaşa Keltaş. There are very important destinations in terms of camping and caravan tourism in the city. The most well-known of these are Nilüfer Misi Camping and Caravan Facility, Orhangazi Çamlık Recreation Area, Harmancık Caravan Park, Keles Kocayayla Tourism Facilities, Kite Caravan Park Ürünlü, Orhaneli Karagöz Recreation Area, İznik La Cabana Caravan Park, İznik Our Lake Garden Facility and Adrenalin Park facility in Gürsu Ericek. Skiing can be enjoyed in Uludag during the winter season. Uludağ also offers many beautiful trekking routes. Uluabat Lake is one of the most important locations known for bird watching. Kestel Narlıdere and Keles Gelemiç are the most special places for sport climbing.
Gölyazı (Apolyont), located on the shore of Uluabat Lake, has a history of 2,500 years, while the settlements on Uluabat Lake are literally a cultural route. The fish auction, which takes place every day at 11:00, and boat tours are among the essentials of Gölyazı. Eating fish in Gölyazı is a tradition. Located on the shores of Iznik and Orhangazi districts, the olive groves and fruit orchards around Lake Iznik make this geography unique. The glow of the sun on the water mesmerises all the people on the shore of the lake.
Yarhisar Waterfall in the historical Yarhisar Neighbourhood of Yenişehir, Günece (Cennet) Canyon in the immediate vicinity, Sadağı Canyon in Orhaneli, Fevziye Canyon in İnegöl, Küreklidere Waterfall in Yıldırım, Suuçtu Waterfall in Mustafakemalpaşa, Sansarak and Tacir Canyons in İznik, Saitabat Waterfall in Kestel, Narlıdere Canyon in Gürsu, Haydariye Sudüşen Waterfall in Gemlik, Longoz Forests in Karacabey, Kocayayla in Keles, Görecik Plateau in Büyükorhan and eco-tourism facilities in Harmancık are among the places that fascinate people with their nature in Bursa.
Bursa is a City of History
Bursa, which has 8,500 years of history, contains many artefacts from the Bithynian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Bursa, which is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, was declared as the 998th World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014 with the ‘Bursa and Cumalıkızık Birth of the Ottoman Empire’ certificate with the urbanisation model created in the city by the Ottoman Empire. It has been declared a world heritage site. Sultan complexes, inns region and Cumalıkızık are the world heritage sites of Bursa in this sense.
Gölyazı (Apolyont), located on the shore of Uluabat Lake, has a history of 2,500 years, while the settlements on Uluabat Lake are literally a cultural route. The fish auction, which takes place every day at 11:00, and boat tours are among the essentials of Gölyazı. Eating fish in Gölyazı is a tradition. Located on the shores of Iznik and Orhangazi districts, the olive groves and fruit orchards around Lake Iznik make this geography unique. The glow of the sun on the water mesmerises all the people on the shore of the lake.
Yarhisar Waterfall in the historical Yarhisar Neighbourhood of Yenişehir, Günece (Cennet) Canyon in the immediate vicinity, Sadağı Canyon in Orhaneli, Fevziye Canyon in İnegöl, Küreklidere Waterfall in Yıldırım, Suuçtu Waterfall in Mustafakemalpaşa, Sansarak and Tacir Canyons in İznik, Saitabat Waterfall in Kestel, Narlıdere Canyon in Gürsu, Haydariye Sudüşen Waterfall in Gemlik, Longoz Forests in Karacabey, Kocayayla in Keles, Görecik Plateau in Büyükorhan and eco-tourism facilities in Harmancık are among the places that fascinate people with their nature in Bursa.
Bursa is a City of Art
Irgandı Bridge, which has only 4 different examples in the world, Balıbey Han, which was built in the 15th century and still preserves its splendour, Umurbey Silk Production and Design Centre where the silk fabrics that adorn the palaces all around the world are reproduced, Süleyman Pasha Madrasah in İznik, İznik Nilüfer Hatun Tile Bazaar and Murat I Tile Museum are among the most popular art venues of the city.
Gölyazı (Apolyont), located on the shore of Uluabat Lake, has a history of 2,500 years, while the settlements on Uluabat Lake are literally a cultural route. The fish auction, which takes place every day at 11:00, and boat tours are among the essentials of Gölyazı. Eating fish in Gölyazı is a tradition. Located on the shores of Iznik and Orhangazi districts, the olive groves and fruit orchards around Lake Iznik make this geography unique. The glow of the sun on the water mesmerises all the people on the shore of the lake.
Yarhisar Waterfall in the historical Yarhisar Neighbourhood of Yenişehir, Günece (Cennet) Canyon in the immediate vicinity, Sadağı Canyon in Orhaneli, Fevziye Canyon in İnegöl, Küreklidere Waterfall in Yıldırım, Suuçtu Waterfall in Mustafakemalpaşa, Sansarak and Tacir Canyons in İznik, Saitabat Waterfall in Kestel, Narlıdere Canyon in Gürsu, Haydariye Sudüşen Waterfall in Gemlik, Longoz Forests in Karacabey, Kocayayla in Keles, Görecik Plateau in Büyükorhan and eco-tourism facilities in Harmancık are among the places that fascinate people with their nature in Bursa.
Be sure to consider the following when making your travel plans
- You can enjoy a holiday with plenty of oxygen in Harmancık Eco Tourism Facility, famous for its eco-tourism facilities.
- You can stay in Keles Kocayayla Tourism Facility, which has been standing with its historical value for centuries, where the wedding of Orhan Gazi, the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and his wife Nilüfer Hatun was held. A copy of the Orkhon Inscriptions, one of the cornerstones of glorious Turkish history, is also located in Kocayayla.
- You can have a camping experience in nature on the Görecik Plateau of Büyükorhan.
- You can go rafting on the Kocasu Rafting Track with Orhaneli Rafting. We strongly recommend you to stay overnight in Beyce Natural Life Facility.
- While watching the sunset on the Iznik coast, the next day you can visit many historical monuments that have survived from four different civilisations.
- In Yarhisar, where Nilüfer Hatun was born, you can breathe the historical air and enjoy the Yarhisar Waterfall.
- You can have a thermal experience in Oylat after tasting İnegöl meatball, which takes its place in the world cuisine in İnegöl.
- You can watch the sunset in Gölyazı with a boat tour.
- In the historical streets of Tirilye, you can witness different historical periods accompanied by the smell of the sea.
- When you come to Gemlik Bay, you can see the sea as Orhan Veli said.
- In Orhangazi, you can seek healing in Keramet Hot Spring.
- You can experience the conquest of Bursa at the Museum of Conquest.
- You can visit the sultan complexes, the inns region and Cumalıkızık, the pearl of UNESCO.
- You can witness the Alp warrior change ceremony in Osman Gazi’s tomb.
- You can visit Koza Han, the last stop of the historical silk road on the Anatolian peninsula.
- You can feel the traditional flavours of the city on your palate without coming to Bursa.
- You can enjoy the museums of Bursa, the city of museums.
- You can visit Suuçtu Waterfall, the most magnificent waterfall of Bursa, and then taste Mustafakemalpaşa dessert.
- You can go to Uludag with the cable car, the longest line in Europe.
- You can enjoy extreme sports while staying at the Adrenalin Park facility in Gürsu Ericek Lake.
- You can participate in ATV and jeep safari tours at the Natural Park Facility in Keles Gököz Pond and Kestel Saitabat Green Valley Adrenaline Park Facility.
- You can feel the coolness of the icy waters of Uludağ at Saitabat Waterfall.
- You can visit the Ulu Mosque, the fifth largest temple of Islam.
- You can observe the Basilica of St Neophytos in Iznik within Iznik Lake.
- You can watch the Milky Way star cluster with the naked eye in Başalan Plateau of İnegöl, the darkest point of Bursa.
- You can feel the coolness and oxygen at the Küreklidire Waterfall in Yıldırım.
- You can visit Karacabey Eskikaraağaç, the European Stork Village, for bird watching.
- You can take a unique boat tour accompanied by lotus flowers in Karacabey Floodplain.
Everyone has a reason to come to Bursa.
For more information: www.visitbursa.org
