Bursa Archives - Gazali Tourism

Description

Located on the slopes of Uludağ Mountain in the north-western part of Turkey, Bursa represents the creation of an urban and rural system establishing the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire and the Sultan’s seat in the early 14th century. In the empire’s establishment process, Bursa became the first city, which was shaped by kulliyes, in the context of waqf (public endowments) system determining the expansion of the city and its architectural and stylistic traditions.

The specific development of the city emerged from five focal points, mostly on hills, where the five sultans (Orhan Ghazi, Murad I, Yıldırım Bayezid, Çelebi Mehmed, Murad II) established public kulliyes consisting of mosques, madrasahs (school), hamams (public baths), imarets (public kitchens) and tombs . These kulliyes, featuring as centres with social, cultural, religious and educational functions, determined the boundaries of the city. Houses were constructed near the kulliyes, turning into neighborhoods surrounding the kulliyes within the course of time. Kulliyes were also related with rural areas due to the waqf system. For example, the aim of Cumalıkızık as a waqf village, meaning that it permanently belonged to an institution (a kulliye), was to provide income for Orhan Ghazi Kulliye, as stated in historical documents. PLACES TO SEE IN BURSA Uludağ Mountain, Teleferik (Cable Car), Çınar Ağacı (Plane Tree), Waterfall, Saitabat, Silk Bazaar, Turkish Lokum

Trip Ideas

Uludağ Mountain

The largest ski resort in Turkays is Uludag, which is accessible by cable car from the city centre. Upon reaching the first 2200 metres of the lift, you can enjoy a stunning view of Uludağ National Park's winter forest, adorned with white flowers, while also observing the city of Bursa from a high vantage point. With rental safari engines, you can enjoy your barbeque, cook in the nearby restaurants, and explore the outdoors.

Plane Tree

The Historic Plane Tree was 612 years old and witnessed almost all of the Ottoman Empire period. The view of Bursa, takes you away from the crowds of the city and give you peace. There is also a tea garden where you can relax under the majestic branches and sip your tea. It has become an important symbol that the local and foreign tourists did not pass by.