Bursa

Bursa: The First Ottoman Capital & Green Paradise

🌍 History & Culture

Known as "Green Bursa" due to its lush gardens and parks, this city was the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire. It is the birthplace of Ottoman architecture and is famous for its silk trade, thermal baths, and the legendary İskender Kebab. Sitting at the foot of Uludağ (Mount Olympus), it is also Turkey’s most popular winter sports destination.

📍 Top Tourist Attractions

• Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami): Famous for its twenty domes and massive calligraphic inscriptions on the walls.

• Uludağ Mountain: The premier destination for skiing in winter and hiking in summer, accessible by a scenic cable car ride.

• Koza Han (Silk Market): A historic caravanserai where you can buy high-quality silk scarves and drink Turkish tea in the courtyard.

• Cumalıkızık: A UNESCO-listed village that preserves the texture of early Ottoman rural life with its colorful houses.