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Daily Green Bursa Tours
Daily departure
from Istanbul at 08:30 am. Arrival to Yalova by ferryboat,
and bus to Bursa from there. Visit to historical Covered
Bazaar and Ulucami (Grand) Mosque of Bursa, Climb to Uludag
Mountain, (Which also known as Mount Olympos, from where the
Greek gods watched Trojan war) back to Bursa for lunch,
visits to Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum, back to Istanbul
at 19:30 pm and transfer to hotels.
Bursa
The First
Capital of Ottoman Empire. Osman Bey, who was born in a town
of Bursa, conquered the towns around Bursa in 1299 and this
is the year regarded as the founding of the Ottoman Empire,
which was to survive for over six hundred years. (The word
Ottoman is derived from his name, Osman) Bursa is located in
the northwest of the Anatolian peninsula and southeast of
the Marmara Sea. The shores of the Marmara Sea are 135 km
away. The most important peak in the province is Uludag
(Legendary Mount Olympus), which is a ski resort and
national park.
Uludag Mount (Mision Olympos)
Uludag
(2543 m), 36km south of Bursa, is one of the country’s
favorite winter sports centers and as well as skiing, its
richness of flora and fauna has made it into a National Park
and summer activities like trekking and camping are also
popular. Uludag was previously known as Olympus Misios in
ancient times, and is known in mythology as the place where
the gods watched the Trojan war.
Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque of Bursa)
It was
constructed between 1396 and 1400 by Sultan Bayezit, fully
made up of cut stone, with very thick and high walls, 12
heavy four edged grade, with pendantives as of 20 domes. It
is the most classical and monumental sample of the multi -
domed mosques. It has the biggest size (318 square meters)
among all of the Turkish mosques with its rich and roomy
space.
Green (Yesil) Mosque
Constructed
between 1419 and 1420, It is called Green Mosque due to the
green turquoise tiles used on adornments. It is one of the
most important Ottoman period structure in Bursa, and the
mosque is famous with its adornments much more than its
architecture.
Green Tomb (Center)
Structure,
which is the symbol of Bursa, is one of the most beautiful
samples of Ottoman tomb architecture. Octagonal structure,
to which you can climb via a marble stair, is covered by a
lead dome perched on a high hoop. It is a unique structure
with its tile adornments. Its fully tile covered balcony is
a master piece of art. One of the most beautiful samples of
the Ottoman wooden work, the door was built by transition
technique of walnut tree, adorned with geometrical motifs
and has inscription on it.
What is including?
- Hotel Pick-up &
drop-off
- Entrance fees as per
itinerary
- Lunch daily (Excluding
beverages)
- Guide and
Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Ferry boat fees
General information & Conditions
We kindly
request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before departure
time, 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for
the ages 0-2
For information and contact e-mail.info@turkeyephesustour.com
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