Forests and Natural Places in Bursa City
In this article, we will talk about the beauty of Bursa city and the most prominent forests and natural places in Bursa city in Turkey
An introduction:
The city of Bursa is located in northwest Turkey in the Marmara region between the cities of Istanbul and Ankara. It is one of the most important and prominent tourist cities because Bursa has many historical monuments, cultural places, charming landscapes and fascinating nature. Moreover, there are streams, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, springs, beautiful gardens and breathtaking forests.
The most important and most famous natural places and forests in Bursa are:
Uludag Mountain:
Uludag Mountain is located south of the city. It means the huge mountain. It is one of the most tourist attractions in Bursa city. Visitors and tourists can reach the summit of Mount Uludag by cable car. Furthermore, on Uludag Mountain, there are many tourist facilities and hotels. Thousands of visitors come to visit it annually for hiking, skiing and relaxing. Its summit (The Black Summit) is the highest peak in the Marmara region. Its height is 2543 m. Moreover, Uludag Mountain is one of the most important centers of tourism in summer and winter. In summer, Tourists practice fun summer activities such as trips and camping. And in winter, tourists and visitors can practice many activities like snowboarding, snowmobiling and others. In addition, world and Olympic ski competitions are held on it.
The great historical tree (İnkaya Çınarı):
It is a huge tree located at the beginning of Uludag Mountain in the village of Inkaya. It is only ten minutes away from the city center of Bursa. Furthermore, it is one of the largest trees in Turkey. Additionally, it is more than 600 years old and has a diameter of 18.5 meters and a height of 35 meters. It is said that the history of its cultivation dates back to the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. The historical tree is A Tourist attraction in Bursa city. There are many shops, stores, restaurants, cafes around the tree. Therefore, tourists can eat food, drink coffee, buy gifts and scarves, enjoy the amazing view.
Oylat Cave in Bursa:
It is the third largest cave in Turkey. Its occurrence was the result of an earthquake 300 million years ago. Moreover, it is 665 meters long and the temperature inside it varies between 14-18 °C. In addition, Oylat Cave in Bursa is surrounded by dense forests, waterfalls and small caves inside the mountain. Furthermore, there are mineral and hot springs that attract thousands of tourists.
Green Valley in Bursa (Yeşil Vadi):
The Green Valley is located in the city of Inegol, 72 km from the center of Bursa. There are many trees, plants and waterfalls. Moreover, in the green valley of Inegol there are houses and a hotel in the middle of the valley with a restaurant and a café, that allow visitors to eat and drink coffee among these charming green natural places.
Waterfalls in Bursa:
Bursa city is famous for its many waterfalls, such as:
The Grand Waterfall in Bursa (Kemal Pasha Waterfall) (Su Uçtu Şelalesi):
It is located in Mustafa Kemal Pasha’s Natural Park in Muradiye, about 100 km from the center of Bursa. Moreover, it is surrounded by dense forests of beech trees. Tourists can walk inside the forest, enjoy the charming nature, watch the breathtaking landscapes and take pictures of the grand waterfall in Bursa. Furthermore, it is a perfect place for camping and picnic enthusiasts.
The Small Waterfall (Saitabat Waterfall) (Saitabat Şelalesi):
Saitabat Waterfall is located in Kestel district in Bursa and among the mountains, 12 km from the center of Bursa. It was named Saitabat after a type of pigeon that is famous in that region. Tourists can enjoy the forest scenery and practice natural sports activities such as hiking, camping and exploring. There are also many restaurants and cafes around the waterfall. In addition, around the waterfall in Bursa there are places for barbecue. Therefore, tourists take the opportunity to eat delicious dishes of food and drink cups of tea in the charming nature.
Oylat Waterfall in Bursa (Oylat Şelalesi):
Oylat Waterfall is located 70 km from Bursa, next to Oylat Cave in Bursa. It attracts many local and foreign visitors to enjoy the water flowing from above and how it flows between the rocks. In addition, tourists can walk in the forest and visit Oylat Cave in Bursa and other attractive places.
Küreklidere Falls (Küreklidere Şelalesi):
It is 80 meters high. The waterfall originates from the top of the mountain. There are dense forests and trees around it. So tourists walk between the forests, heading to the waterfall, enjoying every detail of bushes, flowers, roses and trees.
Lakes in Bursa:
There are many lakes in Bursa. Bursa looks like a paradise with its forests, waterfalls and lakes. The most famous of which are:
Iznik lake (İznik gölü):
Iznik Lake is located in Bursa, southeast of the Marmara region, within Bursa. The length of Iznik Lake: 32 km, width: 10 km, and the maximum depth of the lake: 80 m. In addition, the lake is one of the 5 largest lakes in Turkey. The lake has great importance, it is a source of freshwater. In addition, the lake is used for fishing purposes. It is also used to irrigate agricultural lands. Furthermore, the lake is a refuge for birds when the internal Anatolian lakes freeze. Iznik Lake is ideal for practicing water sports such as swimming and spending beautiful times on its banks.
Dağyenice Lake:
Dağyenice Lake is located 19 km from the center of Bursa. It attracts lovers of adventure and camping and fishermen.
Black Lake in Bursa:
The Black Lake is located at the top of Mount Uludag between two beautiful lakes, Kilimli Lake and Aynalı Lake. These three lakes in Bursa are attractions for adventure and camping lovers. It is also a perfect place for people who like quiet.
Oylat Lake in Bursa:
It is located south of the Sea of Marmara, with a length of 24 km and a width of 12 km. Moreover, it looks amazing where there are seven islands within it. Furthermore, there are many types of fish, and waterfowl breed there. Moreover, it was declared as a nature reserve in 1998.
Forests in Bursa:
The city of Bursa has dense forests and orchards that bring pleasure and attract tourists. The most prominent of which are:
Ataturk’s Urban Forest (Atatürk Kent Ormanı):
Ataturk Park is a paradise on earth, and one of the largest parks of Bursa. It is located in Nilufer district of Bursa. Ataturk Forest extends over an area of 150 hectares. It is a tourist and entertainment destination. Moreover, there are places for camping and recreational activities.
Kent Orman Forests in Bursa:
It is located on the main road to Ankara in Kestel district of Bursa. The forest attracts many tourists annually because it is a charming forest. Furthermore, there are many restaurants, cafes and mosques. There is also an amusement park and children’s playground. Visitors can enjoy watching the beautiful landscapes and practice their recreational activities and spend the most enjoyable times during holidays and vacations.
Thus, we have talked about the most famous forests and natural places in Bursa.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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