The Covered Market in Bursa (Kapalı Çarşı)
In this article, from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about the most important and most popular historical market in Bursa, which is the covered market. The covered market in Bursa is one of the oldest existing markets and is one of the most important tourist attractions in Turkey.
The covered market in Bursa:
In addition to its natural beauty, the Turkish city of Bursa is famous for its rich history of archaeological monuments and heritage places. Therefore, it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Turkey. One of the most prominent historical marks is the Covered Market, which is a destination for tourists coming to Bursa from all over.
The covered market in Bursa (location and date):
The covered market in Bursa is a popular and historical mark of Turkish heritage. Moreover, the bazaar area is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing. Furthermore, it is an ancient bazaar that links the past with the present.
The covered bazaar is located in the center of Bursa, behind the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami), in Heykel area which is rich in antiquities and historical monuments. Local and foreign visitors can access the covered bazaar easily as it has a strategic location in Bursa city center.
Additionally, visitors and tourists can shop through the closed and open historical markets. In addition, they can visit the Grand Mosque and many heritage khans such as the Silk Khan (Koza Han) and others.
The covered bazaar has preserved its aesthetic and social value and, as it is completely pedestrianized, it is an attractive public space for both tourists and city dwellers.
The history of the covered market in Bursa:
It dates back to the era of Sultan Orhan Gazi. Moreover, the covered bazaar is one of the oldest markets in Bursa, as it is located on the historical Silk Road.
The covered market in Bursa faced many natural disasters, as it experienced a major earthquake that occurred in the Marmara region in the year 1855. As a result, the entire covered market was destroyed. Then they reconstructed it according to the original.
Furthermore, in 1958, the covered bazaar in Bursa was exposed to a major fire that completely destroyed it and was also repaired according to the original.
Description of the covered market and the best activities there:
Bursa city is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. And the covered market in Bursa is one of the wonders of Ottoman architecture, a living witness to the prosperity of the historical city of Bursa. The covered bazaar in Bursa contains unique products, such as food, spices, clothes and silk textiles, bags, accessories, souvenirs, jewelry, gold and others.
In addition, in the heart of the historic market, there is the Silk Market (Koza Han), which is one of the most important silk markets within the covered bazaar area of Bursa. Furthermore, it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Bursa where visitors can buy unique silk scarves and some exquisite silk textiles. Visitors can also enjoy their time and taste delicious food in the historical restaurants in the covered market.
Places near the covered marke:
After the fun tour in the covered market in Bursa and its many branches, tourists can visit many tourist areas and historical monuments near the covered bazaar such as the Great Mosque of Bursa (Ulu Cami). Moreover, tourists can visit the tomb of Osman Gazi, founder of the Ottoman Empire and his son Orhan Gazi. Furthermore, they can visit the famous clock tower in Bursa (Tophane) and enjoy the charming view from there.
Accommodation in the covered market area of Bursa:
Bursa city center is like other city centers around the world as it has many different accommodations like hotels and furnished apartments for rent in Bursa.
Thus, we talked about one of the most important historical landmarks of Bursa (the Covered Market) and showed its tourism and shopping importance.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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