Archaeological Sites in Bursa

There are many historical destinations in Bursa including the time-honored buildings, historical markets, monuments, palaces, museums, and parks where visitors can learn about the glorious past of Bursa. In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about some of the most important archaeological sites in Bursa.

Introduction:

Bursa is rich with its monuments and historical places. Each neighborhood or area in Bursa has an archaeological landmark or a historical place that bears witness to its civilized past.

In this article, we will mention some of the archaeological sites that Bursa is famous for:

Archaeological sites in Bursa:

Bursa Castle (Bursa Kalesi):

Bursa Castle is one of the most important and oldest archaeological sites that reflect the history of Bursa. As for its location, Bursa Castle is located in the city center in Osmangazi district.

As for its history, Bursa Castle witnessed many battles and conflicts in the past. Moreover, it was a home to great empires such as the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Furthermore, this historical castle was surrounded by walls 2 km long. The first walls of Bursa Castle (Bursa Kalesi) were built by the Bythinians. They were modified and repaired over time by the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans.

Irgandı Bridge:

Irgandı Bridge is a historical bridge located in Bursa, Turkey. It was commissioned by a merchant named Müslihidddin in 1442 AD during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Murat II. The bridge was damaged during the 1855 Bursa earthquake and restored later in 1949 and 2004.

Tirilye in Müdanya:

Tirilye is 40 km away from Bursa and 11 km from Mudanya. It is a historical settlement located on two sides of a valley surrounded by olive groves, on the southeast of Marmara Sea. As for its history, Tirilye Mudanya dates back to the fifth century BC. Tirilye brings together all natural beauties in a single destination. Moreover, it is one of the rare neighborhoods where there are several Byzantine monuments and Ottoman houses. In addition, Tirilye was declared a protected area in Bursa in 1980 by Bursa Municipality and the Ministry of Culture.

Misi Village (Misi Köy), Nilüfer:

Misi village, whose modern name is Gümüştepe, dates back more than 2000 years. It is an ancient settlement located in Nilufer district of Bursa, 12 km from the center of Bursa. One of the most known places of the village is the little ethnographic museum. The village was declared a protected area in 1989. The place is accommodated with cafes and restaurants located on the stream side of Nilufer river along with many other places for tourists to visit.

The Ottoman village (CumalıKızık):

The Ottoman village is located east of Bursa on Ankara Road, about 13 km from the center of Bursa. The history of the Ottoman village in Bursa goes back more than 700 years. It is one of the most important historical monuments in the city of Bursa. Moreover, it is among the most prominent heritage sites in Turkey. Furthermore, it was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014. The famous houses of Cumalıkızık are made out of wood, adobe, rubblestones. All of them embody the charming traditional Ottoman architecture. Additionally, there are ruins of a Byzantine church that was discovered in 1969, southeast of the village. 

Silk Market (Koza Han) in the covered market, Bursa:

Koza Han is a silk market located in the center of Bursa. The silk market was built in the 15th century by Sultan Beyazid II in 1490. It is one of the most prominent and popular archaeological sites in Bursa. Moreover, it is one of the most important centers for the sale of high-quality silk. It also has a spacious courtyard, a mosque and a café.

Muradiye Complex:

Muradiye Complex, also known as Complex of Sultan Murad II, is an Islamic complex located in Bursa, Turkey. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Murad II in 1426 AD. The complex consists of Muradiye Mosque, Muradiye Madrasa, Muradiye Bath, Muradiye Hospice, a fountain, epitaphs, Sultan Murad II’s tomb, and tombs of Ottoman princes such as Şehzade Ahmed’s tomb, Cem Sultan’s tomb, and others. The complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014 as part of Bursa.

The Clock tower (Tophane), Bursa:

The Clock tower is one of the most important historical and tourist places in Bursa. It is located in the center of Bursa in Osmangazi district. The clock tower was first built during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876), the original clock tower was destroyed. The existing clock tower was rebuilt in 1904 and in recent years was reconstructed to its current condition. It is a 5-storey tower, each floor has a window. Moreover, it has 89 steps to reach the top of the tower. The clock tower in Bursa is 25 meters tall. In addition, it attracts the attention of tourists as it has a charming view of Bursa city.

Sultan’s Mansion Museum (Hünkar Köşkü):

Hünkar Köşkü was built by Sultan Abdülmecit. It dates back more than 173 years. Inside the mansion, there is a reception hall, Atatürk’s room, the bedroom of his spiritual daughters Sabiha and Ülkü, and a pool hall. In addition, valuable porcelains in the dining room, monumental trees in the garden, pebble mosaic (podima) floor and a fountain decorated with Kütahya tiles are among the worth-seeing. Sultan’s Mansion Museum was initially established as a hunting lodge for sultans of the ottoman empire. Then, it was converted into a museum in 2003 by Bursa Municipality.

Bursa Archeology Museum (Reşat Oyal Kültür Parkı):

It is one of the most important museums of Bursa city, which focuses on the successive civilizations that passed through Bursa. Bursa Archeology Museum was opened in 1972, where hundreds of artifacts and heritage items were transferred to the museum. The Archeology Museum is located in Bursa Culture Park (Reşat Oyal Kültür Parkı) in Osmangazi Municipality in Bursa. It is worth noting that the artifacts in Bursa Archeology Museum belong to the Roman, Persian and Ottoman Empires.

Thus, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we provided information about the most important archaeological sites in Bursa.

Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate

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