Bursa is fourth largest city in turkey and situated alongside of Great Mountain of turkey (Mount Uludag). The bursa city was the capital of ancient Ottoman Empire in the 14th century. Many locals consider this city as the true origin of Turkish prominent culture with an important past of more than 2000 years.
Geography
Bursa is located in the marmara region and to the south of Istanbul. It covers the land area about 1035 square kilometers and has the population around 1.6 million. The language spoken by the people over here is Turkish.
Religion and culture:
We find people of different religions over here but the official religion is Islam. We can see the people belonging to religions of Hindu, Christianity, and Sikh etc.
Top attractions of bursa:
The Turkish baths (Hamams) in bursa are highly recommended to the tourists as they offer great relaxation and entertainment. The neighborhood of Cekirge is the land of famous historical attractions that offers wealthy information about the history of the city and the famous personalities behind the prominence of the city. This land is also a home town to popular mineral waters and spas. A cable ride to the Peak of Great Mountain of turkey is the most interesting and must to do thing.
The Green tomb is the most prominent land mark in the city as it is the home of octagonal architecture and colorful tiles. The must to see mosques in the city are Great mosque (Ulu Camii), Orhan Camii, and Emir Sultan Camii.
Travel in Bursa:
The transport facilities available in the city of Bursa are very reasonable and affordable. There are several international airports located near to the city. Getting a car hire provider is the perfect way to explore the attractions of Bursa as you can enjoy your sightseeing leisurely and without any hassles.