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Starts @ 08:00 Finishs @
19:00 |
| What to see |
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* Marmara Sea
* Bursa
* Mount Uludaga (Mision Olympos)
* Ulu Cami
* Green (Yesil) Mosque
* Green Tomb
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A brief information about tour
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.
Mount Uludag (Misios 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.
Ulucami: (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.
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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. |
info@privateistanbultours.com
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