Bursa

Bursa Archeology Museum

Bursa Archaeological Museum, one of the first archaeological museums in Turkey, was founded in 1904 within the Bursa High School for the Boys, in the name of Müze-i Hümayun (Imperial Museum). The archaeological artifacts, which had been being preserved in different places until 1972, were moved to the building constructed in Reşat Oyal Culture Park and opened to visitors after being arranged with a modern understanding. In the museum, different masterpieces such as the fossil remains of 15 million year-old and artifacts collected from ancient Bithynia and Mysia regions belonging to various periods until the end of the Byzantine Period are on display. Covering an area of 3500 m², the museum consists of an art gallery, ceramic-glass and metal works hall, coin and prehistoric works hall and stone works hall. The museum, which serves under the Ministry of Culture, is perhaps one of the rare places where you can combine your morning walk in the park with a cultural tour.

Saitabat Waterfall

Nature lovers must not miss Saitabat, a gushing 3-feet waterfall that originates from a canyon. It got its name from the Saitabat variety of pigeons that flourishes in the area. It is found at the foot of Mt. Uludag, about 12 kilometers from Bursa.

Koza Han

The silk cocoon industry from China found its way to Bursa in the late 15th century, with the Koza Han being the center ever since. Koza Han, which translates to “silk cocoon market”, is where silk cocoon farmers deposit their products for spinning and the end product of which can be bought from the various shops found in the center. People go to the Koza Han to buy silk, but the design of the han itself is worth seeing as well, especially its courtyard. There are a few cafes outside the Koza Han, where people can enjoy Turkish coffee and delicacies.

Cumalikizik Village

What you would like about Cumalikizik Village is that no matter how plenty of tourists visit the historical place, it still has been able to preserve its ancient structure- in all its charm and glory. Its origin can be traced to the Ottoman Empire’s period and now serves as an ethnography museum in itself.