Bursa was at one time the capital of the Ottoman Empire, one of the largest empires in the history of the world. Enjoy a full-day excursion from Istanbul to explore this city situated on the north-western slopes of Mount Uludag.
Green Mosque (Yesil Camii): Green Mosque, also known as Mosque of Mehmed I, is a part of the larger complex (a kulliye) consists of a mosque, turbo (tomb), madrasah (school), kitchen and bath. The Green Mosque can be shown as the perfect blend between architecture and embellishment, the proof that such works of art were produced in a country where the battles between siblings had come to an end and peace had returned.
Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe): Green Tomb is a mausoleum of the fifth Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed I, in Bursa, Turkey. It was built by Mehmed’s son and successor Murad II following the death of the sovereign in 1421. The architect, Haci Ivaz Pasha designed the tomb and the Yesil Mosque opposite to it. Iznik tiles with flower patterns in blue, white and yellow adorn the portal.
Inkaya Plane Tree: 600 years old tree with amazing view and atmosphere. The Village on the road to Uludag Bursa Inkaya contents “Inkaya Plane Tree”, 595-year history has the distinction of being the oldest tree. Visitors flocked to the plane has become the symbol of Bursa, 35-meter-long, 9.2 meters, draws attention to the environment. 3-4 m, find the thickness of each branch.
