Visit 'Mahfel-Mado Coffee...
by a_manisa
Visit 'Mahfel-Mado Coffee house' in 'setbaþý' in the morning for breakfast and for ice-cream in the evening. A restored building, traditional ottoman house, hanging over the 'gökdere' valley.
Unfortunately no beer served, not a place for me but nice and calm place to rest for a while.
Churches and...
by a_manisa
Churches and Synagogues..
Bursa is one of the provinces which has been the cradle of a number of civilizations and religious from the pre-Christian era to the present. There are many Christian, Jewish and Muslim structures still standing and now under government protection. Of the 17 church councils so important for the Christian faith convened between 324 and 1563, eight of them were held in Turkey and the 1st and 7th were held in Iznik. Iznik is one of 8 different pilgrimage points in Turkey and the most important.
Geruþ Synagogue Selim II had the synagogue built at the beginning of the 16th century. It is located on Arap Þükrü Street. The Jews exiled from Spain at the end of the 14th century and were put on galleons sent by the Ottoman Empire and given refuge. The first groups were settled in Bursa and this synagogue was built for them. The fact that this synagogue was called Gerush, which means 'driven away' in Hebrew, is very symbolic of their suffering.
The Geruþ Synagogue is still in excellent shape today. It is well-maintained and open for worshippers. The medallions found on either side of the Ehal Akodesh cabinet, where the Torah is kept, have Hebraic inscriptions recording the construction date and the name of the master builder. There is no other inscription showing any other details of construction. (note: this info from ministry of tourism page http://www.turizm.gov.tr/turizm.tb?app=ilview&ilkod=16&altbaslik=03.00.00&lng=_e g )
Have a picnic at Suuctu Falls
by basak
Suuctu is a popular excursion spot of popular people 13 km. away from Kemalpasa district of Bursa. The water comes down from 38m long large rocks. It is possible to drink the water. It is a very nice place to freshen up especially at hot summer days.
Bursa Town Hall, with its...
by aozcakir
Bursa Town Hall, with its original Ottoman architecture, lies in the center of the city on Atatürk Caddesi... The building stands like a proud representative of Bursa's eroding historical fabric among concrete buildings and business centers.
It is possible to ascend...
by aozcakir
It is possible to ascend Uludag by cable lift, leaving from Bursa's Teferrüç station. The first stage is Kadiyayla Station after 2,500m of cable. The second stage is Sarialan 2,480m further on at an altitude of 1,635m.