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Bursa

The first Ottoman capital, at the foot of a mountain that is a ski resort in winter. Green-tiled mosques, silk khans, and İskender kebab was invented here.

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Ideal stay

2 days

Typical spend

~A$80/day

Rough mid-range estimate

Landmarks

6 listed

Things to do

Things to do in Bursa

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Where to stay

Where to stay in Bursa

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If you only have

Bursa in a day, two days, three

Day 1

·Grand Mosque

·Green Mosque

·Green Tomb

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Day 2

·Irgandı Bridge

·Koza Han

·Muradiye Complex

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Landmarks

Landmarks in Bursa

Grand Mosque

Green Mosque

Green Tomb

Irgandı Bridge

Koza Han

Muradiye Complex

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Getting in

From the airport

When to go

When to go to Bursa: Apr or May or Sep or Oct

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