2009-Green Prusias Bursa Tourism

2009-05-28

The Great Mosque

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Ulu Camii is the major mosque of Bursa and a landmark of early Ottoman architecture. It was built by Ali Neccar in 1396-1399, at Sultan Bayezid I's command. The mosque is large and rectangular, with twenty domes arranged in 4 rows of 5 supported by 20 columns. Supposedly twenty domes are built instead of twenty separate mosques that Sultan Bayezid I promised for winning the Battle of Nicopolis. It has two minarets. Inside the mosque there are 192 monumental wall inscriptions written by famous calligraphers. There is also a fountain (sadirvan) inside the mosque where worshipers can perform ritual ablutions before prayer; the dome over the sadirvan is capped by a skylight, creating a soft, serene light below. The story of the sadirvan inside the mosque, which is unheard of, that the land belong to an old lady who objected to her store taken by padisah. Because consent is not given for the piece of land, prayer cannot be conducted on it thus a şadırvan is built. Architecturally sadirvan helps to have light inside the mosque that is big.

The horizontally spacious and dimly lit interior is designed to feel peaceful and contemplative. The subdivisions of space formed by multiple domes and pillars create a sense of privacy and even intimacy. This atmosphere contrasts with later Ottoman mosques (see for example the work of Suleyman I's chief architect Sinan). These later mosques have increasingly elevated central domes, which create a vertical emphasis that is intended to be more overwhelming, in order to convey the power and majesty of the Ottoman Empire. It is a beautiful piece of architecture.

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2009-05-27

Iskender Kebab

Iskender kebab is one of the most famous meat foods of Bursa and takes its name from its inventor, İskender Efendi, who lived in Bursa in the late 19th century. It can be assumed to be derived from a verticalized version Cag Kebab, from Erzurum.

It is a kind of doner kebab prepared from thinly cut grilled beef basted with tomato sauce over pieces of pita bread and generously slathered with melted butter and yoghurt. Additionally, one cylindrical meatball can be placed on top. It is commonly consumed with shera as a drink to aid digestion. Tomato sauce and boiling butter are sometimes poured over the dish, at the table.

"Kebapci Iskender" is trademarked by Yavuz Iskenderoglu, whose family still runs the restaurant in Bursa. This dish is available in many restaurants throughout the country mostly under the name "Iskender kebap", "Bursa kebabi", or at times with an alternative one made up by the serving restaurant such as "Uludag kebabi".

2009-04-05

All about of Bursa

Known as "Green Bursa", this province stands on the lower slopes of Uludag (Mount Olympos of Mysia, 2543 m). The title "Green" of Bursa comes from its gardens and parks, and of course from its being in the middle of an important fruit growing region. In Bursa there are things you should not miss. First of all you are in the homeland of the delicious "Iskender Kebap". The candied chestnuts are a specialty and have an unforgettable taste. The peaches of Bursa are unique. As for something to purchase; Bursa is a center of the silk trade and towel ma

nufacturing. It is also the homeland of the very famous Turkish folklore figures, Karagoz and Hacivat.

Be

cause of its being the first Ottoman capital, Bursa is very rich in religious monuments, mosques, and tombs (turbes), baths. One of the places to be seen in Bursa is the Yesil Mosque (Green Mosque), with its carved marble doorway which is one of the best in Anatolia. It is an elaborate and significant building in the new Turkish style. Just opposite, is the Yesil Tomb "Green Tomb", set in a green garden with an enchanting exterior decorated with turquoise tiles. Near the tomb, the Medresse complements the others and makes this the "green" trio, now it houses the Ethnographical Museum which certainly deserves visiting. The Yildirim Beyazit Mosque is important as it is the first one built in the new Ottoman style and is accompanied by the Emir Sultan Mosque which lies in a peaceful setting. The province is decorated with these monuments-each of which is a masterpiece. Here are the Ulu Mosque built in the Seljuk style, with impressive calligraphic wall decorations; the Orhan Gazi Mosque;

the "Hisar" an attractive part of the province, and in the park the Mausoleums of Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, and his son Orhan Gazi. The Muradiye Complex has a delightful view with its mosque and tombs of important characters from the Ottoman era and their tiles and charming decorations appeal to the sightseers. The Ottoman Museum offers a lively exhibit of the traditional life style of Ottomans.

Something you will enjoy in Bursa are the warm, mineral-rich springs; indeed most of the hotels in this province have thermal bath facilities.

The Turkish baths "hamam" are great places which should be visited in Bursa. The Eski Kaplica (Old Spring) is the oldest in the province. The Karamustafa Pasha Baths are famous, and boast the best hot, mineral waters.

As for souvenirs, you should visit the Covered Bazaar, "Bedesten", or

the Koza Han-an attractive building and also a center of silk trade. It is certain that Bursa will take some of time for you to see and add some more delightful experiences to your memories.

Environs:

Uludag is the largest and most celebrated winter-sports center in Turkey. It is 36 kms from Bursa and easily accessible by car or cable-car

(teleferik). The area is also a national park and is worth a visit at any time of the year. The accommodation is high quality offering the opportunity to enjoy, with a variety of entertainment and sports activities.

Mudanya is a seaside resort town from fine fish restaurants and night-clubs there so you can have a pleasant

Zeytinbagi (Trilye) is a town of typical Turkish architecture and lay out. There are sea bus and ferry connections with Istanbul.

Gemlik (27 km north), is another seaside resort with a wide, sandy beach.

Iznik (Nicaea) lies 85 kms northeast of Bursa, at the eastern tip of Lake knik. The town has witnessed many civilizations which have left their marks all over the land. This town is famous for its unique tiles and has been the center of tile production in the 16th century.

Iznik tiles were the basic decorative element of Seljuk and Ottoman architecture. The turquoise-tiled Yesil Mosque and Nilufer Hatun imareti are among the Islamic works in the town.

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2009-03-27

Tirilye-Zeytinbagi

Zeytinbagi-Tirilye is the typical Turkish historical town . There are sea bus and ferry connections with Istanbul.

2009-03-09

Important Telephone Numbers

Hospitals and health

Faculty of Medicine 442 84 00
SSK 223 20 10
Provincial Directorate of Health 233 00 71
Cekirge 234 20 00
SSK Hospital Ali O. Sönmez Oncology Hospital 223 82 02
Military Hospital 233 95 20
Children's Hospital 220 70 40
Bursa Bursa State Hospital 220 00 20
Chest Diseases Hospital 233 38 83
Konur Hospital 233 93 40
SSK 366 85 60
Güllük Diş Hastanesi Special Bursa Hospital 233 95 64
Private Life Hospital 225 08 50-51-52
Vatan Hastanesi 220 10 40
Zübeyde Hanım Doğumevi 233 38 40
Höhepunkte Medical Center 364 34 00
Special Beşyol Polikliniği 252 56 64
Red Crescent Branch 221 11 50
Red Crescent Blood Center 221 15 08
Children's Hospital 220 70 40
SSK Altıparmak 223 20 11
SSK Duaçınar 360 52 19
SSK Industry Area 243 18 00
Buttim Health Center 211 14 52
Police - Gendarmerie Provincial Directorate of Police 271 19 87
Fomara Police Department 270 50 00 233 96 30
Osmangazi Police Department 225 53 39 245 80 10
Nilüfer-Yildirim Police Department 361 81 81
Traffic Inspection 211 23 12-13
Regional Traffic 211 07 92
Bursa Military Branch 220 10 49
Provincial Gendarmerie Command 261 57 07
Fire brigade Fire Alarm 221 10 10-11
Yildirim Group 360 65 00 Light Group 227 74 06
Gençosman Group 253 01 86
Municipality Greater Central 225 18 09
Secretary 234 40 10 Police 225 48 17
Bus Management 233 95 91
Registry Office 233 33 48
Conservatory 234 49 17
Veterinarians 248 88 70
Cable Management 327 74 00 256 70 00
Provincial Directorate of National Education Bus Station 261 54 00
Provincial Directorate of Bağkur 221 44 34

Note: Above phone numbers are for Bursa. Per 224 calls from outside of Bursa, calls from abroad +90 224 income. Other important phone Police Emergency 155 Police Information Line 174 Hello Traffic 154 Jandarma Emergency 156 Hızır Service 112 Fire Alarm 110 Forest Fire Alarm 177 Coast Guard 158 Hello police 153 Water Failure 185 Electrical Repair 186 Gas Breakdown 187 Hello RTÜK 178 Hello Consumer 175 Finding Work and Workers 180 Unknown numbers 118