TURKEY – Bursa & Uludag
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GREEN BURSA -DAILY
Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Osman Bey is regarded as the founder of the Ottoman Empire (the word Ottoman derived from his name) and he himself oringinated from Bursa. He conquered the towns around Bursa in 1299 and this is the year regarded as the founding of the Ottoman Empire, which was to survive for over six hundred years. Bursa is located in the northwest of the Anatolian peninsula and southeast of the Marmara Sea. The shores of the Marmara Sea are 135 km away. The most important peak in the province is Uludag (Legendary Mount Olympus), which is a ski resort and national park.
Mount Uludag (Misios Olympos):Uludag (2543 m), 36km south of Bursa, is one of the country’s favorite winter sports centers and as well as skiing, its richness of flora and fauna has made it into a National Park and summer activities like trekking and camping are also popular. Uludag was previously known as Olympus Misios in ancient times, and is known in mythology as the place where the gods watched the Trojan war.
Ulucami (Grand Mosque of Bursa) :It was constructed between 1396 and 1400 by Sultan Bayezit, fully made up of cut stone, with very thick and high walls, 12 heavy four edged grade, with pendantives as of 20 domes. It is the most classical and monumental sample of the multi – domed mosques. It is the biggest (318 square meters) among all of the Turkish mosques with its rich and roomy space.
Green (Yesil) Mosque:Constructed between 1419 and 1420, It is called the Green Mosque due to the green turquoise tiles used on adornments. It was one of the most important structures in Bursa during the Ottoman period, making the mosque more famous for its adornments than its architecture.
Green Tomb (Center):The Structure of the Green Tomb, which is the symbol of Bursa, is one of the most beautiful samples of Ottoman tomb architecture. It has an octagonal structure, to which you can climb via a marble stair that is covered by a lead dome perched on a high hoop. It is a unique structure with its tile adornments. Its tile covered balcony is a master piece of art. The door of the Green Tomb was built by the transition technique of a walnut tree, adorned with geometrical motifs and has inscription on it making it one of the most beautiful samples of Ottoman timber work.