After finishing the
must see historical places in Bursa, now it’s time to enjoy the most enjoyable places of the city! The backyard of two ancient Greek villages, Mudanya and Tirilye> Bursa, so close to the city but far from chaos. The best of olive oil is here, as well as fish and appetizers… How about getting to know these places better with Mudanya and Tirilye travel guide?
To Mudanya and Tirilye guide You can also take a look at the articles below before proceeding!
- Places To Visit In Bursa
- Places To Visit Near Bursa
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- Gölyazı Travel Guide
- Uludağ Ski Center
- Where to Eat the Best Iskander in Bursa?
Taking you to the past with its historical houses and streets smelling of the sea Mudanya One of the frequent destinations of Bursa residents to cool off in summer. Summer houses are dominant in Mudanya, which is about half an hour from Bursa.. Although Mudanya is known as an old Greek village, the history of the district goes back much further.. goes back to the century. Mudanya, which was known as Myrleia in ancient times, was used as an army base during the Roman Empire, and in 1204 it was dominated by the Crusader Army and its name was changed to Montaneia..
Mudanya, which came under Ottoman rule with the conquest of Bursa by Orhangazi in 1321, started to become an important trade center of the region thanks to its olive and olive oil production.. What makes Mudanya so special is undoubtedly the Mudanya Armistice, which ended the War of Independence.. The foundations of the Republic of Turkey were laid with the Mudanya Armistice signed on October 3, 1922. After the population exchange in 1924, when the Greeks living in Mudanya started to migrate to Greece, the Turkish population in the region increased over the years.. Mudanya, which is now called Bursa’s backyard, is one of the escape points from the city, especially on weekends, thanks to its proximity to Istanbul.
How to Get to Mudanya?
Transportation from Mudanya to Istanbul is quite easy. The journey takes 110 minutes with the Bursa Sea Bus (BUDO), which departs regularly from Istanbul Eminönü. Ticket price 40 TL. However, if you follow BUDO campaigns, you can catch discount opportunities.. You can buy your ticket from BUDO’s website or from Eminönü Sea Bus Terminal. However, since the crowd is high on weekends and holidays, I recommend that you book your ticket days in advance.
Mudanya transportation Another point you should pay attention to is the weather conditions.. Sea bus services may be canceled especially in southwestern weather.. As you know, Bursa’s lodos are quite famous.. Even if the voyage is not cancelled, the journey can be very shaky, if you have seasickness like me, the BUDO journey can be difficult, but beware:) It takes 15 minutes to reach the Greek quarter after a pleasant walk from the beach, after Mudanya Pier.
From Bursa to Mudanya’ How to get there?
The easiest way to get from Bursa to Mudanya is to take the minibuses in front of Organize Sanayi. If you ask how to reach Organized Industry, it is enough to take the Bursa Card, take the metro and get off at the Emek station.. Already Emek is the last station in this direction.. A minibus departs in front of the Organized Industry every fifteen minutes.. The fee is 4 TL per person. The journey takes an average of half an hour.. If you wish, you can come to Mudanya by getting off at Güzelyalı and walking along the coast.. Guzelyali is among the pleasant seaside resorts of Bursa, especially in the spring and autumn months, it is possible to feel like you are in a quiet Aegean town.
Places to Visit in Mudanya
Among the houses and neighborhoods where the Greeks lived many years ago. You go back to those days while walking around.. We started our Mudanya tour from Crete Mahallesi, formerly known as Halitpaşa Mahallesi, now known as Mudanya.. Although most of the Greek mansions have been restored, the traces of experience still dominate the streets.. Mansions and houses, each more beautiful than the other, make our heads spin.. When we say ‘I should take a photo in front of that house’, we realize that in half an hour we spend an hour and a half for sightseeing Well, it’s best to travel like this! If you come to Mudanya on weekdays, you will enjoy a lot more while visiting.. If the weather is good, taking a walk by the seaside is so enjoyable that you may not want to go back to Bursa
Mudanya Armistice House Museum
The white mansion by the sea at the entrance to Mudanya Mudanya Armistice House It is known as the house where the Mudanya Armistice Agreement, which ended the War of Independence, was signed.. This is also a museum, it was closed because we went on Monday.. You can visit Mudanya Armistice House Museum every day of the week, except Mondays, between 8.30-11.30/13.30-16.30. Entry fee is 6 TL. (2019)
You will see the statue of İsmet İnönü in the park just across the Mudanya Armistice House. The statue, known as the Armistice Monument, was erected to represent the Mudanya Armistice signed after the War of Independence.
The Place where Raki, Fish, Meze Trio Come to Life: Mudanya
Travel, travel where If you say you are so hungry, the famous Tirilye Muhallebicisi is waiting for you with its delicious desserts ahead of BUDO.. I liked Tirilye Muhallebicisi, which I had the opportunity to try both pudding and rice pudding, with its service, the freshness of the place and its taste.. There is not only dessert in the place, it has a rich menu with breakfast and main dishes.
When you come to Mudanya, it is impossible to taste delicious seafood.. The right address for this is Coastal Fish. You can get your fill of fish and appetizers at Kıyı Balık, which is the only fish restaurant on the seafront in Mudanya.. The place, which is open both summer and winter, is as enjoyable inside as it is outside.. While the smell of the sea whets your appetite, you may find it difficult to choose between a rich appetizer plate.. You can choose sea bass as the main course in the place that cheers the palate with pistachios, curd cheese and plenty of olive oil, the Cretan appetizer, crispy calamari, and prawns on the smoke.. To confirm the saying that you can eat dessert on the fish, you can end your day with a happy ending after eating tahini halva, which comes hot in a hot pot.
If you come across the sunset at the Marina, which is a little ahead of Mudanya, it’s a wonderful photo. you can capture the frames. If you think this view won’t hurt me, let’s take you to Yildiztepe, which is five minutes away by car!
Yildiztepe with its breezy wind and unique Gemlik Gulf view, where you can say goodbye to the day, in the heat of summer. a place to relax. If you have a car, keep it in mind
Another place where you can enjoy the sea view is Kumyaka. This charming town with mostly summer houses is on the Tirilye road.. There is also a small beach where you can swim in the summer.
An Ancient Greek Village: Tirilye
Pine fragrant pine trees, wide sea view, narrow Tirilye is an old Greek fishing town with its streets and houses that bear witness to history. Although the name Tirilye, which means 3 priests in Greek, was once changed to Zeytinbağı, the old name continued to be used again..
We drove from Mudanya to Tirilye. If you do not have a vehicle, minibuses depart regularly in front of Mudanya Pier.. I started to explore this charming town, half an hour away from Mudanya, from its famous hill.. Right in front of me is the magnificent view of the Gulf of Gemlik and the warm wind accompanying it… I sit in the Historic Çamlı Kahve next to me and I drink a cup of tea with rabbit blood, I wish I could stop the time here…
Tirilye streets, you often come across these houses. It’s like there’s something special about old houses. Maybe they don’t have incredible craftsmanship, quality materials, on the contrary, they have a story to tell us, which has sunk into oblivion.. Old houses tell stories, rewrite history. They have a history; a past that includes me, you or people we don’t know at all… Entering an old house is like stepping into history, being a part of history by wrapping around the pages of a history book… The story of this house in the middle of the street in Tirilye varies for everyone, I hope we can own this story. ….
Tirilye has never lost its bohemian spirit over the years.. There are four important historical buildings to visit in Tirilye.. But unfortunately they are all in ruins. Since the doors are chained, you cannot visit inside, you can only take pictures from the outside.. These are, in order:
Places to Visit in Tirilye: Kemerli Church
The Kemerli Church, which stands out as the first church with a picture on its walls, dates back to the 13th century. orthodox church. It is deplorable that the church dedicated to the Virgin Mary is almost in a state of destruction.
Dündar House
Dündar House, also known as the Church of Yuannes, Greeks’ after the population exchange’ It became private property with the immigration of Crete, but there is no one living in it at the moment.. Dundar House, which has survived from the 12th century, has 3 floors but is very neglected.
Taş Mektep
Taş Mektep, built in 1909, has four floors and quite a magnificent building. After the Stone School, where orphan children were educated by Kazım Karabekir during the war years, it served as a primary and secondary school.. After it was transferred to Uludağ University in 1989, it is now owned by the municipality and is expected to be restored and used in the coming years.. The fact that it is filled with liquor bottles and broken glass, and the writings on the walls with sprays make us question again and again why we cannot protect our history..
Fatih Mosque
The Greek Aya Todori church was converted into Fatih Mosque by adding a minaret after Tirilye came under Ottoman rule.
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Tirilye Travel Notes
- You should also add the building that once served as a Post Office and is now a private property to your list.. I recommend you to taste the delicious olives and olive oil of the region from Zeytinci on the ground floor.
- There are no Greeks living in Tirilye, which is the backyard of Bursa.. Instead of the Greeks who migrated to Crete after the population exchange, Turks from countries such as Thessaloniki and Bulgaria settled in the village.
- Tirilye is an ideal place for a weekend getaway.. You can fill your stomach in the fish restaurants lined up on the beach.. You can find the best of olives and olive oil here again.
- I packed Mudanya and Tirilye trip in the same day.. If you have limited time, you can visit Mudanya and Tirilye in one day. Is there something on your mind about it? I would be very happy if you write your thoughts in the comments 🙂
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