A more detailed version of my article published in Hürriyet Seyahat
Our Pir Evliya Çelebi’ I’m in Bursa, the place where the philanthropist called “a city with a spirit” and made his first trip.. Yesil Bursa, the city of saints. If Bursa center is to be visited, I will start from Koza Inn first.. Even though the old Bursa silk is replaced by Chinese silk, even though each shop is the same, I visit them one by one and return with dozens of shawls.. I drink tea in its courtyard, drink a cup of coffee on the floor full of antique coffee cups on the left side of the door leading to the Grand Bazaar, and watch the tree and people in the middle of it.
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Bursa Mosques and Tombs
I’ve been to Bursa so many times to. Each time she laid out another beauty in front of me.. I have never regretted. I’m moving from Koza Han’ to the Grand Bazaar. Bursa is a city of bazaars and covered bazaars. I get lost in the side streets of the bazaar where the crowd never dispersed and reach the Great Mosque.. Really great. Even more crowded due to Ramadan. The great mosque has three gates. While the mosque was being built, Somuncu father would come and distribute bread to the workers.. One day, he noticed that Hızır A.S was there and went to him and said, “You are Hızır A.S.. If you don’t come here and pray every day, I will tell everyone who you are.”. Upon this, Hızır A.S promised to come, but did not want it to be known when he would come.. Maybe if you pray there when you go, you will pray with Hızır A.S.. It is really majestic inside and outside and a must-see place.. From there I walk up the hill to Tophane. I’ll be a little tired but it’ll be worth it. Walking is the best way to visit a city.. There are Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi tombs in Tophane.. In a location overlooking Bursa. I’m impressed every time I go. The tombs, which started to receive more visitors after the period series, became more intense due to Ramadan.. I go to the garden where the clock tower is. It is also used as a fire tower.. I watch Bursa, which used to be green but has now turned into concrete.. Bursa looks beautiful from here, especially at night..
Green Tomb
From here, I pass to the Yeşil mosque and tomb, which are symbols of Bursa. It seems to me that this is the place where Arab tourists show the most interest.. It is beautiful inside and out with its tiles and color.. The tomb is visible from all over Bursa. From here, I pass to another iconic Irgandi bazaar.. Her visuality is really beautiful and true to Hacivatla Karagöz. Included in the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List by Unesco. There is a museum here. The first theatrical heroes of our childhood are still undecided whether they lived once or whether they are legends. There is no time left to go to Emir Sultan. Of course, I want to finish my city tour quickly and throw myself into the thermal waters of Çekirge.. Thermal pools, massages, scrubs, foams are incredible in the hotels here.. When I come to Uludag to ski in winter, my favorite thing to do is to swim in the thermal waters and relax.. It is really good for aching bones to come down from the cold of the mountain and swim in the warm waters..
Cumalıkızık, Hamamlıkızık
I wake up early in the morning and take the road to Cumalıkızık. There is too crowded. I want to take pictures and walk around its quiet streets before anyone comes.. The village, where you can buy natural foods and eat pancakes, is very popular.. That’s why I wander around Cumalıkızık when it’s quiet and go to the lesser known Hamamlıkızık.. Here the prices are more reasonable and there are less people. Cumalıkızık is invaded by people especially on weekends.. I can recommend the little-known Yörük village to take this type of village photo.. The village we stopped by on our way back from the Black Sea tour has not been explored this much yet.. I came to Saitabat Waterfall years ago. time to go again. The modern waters are calling me. Greenery, bird sounds, shabby restaurants by the water… I stay here for a long time and enjoy a little nature walk and a little chat..
Gölyazı
I am determined to set the sun in Gölyazı, but. I’m on my way in time to live a little bit of the day. I reach the lake from the highway without any problems.. I can enter the village, which we can enter with vehicles in winter, now by leaving the vehicle a little further away.. The weeping plane tree is one of the symbols of this place.. Gölyazı, which is actually an island, is connected to the land by a bridge.. The lake is famous for its fish, natural products, houses and sunsets.
You can rent boats in the village where women also fish.. A female captain who took me around. You go around the island, you go to the water lilies. If you can coincide with the sunset, the boat ride turns into a feast.. This small fishing town, which was the capital of the Apollonian Kingdom in ancient times, fascinates people.. Everything is a little expensive, you need to bargain well. I say don’t come back without eating lake fish and especially pike.. A place that can be visited in a few hours. I’m going to turn the day away.
Kumyaka, Trilye
The next day I will tour Mudanya and go to Kumyaka and Trilye. Today is the last day. Kumyaka is one of my favourites.. There used to be a cafe in the harbor where you could have breakfast, but now it only serves tea and coffee.. I’m diving into the side streets from the beach and going to the ruined historical church.. This place is not open to visitors, but you can see inside through the window at the back.. I hope they will restore this place in the coming years.. Every time I see this building it’s like meeting an old friend. I don’t think anyone is more curious than me.
The famous Trilye time after quenching the longing with an old friend. I reach the nirvana in the view by climbing the glassed coffee on the hill before enjoying the view from the winding roads.. Here you can have breakfast, tea, coffee and something to eat.. Below is a small beach and harbor. I love walking down the side streets from here.. If you can match the season, there is a plum tree on your way.. It’s nice to see the interesting house on the corner is still not demolished.. I know one day I won’t find it in place but now it’s still defying the years. I walk past the fish restaurants and reach the beach. There is a cafe nearby. Fishing boats on the other side. I’m at the last stop now. time to go home. Bursa is a place that can be visited for one day due to its proximity to Istanbul and its easy accessibility.. You can make a separate weekend plan for each place. What I remember of Bursa: Ulu mosque, Koza inn, Gölyazı, Saitabat Waterfall The flavors that stick in my mind: Iskenderi, pita meatballs, bagels and tahini pita in the court oven, crane in Gölyazı fish
