Bursamız Research & Culture Desk•
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Bursa's Healing Waters: Millennia-Old Thermal Baths from Çekirge to Oylat
Thermal heritage from Roman Emperor Justinian to Ottoman Sultans: the sulfur springs of Çekirge, Eski Kaplıca, Yeni Kaplıca, and Oylat healing valley.
The Royal Thermal Heritage of Bursa
Heated deep in Uludağ's geothermal crust, mineral-rich thermal waters between 40°C and 80°C have made Bursa a renowned wellness destination for over two thousand years.
1. Eski Kaplıca (1385) & Yeni Kaplıca (1552)
Constructed over Roman foundations by Sultan Murad I and Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha, these monumental domed bathhouses feature marble pools fed by natural hot springs.
2. Oylat Thermal Valley
Nestled in pristine pine forests, Oylat features drinkable 40.5°C thermal water famous for neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
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