Must-See Highlights in Bursa

M.S. Iznik Hagia Sophia, which was built in the center of the ancient city of Nikaia in the 4th century, hosted the 7th Ecumenical Council that changed the history of Christianity in 787, and was converted into a mosque by Orhan Gazi in 1331, is the common heritage of the civilizations of two worlds.

Commissioned by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD, an imposing 15,000-seat Roman theater built upon vaulted subterranean substructures.

Situated in Osmangazi, Roma Su Kemeri (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, İznik Berber Kaya Anıt Mezarı features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, İznik St. Neophytos Bazilikası features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

B.C. The 4,970-meter-long Iznik Walls with 114 towers, built in the 4th century, and the three-eyed monumental Lefke Gate in the style of a Roman triumphal arch; It is the most complete defense system of Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman military architecture that has survived in the world.

Situated in Osmangazi, Dörttepeler Tümülüsü (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Discovered in 2014 just 20 meters off Lake İznik shore, a 4th-century submerged early Christian basilica hailed as a top global archaeological find.

Located in Osmangazi, İznik İnciraltı Halk Plajı offers a scenic coastline, clean swimming waters, municipal amenities, and lifeguard safety.

Excavated original kilns where the world-renowned cobalt-blue and coral-red İznik tiles were fired between the 14th and 17th centuries.

Erected in 1388 by Sultan Murad I for his mother Nilüfer Hatun, this 14th-century public kitchen now houses Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman relics.

A pinnacle of early Ottoman architecture commissioned in 1378, famed worldwide for its turquoise-and-green glazed brick minaret.

7-kilometer rugged limestone canyon with natural emerald swimming pools and cascading falls for seasoned trekkers.

Situated in Osmangazi, Dikilitaş (Obelisk/ Beştaş) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.

Situated in Osmangazi, Hipoje (İznik) features historic ruins, ancient fortifications, and open-air archaeological exhibitions from Bursa's deep past.