Osmangazi district, Bursa, Turkey

Places to visit near Bursa

Bursa is a city in Osmangazi district, Bursa, Turkey, home to about 1,412,701 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 18 mosques & dargahs, 6 museums, 5 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Şehreküstü Cami (1 km), Şehadet Camii (1 km) and Ertuğrul Bey Camii (1 km).

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Bursa, Bursa
Bursa, Osmangazi district, Bursa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bursa at a glance

Location
Osmangazi district, Bursa, Turkey
Population
about 1,412,701
Coordinates
40.1956° N, 29.0601° E
Places within 50 km
37 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Bursa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bursa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bursa

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bursa. The closest is Şehreküstü Cami (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bursa

11 museums within 100 km of Bursa. The closest is Ottoman House Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bursa

7 churches within 100 km of Bursa. The closest is Bursa Protestan Kilisesi (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bursa

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bursa. The closest is Green Tomb (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bursa

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bursa. The closest is Uluabat Lake (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bursa

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bursa. The closest is Uludağ National Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bursa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bursa
  2. 1 km Şehreküstü Cami · mosque or dargah, Osmangazi
  3. 1 km Ertuğrul Bey Camii · mosque or dargah, Osmangazi
  4. 1 km Veledi Yaniç Cami · mosque or dargah, Osmangazi
  5. 1 km Şehadet Camii · mosque or dargah, Osmangazi
  6. 1 km Muradiye Camii · mosque or dargah, Osmangazi
  7. 2 km Back to Bursa

Plan a longer trip from Bursa — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Bursa

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    Within 15 km of Bursa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Bursa by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Mosques & dargahs25Şehreküstü Cami (1 km)
    Museums11Ottoman House Museum (2 km)
    Churches7Bursa Protestan Kilisesi (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4Green Tomb (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4Uluabat Lake (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3Uludağ National Park (18 km)
    Beaches & coast3Kurşunlu Plaji (86 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2#Bursa (2 km)
    Caves2Ayvaini Mağarası (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Sedef Island (92 km)
    Parks1Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi (4 km)

    Bursa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bursa?

    Şehreküstü Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Şehadet Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Ertuğrul Bey Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Veledi Yaniç Cami (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Muradiye Camii (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bursa?

    37 places on Spotwander: 18 mosques & dargahs, 6 museums, 5 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bursa?

    Şehreküstü Cami, about 1 km by road; Şehadet Camii (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bursa?

    Ottoman House Museum, about 2 km by road; Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bursa?

    Bursa Protestan Kilisesi, about 2 km by road; Church of the Archangels (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bursa?

    Start in Bursa, visit Şehreküstü Cami, then Ertuğrul Bey Camii, then Veledi Yaniç Cami, then Şehadet Camii, then Muradiye Camii, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bursa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Bursa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bursa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bursa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.