Osmangazi district, Bursa, Turkey
Places to visit near Nilüfer
Nilüfer is a town in Osmangazi district, Bursa, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 18 mosques & dargahs, 6 museums, 5 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi (11 km), Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı (12 km) and Bursa Museum of Forestry (12 km).

Nilüfer at a glance
- Location
- Osmangazi district, Bursa, Turkey
- Coordinates
- 40.2140° N, 28.9157° E
- Places within 50 km
- 38 (38 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums
Top places to visit near Nilüfer
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nilüfer: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) TürbesiMosques · OsmangaziMust-see
- Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt MezarıMuseums · OsmangaziMust-see
- Bursa Museum of ForestryMuseums · OsmangaziMust-see
- Atatürk MüzesiMuseums · OsmangaziMust-see
- Bursa Arkeoloji MüzesiMuseums · OsmangaziMust-see
- Bursa Hayvanat BahçesiParks · OsmangaziMust-see
- Ottoman House MuseumMuseums · OsmangaziMust-see
- Muradiye CamiiMosques · OsmangaziMust-see
- Şehadet CamiiMosques · OsmangaziMust-see
- Veledi Yaniç CamiMosques · OsmangaziMust-see
- Şehreküstü CamiMosques · OsmangaziMust-see
- Somuncu Baba CamiiMosques · OsmangaziMust-see
More places near Nilüfer
- Ulu Cami · dargah · Osmangazi · ~16 km · Must-see
- Ertuğrul Bey Camii · dargah · Osmangazi · ~16 km · Must-see
- Şekerhoca Camii · dargah · Osmangazi · ~16 km · Must-see
- #Bursa · viewpoint · Osmangazi · ~16 km · Must-see
- Gazi Orhan Camii · dargah · Osmangazi · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bursa Protestan Kilisesi · church · Osmangazi · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kanberler Cami · dargah · Osmangazi · ~17 km · Must-see
- Umurbey Camii · dargah · Yıldırım · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hatice İsfendiyar Cami · dargah · Osmangazi · ~17 km · Must-see
- Green Mosque · dargah · Yıldırım · ~17 km · Must-see
- Green Tomb · fort · Yıldırım · ~17 km · Must-see
- Namazgah Camii · dargah · Yıldırım · ~18 km · Must-see
Things to see near Nilüfer, by type
Mosques & dargahs near Nilüfer
23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Nilüfer. The closest is I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi (11 km). Best time: year-round.
- I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi · dargah · Osmangazi · ~11 km · Must-see
- Muradiye Camii · dargah · Osmangazi · ~14 km · Must-see
- Şehadet Camii · dargah · Osmangazi · ~15 km · Must-see
- Veledi Yaniç Cami · dargah · Osmangazi · ~15 km · Must-see
- Şehreküstü Cami · dargah · Osmangazi · ~16 km · Must-see
- Somuncu Baba Camii · dargah · Osmangazi · ~16 km · Must-see
Museums near Nilüfer
11 museums within 100 km of Nilüfer. The closest is Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı (12 km). Best time: year-round.
- Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı · museum · Osmangazi · ~12 km · Must-see
- Bursa Museum of Forestry · museum · Osmangazi · ~12 km · Must-see
- Atatürk Müzesi · museum · Osmangazi · ~13 km · Must-see
- Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi · museum · Osmangazi · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ottoman House Museum · museum · Osmangazi · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mudanya Armistice House · museum · Mudanya · ~23 km · Must-see
Churches near Nilüfer
7 churches within 100 km of Nilüfer. The closest is Bursa Protestan Kilisesi (17 km). Best time: year-round.
- Bursa Protestan Kilisesi · church · Osmangazi · ~17 km · Must-see
- Church of the Archangels · church · Mudanya · ~26 km · Must-see
- Batheos Rhyakos Monastery · church · Mudanya · ~27 km · Must-see
- Panagia Pantobasilissa Church · church · Mudanya · ~28 km · Must-see
- Pelekete Monastery · church · Mudanya · ~30 km · Must-see
- Hagios Giorgios Church · church · Prince Islands · ~91 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Nilüfer
5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nilüfer. The closest is Green Tomb (17 km). Best time: october to february.
- Green Tomb · fort · Yıldırım · ~17 km · Must-see
- Apollonia Ad Rhyndacum Apollon Tapınağı · fort · Nilüfer · ~26 km · Must-see
- Constantine's Bridge (Mysia) · fort · Karacabey · ~50 km · Must-see
- Miletopolis · fort · Karacabey · ~59 km · Must-see
- Dascylium · fort · Bandırma · ~93 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nilüfer
4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nilüfer. The closest is Uluabat Lake (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Uluabat Lake · lake · Karacabey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Devecikonağı Barajı · lake · Mustafakemalpaşa · ~59 km · Must-see
- Gökçe Barajı · lake · Termal · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lake İznik · lake · Çiftlikköy · ~70 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nilüfer
3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nilüfer. The closest is Uludağ National Park (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Uludağ National Park · sanctuary · Yıldırım · ~32 km · Must-see
- Karaca Arboretum · sanctuary · Yalova Merkez · ~67 km · Must-see
- Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · sanctuary · Darıca · ~93 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Nilüfer
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.
- Start in Nilüfer
- 11 km I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi · mosque or dargah, Osmangazi
- 1 km Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı · museum, Osmangazi
- 1 km Bursa Museum of Forestry · museum, Osmangazi
- 1 km Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi · museum, Osmangazi
- 1 km Atatürk Müzesi · museum, Osmangazi
- 13 km Back to Nilüfer
Plan a longer trip from Nilüfer — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Nilüfer
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How to reach Nilüfer
All places near Nilüfer by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Yıldırım Beyazıt Camii · dargah · Yıldırım · ~18 km · Must-see
- Emir Sultan Camii · dargah · Yıldırım · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mudanya Armistice House · museum · Mudanya · ~23 km · Must-see
- Church of the Archangels · church · Mudanya · ~26 km · Must-see
- Apollonia Ad Rhyndacum Apollon Tapınağı · fort · Nilüfer · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ayvaini Mağarası · cave · Nilüfer · ~26 km · Must-see
- Batheos Rhyakos Monastery · church · Mudanya · ~27 km · Must-see
- Fatih Mosque · dargah · Mudanya · ~28 km · Must-see
- Panagia Pantobasilissa Church · church · Mudanya · ~28 km · Must-see
- Pelekete Monastery · church · Mudanya · ~30 km · Must-see
- Uludağ National Park · sanctuary · Yıldırım · ~32 km · Must-see
- Uluabat Lake · lake · Karacabey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Uludağ · viewpoint · Osmangazi · ~38 km · Must-see
- Constantine's Bridge (Mysia) · fort · Karacabey · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Miletopolis · fort · Karacabey · ~59 km · Must-see
- Devecikonağı Barajı · lake · Mustafakemalpaşa · ~59 km · Must-see
- Yalova Atatürk Köşkü · museum · Termal · ~61 km · Must-see
- Gökçe Barajı · lake · Termal · ~62 km · Must-see
- Karaca Arboretum · sanctuary · Yalova Merkez · ~67 km · Must-see
- Lake İznik · lake · Çiftlikköy · ~70 km · Must-see
- Kurşunlu Plaji · beach · Bursa · ~71 km · Must-see
- Oylat Mağarası · cave · İnegöl · ~81 km · Must-see
- Hagia Sophia, Iznik · dargah · Osmaneli · ~90 km · Must-see
- Ayasofya · dargah · Iznik · ~90 km · Must-see
- Hagios Giorgios Church · church · Prince Islands · ~91 km · Must-see
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum · museum · Iznik · ~91 km · Must-see
- Sedef Island · river spot · Prince Islands · ~92 km · Must-see
- Büyükada Island · beach · Prince Islands · ~92 km · Must-see
- Museum of the Princes' Islands · museum · Prince Islands · ~92 km · Must-see
- Dascylium · fort · Bandırma · ~93 km · Must-see
- Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · sanctuary · Darıca · ~93 km · Must-see
- Heybeliada · beach · Prince Islands · ~94 km · Must-see
- Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum · museum · Prince Islands · ~94 km · Must-see
- İsmet İnönü House Museum · museum · Prince Islands · ~94 km · Must-see
- Eskihisar Kalesi · dargah · Gebze · ~95 km · Must-see
- Kınalıada · river spot · Prince Islands · ~98 km · Must-see
- Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii · dargah · Gebze · ~98 km · Must-see
- Maarifi Sultan Camii · dargah · Kartal · ~98 km · Must-see
- Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church · church · Kartal · ~98 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosques & dargahs | 18 | 23 | I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi (11 km) |
| Museums | 6 | 11 | Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı (12 km) |
| Churches | 5 | 7 | Bursa Protestan Kilisesi (17 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 3 | 5 | Green Tomb (17 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 4 | Uluabat Lake (35 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 3 | Uludağ National Park (32 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 3 | Kurşunlu Plaji (71 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 2 | 2 | #Bursa (16 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 2 | Ayvaini Mağarası (26 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 2 | Sedef Island (92 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 1 | Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi (14 km) |
Nilüfer: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Nilüfer?
I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi (mosque or dargah, about 11 km), Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı (museum, about 12 km), Bursa Museum of Forestry (museum, about 12 km), Atatürk Müzesi (museum, about 13 km), Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi (museum, about 14 km), Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi (park, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nilüfer?
38 places on Spotwander: 18 mosques & dargahs, 6 museums, 5 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 1 lake.
Which is the nearest dargah to Nilüfer?
I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi, about 11 km by road; Muradiye Camii (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Nilüfer?
Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı, about 12 km by road; Bursa Museum of Forestry (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Nilüfer?
Bursa Protestan Kilisesi, about 17 km by road; Church of the Archangels (26 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Nilüfer?
Start in Nilüfer, visit I. Murat (Hüdavendigar) Türbesi, then Hacivat - Karagöz Anıt Mezarı, then Bursa Museum of Forestry, then Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi, then Atatürk Müzesi, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Nilüfer?
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.
Towns near Nilüfer
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- Places near Kirazlı · 21 km
- Places near Yıldırım · 21 km
- Places near Demirtaş · 21 km
- Places near Mudanya · 23 km
- Places near Zeytinbağı · 28 km
- Places near Gürsu · 30 km
- Places near Kestel · 32 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nilüfer’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nilüfer on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.