We’re pretty confident that winter in Bursa is coming to an end. Sure, there will be snow on the mountain for a couple of months yet. But down here in the valley the season appears to be turning. Crabapple trees are blooming, tulips are pushing their way through the soil, and the extended weather forecast shows temperatures remaining well above freezing for the foreseeable future. Ah, spring is springing.
In honor of winter’s end, I took a little time over the weekend to sort through my camera rolls from the past few months and share a few of my favorite wintertime photos from Bursa’s streets. I can’t post all of my favorites here; I have to save a few for the upcoming Bursa’da Zaman four seasons photo contest. But, here’s a little collection of this year’s winter snapshots from the snowy streets of Bursa. Happy end of winter!
These shoppers quickly pass by a scarf shop in downtown Bursa as the snow flies and the afternoon fades into evening.
A snowy yet colorful side street just above Altıparmak Caddesi.
The green and white T3 tram zips along Yeni Cumhuriyet Caddesi as seen from the second floor of Lal’e kebab shop.
These two share a good time playing in the fresh snow in front of Orhan Bey Mosque in downtown Bursa on a beautiful snowy afternoon.
The fountain in quiet Emir Han continues to trickle despite the cold and snow.
Unfazed by the falling snow and cold temps, shoppers continue their errands in the open-air central bazaar.
A fruit vendor offers his goods in the downtown Tuz Pazarı on a snowy day in Bursa.
The corner candied chestnut shop looks like an inviting place to be on a cold and snowy day along Yeni Cumhuriyet Caddesi.
this has been a delight to wander through the streets with you. We don’t come to Bursa very often, and when we do we usually stay up the mountain at a small hotel – that said, next time we call by I’ll contact you if that’s OK.
It’s absolutely okay. Next time you come through town look me up!