The Best of Bursa highlights the places and people of Bursa, Turkey. Photos, experiences, stories, musings, insights, travel tips, and more!
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Off the Beaten Path on Uludag
Bursa may be a big city, but the great outdoors is never very far away. A friend and I recently went for a hike from Heykel up towards the lookout (Bakacak yeri) on Uludağ. It was a crisp Wednesday morning, with a bit of fog floating on the mountain top. We started...
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Hüsnü Züber Evi, the House of Ottoman Antiquities
Built in the 19th century, Hüsnü Züber Evi is an Ottoman style home. It was used as a state guesthouse in 1836 and later as the Russian consulate. From 1877-1988, it was converted into a private residence and purchased by a man named Hüsnü Züber. After undergoing significant restoration, it was donated to the local municipality as a living museum.
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Mercure Hotel Bursa: Luxury with a View
My stay at the Mercure Hotel was highly enjoyable. I took advantage of many of their luxurious amenities including the workout facility, thermal pool, rooftop bar, room service and the breakfast buffet. They offered excellent services and selections with variety, even down to a menu of different pillow options.
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Changing Seasons for the Best of Bursa!
A new season is beginning here in the beautiful city of Bursa and with it a new season for the Best of Bursa!
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We here at The Best of Bursa enjoy following other Turkey travel blogs and have in the past listed some of our favorite Turkey travel blog articles. One of the sites we follow is the blog of real estate consulting firm, Property Turkey. Recently, Property Turkey...
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Kafkas Kestane Şekeri: Bursa’s Famous Tasty Secret
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Q&A: Local SIM Cards in Your Smartphone
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GPSMyCity Article Apps Now Available–and a FREE GIVEAWAY!
We’re happy to announce that a trio of The Best of Bursa’s more useful blog articles have been published as iOS apps. GPSMyCity, a leader in travel app publishing, has published article apps for three of our favorite posts. These article apps are now available in the...
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A Weekend in Bursa with Uygar’s Family
Guest contribution by Ann Marie Mershon Ann Marie Mershon is a retired English teacher living on a lake in the north woods of Minnesota. She treasures her many years teaching in Istanbul and recorded many of her experiences (as well as her deep love for Turkey)...
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