Historic Building sights in Bursa
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Yeşil Türbe
In a small cypress-trimmed park surrounding the mosque is Yeşil Türbe, a mausoleum of Mehmed I (the fifth Ottoman sultan) constructed after his death in 1421. The structure is not actually green – the blue exterior tiles from Kütahya were added following the Bursa earthquake of 1855. However, this relatively recent makeover doesn't distract from its sublime, simple beauty, and the original interior tiles still provide an authentic and poignant touch.
Walk round the outside to see the tiled calligraphy above several windows. Inside, the most prominent tomb is that of the Yeşil Cami's founder, Mehmet I (Çelebi), surrounded by those of his children. There's also an impr…
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Sarcophagus of Sultan Murat I
The huge sarcophagus of Sultan Murat I (r 1359–89), who died at Kosovo quelling a rebellion by his Albanian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Hungarian and Serbian subjects, can be viewed in the tomb across the street from the mosque. Nearby is a tea garden with great city views that is popular with local families at the end of the day.
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Irgandı Sanat Köprüsü
Crossing the river north of the Setbaşı road bridge, the Irgandı Sanat Köprüsü has been restored in Ottoman style as a charming arcade of tiny shops (think a mini Ponte Vecchio). Relaxed cafes and an array of artisans' workshops – with a definite emphasis on 'shops' – make it an interesting, if slightly touristy, spot to while away a lazy Bursa afternoon.
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