Bursa is Turkey's fourth-largest city and the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, nestled at the foot of Uludağ mountain on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Known as 'Yeşil Bursa' (Green Bursa) for its abundant parks and forests, the city blends extraordinary Ottoman heritage with modern industry, thermal spas, alpine skiing, and the birthplace of İskender kebap.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Bursa silk scarf
Price: ₺200–1,500 (~$5.80–$43.50)
Where: Koza Han shops
Bursa şekeri (sugar-glazed nuts)
Price: ₺100–250 (~$2.90–$7.25) per 500g
Where: Kapalı Çarşı and confectionery shops near Ulu Cami
Lokum (Turkish delight)
Price: ₺80–200 (~$2.32–$5.80) per 500g
Where: Covered bazaar and confectionery shops
Hand-painted ceramic tiles
Price: ₺150–800 (~$4.35–$23)
Where: Koza Han upper floor and bazaar shops
Irgandı Bridge artisan crafts
Price: ₺50–500 (~$1.45–$14.50)
Where: Artisan studios on Irgandı Bridge
Bursa towels (peştemal)
Price: ₺150–400 (~$4.35–$11.60)
Where: Textile shops in the bazaar
Silk fabric by the meter
Price: ₺500–3,000/meter (~$14.50–$87)
Where: Koza Han specialist fabric shops
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Koza Han Silk Market
Bursa silk — scarves, fabric, accessories
Hours: Daily 9:00–20:00
Kapalı Çarşı (Covered Bazaar)
Textiles, leather, spices, household goods
Hours: Monday–Saturday 9:00–20:00; Sunday 10:00–18:00
Thursday Market (Perşembe Pazarı)
Fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, cheese, olives
Hours: Thursdays 8:00–17:00
Cumalıkızık Village Market
Homemade jams, village honey, organic produce, hand-woven textiles
Hours: Saturday–Sunday 9:00–16:00 (weekend market)