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Food & Drink · 4 min read
Bursa Döner Kebabı (İskender): The Story of a City on a Plate
Bursa Döner Kebab, widely known as İskender kebab, is a traditional Turkish dish associated with İskender Efendi and Bursa in 1867. It combines thinly sliced döner meat with pieces of pide, tomato sauce, yoghurt and melted butter, creating one of the best-known flavours of Bursa’s culinary heritage.
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Food & Drink · 4 min read
Hasanağa Artichoke: A Spring Delicacy from Bursa
Hasanağa artichoke is a geographically registered regional product associated with the Hasanağa area of Nilüfer, Bursa.
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Food & Drink · 4 min read
Bursa Peaches: A Taste of Summer from the Orchard
Bursa peaches are a well-known regional fruit associated with the fertile Bursa Plain and the area’s orchard tradition. Valued for their juiciness and aroma, they offer a taste of the region’s summer harvest.
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History & Culture · 4 min read
Gemlik Olives: A Taste of the Marmara Coast
Gemlik olives are a well-known Turkish table olive variety associated with Bursa’s Marmara coast. Recognised for their characteristic texture and established regional tradition, they offer visitors a taste of local agricultural heritage.
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History & Culture · 5 min read
İznik Tiles: The Colours and Craft Behind Centuries of Beauty
İznik tiles are celebrated for their distinctive colours, intricate floral patterns and quartz-rich ceramic bodies. Developed into a major art form during the Ottoman period, the tradition remains an important part of Türkiye’s cultural heritage.
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History & Culture · 4 min read
Bursa Silk: The Story of a City Woven Into Fabric
Bursa has a long history of silk trading and craftsmanship. Historic Koza Han remains closely associated with this heritage, offering visitors a place to explore silk products and connect with the city’s commercial past.
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Inkaya Plane Tree: Listening to Six Centuries Beneath Its Branches
Located in Inkaya neighbourhood on the road to Mount Uludağ, the Inkaya Plane Tree is one of Bursa’s most remarkable natural landmarks. Believed to be more than 600 years old, it offers visitors a memorable place to pause, appreciate nature and experience a living connection to the past.
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Travel Tips · 5 min read
Cumalıkızık: A Living Ottoman Village in Bursa
Cumalıkızık is a historic village near Bursa known for its traditional Ottoman domestic architecture and preserved settlement pattern. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage property since 2014, it offers insight into the relationship between rural life and the early Ottoman capital.
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Travel Stories · 3 min read
The Old Story Hidden Among the Rocks
Sadağı Canyon near Orhaneli combines rugged rock formations, woodland and a historic structure known as the Rock Bath. Discover its landscape, local traditions and practical advice for planning a visit.
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