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About this place
Located in Hisar, Bursa’s old fortified settlement, Zindankapı is one of the gates of the historic city walls. This section belongs to a defensive system with roots in the Bithynian period and traces of later Byzantine and Ottoman use. Its name means “Dungeon Gate,” referring to the underground cells beneath the gate and neighbouring walls. These spaces remained in use as a prison until the late nineteenth century. The towers, stone walls and connecting passages recall a time when Bursa was a walled city. Reopened after restoration in 2021, Zindankapı now serves as a digital museum and contemporary art gallery. Exhibitions explore the history of Bursa’s walls, the city’s expansion and the restoration process. Animations, interactive maps and video projections inside a tower help explain the stone structures you see outside. Start by examining the gate and surrounding walls, then explore the interior displays to understand their role in protecting the city. The transformation of these once enclosed spaces into a place for art gives the visit a memorable connection between past and present.
- Destination
- Bursa
- Category
- Museums & History
- Address
- Pınarbaşı Mahallesi, 1. Zindankapı Sokak, No:57, Osmangazi, Bursa, Türkiye.