11 places to visit in the İnegöl district of Bursa: Oylat Cave, İnegöl Oylat Cave and Oylat Hot Springs. Plan your trip to İnegöl with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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İnegöl is a district of Bursa Province in the Marmara Region. According to 2024 figures, İnegöl has a population of 302,251, making it the largest district of Bursa outside the city centre and the second-largest city in Southern Marmara by population.

History

The earliest settlement in İnegöl’s city centre is the Cumatepe mound. A rescue excavation carried out by Bursa Museum in 1999 established that Cumatepe had been settled since the Late Chalcolithic Age. Cumatepe is a large mound 450 m in diameter and was one of the stops on the overland trade route between Mesopotamia and Troy in the Bronze Age.

Local Food

The best-known dish in İnegöl is İnegöl köfte. İnegöl Köfte, now a brand, has become the symbol of the city. Alongside İnegöl Köfte, İnegöl Piyazı and İnegöl Şırası are served.

Economy

Agriculture is one of the main pillars of İnegöl’s economic life. Field crops, vegetables and fruit are grown, and produce is also sold abroad. Forest products industry is another important source of income in İnegöl. From the 1950s, furniture manufacturing moved to small workshops, and after the 1980s, rapid growth in industry took place thanks to the Organised Industrial Zone.

Tourism

The cornerstone of İnegöl’s tourism is the Oylat Hot Springs. Oylat Cave is also known as the Bursa Cave and, at 665 metres long, is the third-largest cave in Türkiye. The cave contains abundant stalactites, stalagmites, columns, walls and flowstone curtains.

History and Culture

İnegöl City Museum is known as the first and only district museum in Türkiye. The most recent mass migration to the district took place in 1990, when Turks fleeing pressure in Bulgaria arrived. The district governor’s office building entered service in 1987.

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Places to Visit in İnegöl

  • 1 Ancient City
  • 3 Religious
  • 1 Museum
  • 5 Nature
  • 1 Attraction

Ancient Cities 1

Ancient City

Cumatepe Mound

Mound in the centre of İnegöl, behind the municipality building.

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Religious Buildings 3

İshak Paşa Mosque - İnegöl Photo: Dor Shabashewitz (CC BY 4.0) · Source
Religious

İshak Paşa Mosque

Mosque built in 1482 by İshak Paşa, one of the viziers of Fatih Sultan Mehmed. It is an important example of early Ottoman architecture. Its single-dome structure and stonework are notable.

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İshakpaşa Mosque and Complex

Mosque in the square in front of the municipality building, said to have been built by İshak Paşa.

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Religious

Yıldırım Mosque

Mosque mentioned in the 1533 endowment deed of Hanzade Hançerli Fatma Sultan.

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Museums 1

Museum

İnegöl City Museum

Museum created by restoring the former municipal building, which is thought to be around 150 years old.

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Natural Wonders 5

Nature

Oylat Cave

Cave located 2 km below the Oylat hot springs. At 665 metres long, it is the third-largest cave in Türkiye and is full of stalactites, stalagmites and columns.

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İnegöl Oylat Cave

The Oylat Cave, 25 km from İnegöl, is about 665 metres long and decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. The underground lake and natural formations inside the cave attract visitors.

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Oylat Hot Springs

Thermal springs near the Oylat Cave, at 40°C. They are believed to be good for rheumatism and respiratory complaints. Accommodation facilities are available nearby.

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Boğazköy Nature Park

Nature park south of İnegöl, covered with pine and beech forests. It offers walking trails, picnic areas and a place to rest beside a pond.

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Oylat Ecotourism Area

Natural area starting from the Oylat Hotels district and extending to a waterfall.

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Attraction

İnegöl Municipal Museum

Museum housed in a restored historic building. It displays artefacts relating to the history and cultural heritage of İnegöl, including Ottoman-era documents, ethnographic objects and sections on the history of furniture.

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Places to Visit Around Bursa Province

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While you are in İnegöl, you can also see the highlights of Bursa province. These places are in other districts; İnegöl is about 45 km from the provincial centre.

  • Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) — A 20-domed mosque built between 1396 and 1400 by Bayezid I after his victory at Nicopolis; it is the most monumental example of the multi-pillared mosque plan and has the widest inner congregation hall of any mosque in Türkiye.
  • Green Mosque (Yeşil Cami) — A mosque with zaviye rooms (a mosque-cum-lodge) commissioned by Sultan Mehmed I Çelebi, designed by Hacı İvaz Paşa and completed in December 1419; it holds the finest examples of 15th-century Ottoman tilework.
  • Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe) — A tomb that Sultan Mehmed I Çelebi had built during his lifetime in 1421, its exterior covered in turquoise tiles; the tiled mihrab inside is among the masterpieces of İznik tilemaking.
  • Muradiye Complex — A complex of mosque, madrasa, hammam and imaret (soup kitchen) built by Murad II in 1425–1426; with the 12 tombs added later, it is the burial place of more members of the dynasty than anywhere except Istanbul.
  • Koza Han — A caravanserai in the Khans District, between the Grand Mosque and the Orhan Mosque, commissioned by Bayezid II at the end of the 15th century from the architect Abdül Ula bin Pulat Şah; it takes its name from the silk cocoon trade and still carries on that function today.
  • Cumalıkızık — A village 11 km from Bursa on the northern foothills of Uludağ, founded in the 1300s as a waqf (endowment) village and preserving early Ottoman rural architecture; it became a UNESCO World Heritage site together with Bursa in 2014. It is famous for its stone and timber houses, narrow streets and village breakfast.

Practical Information for Visiting İnegöl

Suggested time
1-2 days
Best time to visit
Spring and summer
Places to visit
11 places

What to Eat in İnegöl

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  • İnegöl Köfte

    İnegöl Köfte was registered as a protected geographical indication on 28 February 2006 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 78). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: İnegöl Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

  • Pideli Köfte

    A version of İnegöl köfte served on pide bread with a buttery tomato sauce and yoghurt. It is one of the most popular combinations in Bursa cuisine.

  • Cantık

    Prepared by filling thinly rolled dough with a minced meat or cheese filling and baking it. It is one of İnegöl's traditional pastry dishes.

  • İnegöl köftesi

    A branded meatball dish cited as the most important dish of the district.

  • İnegöl piyazı

    A dish served together with İnegöl Köfte.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of İnegöl

  • Furniture City Identity

    İnegöl is known as the "Furniture Capital of Türkiye". Furniture fairs and industry events are at the centre of the district's economic and cultural life.

  • Balkan Migrant Culture

    Since the Balkan Wars, İnegöl has been a place of settlement for migrants from Bosnia, Bulgaria and Macedonia. Migrant culture still lives on in its cuisine and traditions.

Local Products

  • İnegöl Büryanı — İnegöl Büryanı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 3 July 2024 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1606). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: İnegöl Municipality.
  • İnegöl Cerrah Kuru Fasulyesi — İnegöl Cerrah Kuru Fasulyesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 6 June 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1373). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: İnegöl Municipality.
  • İnegöl Çıbrıkası — İnegöl Çıbrıkası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 6 June 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1374). Product group: flavourings and seasonings for food, sauces and salt. Registered by: İnegöl Municipality.
  • İnegöl Pırasası — İnegöl Pırasası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 31 July 2026 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1884). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: İnegöl Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • İnegöl Piyazı — İnegöl Piyazı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 4 March 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1708). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: İnegöl Municipality.
  • İnegöl Sütlü Kadayıfı — İnegöl Sütlü Kadayıfı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 June 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1383). Product group: bakery and pastry products, pastries and desserts. Registered by: İnegöl Municipality.

Economy

İnegöl's economy is based on the furniture industry, agriculture and trade. The district is one of Türkiye's largest furniture production centres, with thousands of furniture workshops and factories in operation. Peaches, cherries and olives are grown. İnegöl Organised Industrial Zone is home to firms producing in a range of sectors.

How to Get to İnegöl

İnegöl is 45 km from Bursa city centre. It lies on the Bursa–Ankara road. Minibus and bus services run frequently from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal. Bursa Yenişehir Airport is 55 km away.

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İnegöl: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in İnegöl?

The 11 leading sights in İnegöl are: Oylat Cave, İnegöl Oylat Cave, Oylat Hot Springs, İshak Paşa Mosque, İnegöl Municipal Museum, Boğazköy Nature Park, İshakpaşa Mosque and Complex, İnegöl City Museum, Yıldırım Mosque, Oylat Ecotourism Area and Cumatepe Mound.

What is there to eat in İnegöl?

İnegöl Köfte, Pideli Köfte, Cantık and İnegöl köftesi are the outstanding flavours on İnegöl's tables.

What is İnegöl famous for?

İnegöl is known for İnegöl Büryanı and its identity as a furniture city. Registered with TÜRKPATENT as the İnegöl Mişörizi product.

How do I get to İnegöl?

İnegöl is 45 km from Bursa city centre. It lies on the Bursa–Ankara road. Minibus and bus services run frequently from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal. Bursa Yenişehir Airport is 55 km away.

How long should I allow for a visit to İnegöl?

Suggested length of visit: 1-2 days. Best time to visit: spring and summer.

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