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8 places to visit in the Yenişehir district of Bursa: Sinan Paşa Mosque and Complex, Saray Hammam and Grand Mosque. Plan your trip to Yenişehir with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Within the district, located 52 kilometres from Bursa city centre, lies Bursa’s international airport.

History

Yenişehir’s history goes back to the early 14th century, when it was attached to the Ertuğrul sanjak, whose centre was Bilecik. In the early Ottoman period, Osman Bey added the Yenişehir plain to his lands and gave this region to his veterans as a land grant (kılıç hakkı) so they could settle there. Yenişehir, a Turkish town 680 years old, came under Greek occupation on 27 October 1920 and was liberated on 6 September 1922.

Economy

The district’s economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming, but industrialisation began with YOSAB (Yenişehir Organised Industrial Zone), established in 2004. It is especially the leading district in Bursa for exports of agricultural products, and its tomato and pepper cultivation is world-famous.

History and Culture

Yenişehir’s known history goes back to the early 14th century, when it was attached to the Ertuğrul sanjak, whose centre was Bilecik. In the first years after the Ottoman conquest, Yenişehir was the residence of Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman state. After Osman Bey added the Yenişehir plain to his lands, he opened the region for settlement to give his veterans land as a land grant (kılıç hakkı). Yenişehir is world-famous for growing tomatoes and peppers, and for this reason the Golden Pepper Festival is held every year. Bursa’s international airport lies within Yenişehir and is known as Yenişehir Airport. The district’s economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming, but industrialisation began in 2004 with YOSAB (Yenişehir Organised Industrial Zone).

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Places to Visit in Yenişehir

  • 1 Historic
  • 4 Religious
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Nature
  • 1 Cultural

Historic Sites 1

Historic

Saray Hammam

A historic building that survives from the time of Osman Gazi, who had it built.

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Religious Buildings 4

Religious

Sinan Paşa Mosque and Complex

The Koca Sinan Paşa Complex, built in the 16th century.

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Religious

Grand Mosque

A historic building commissioned by Orhan Bey.

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Religious

Süleyman Paşa Complex

A historic complex from the Ottoman period.

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Religious

Voyvoda Mosque

A mosque built in the 14th century, also known as the Çınarlı Mosque.

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Museums 1

Museum

Şemaki House Museum

A museum housed in an 18th-century residence, an example of an Ottoman-period home of the Şemaki family.

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Natural Wonders 1

Nature

Yenişehir Plain

Fertile farmland; the area given by Osman Bey to his veterans as their homeland.

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Cultural Venues 1

Cultural

Sinan Paşa Madrasa

A madrasa built in the 16th century by Koca Sinan Paşa.

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Places to Visit Around Bursa Province

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While you are in Yenişehir, you can also see the highlights of Bursa province. These places are in other districts; Yenişehir is about 55 km from the provincial centre.

  • 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.
  • Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi — The tombs of Osman Gazi, founder of the Ottoman state, and his son Orhan Gazi, in Tophane on the site of Byzantine-era buildings; they were rebuilt in the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz after the earthquake of 1855.

Practical Information for Visiting Yenişehir

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn
Places to visit
8 places

What to Eat in Yenişehir

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  • Yenişehir Pidesi

    Thin dough topped with minced meat, kaşar cheese or egg and baked in a stone oven. It is an important part of Yenişehir's bread-baking tradition.

  • Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)

    Cracked wheat and meat cooked slowly for a long time and then pounded together. It is the traditional dish of wedding and holiday feasts.

  • Höşmerim (fried fresh-cheese dessert)

    A traditional dessert made by mixing fresh cheese with flour and sugar and cooking it in a pan. In Yenişehir it is also eaten at breakfast.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Yenişehir

  • Ottoman Founding Period

    Yenişehir became an important military and administrative centre in the early years of the Ottoman Beylik. Used as a base by Orhan Gazi on his campaigns in Anatolia, the district held a strategic position in Ottoman history.

  • Farming Culture

    For centuries, the fertile Yenişehir plain has shaped the district's farming culture. Harvest festivals and traditional farming methods are part of the region's cultural identity.

Local Products

  • Yenişehir Biberi (Yenişehir peppers) — Yenişehir Biberi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 24 November 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1263). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: T.C. Bursa İli Hayvancılığı Geliştirme Birliği, Bursa Yenişehir Municipality.
  • Wheat and Cereal Products — The Yenişehir Plain is one of Bursa's most fertile grain-growing areas. Wheat, barley and sunflowers are the main agricultural products.
  • Sugar Beet — Sugar beet grown on the Yenişehir plain supplies raw material to the sugar factories in the region. It plays an important role in the district's economy.

Economy

Yenişehir's economy is based mainly on agriculture. Wheat, sunflowers, sugar beet and vegetables are grown on the fertile plain soils. Bursa Yenişehir Airport lies within the district boundaries and brings economic activity to the region. Small-scale industry and trade are also developing.

How to Get to Yenişehir

Yenişehir is 55 km from Bursa city centre. It lies on the Bursa–Eskişehir road. Bursa Yenişehir Airport is within the district boundaries and operates domestic flights. Regular bus services run from Bursa's intercity bus terminal.

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Yenişehir: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to see in Yenişehir?

Yenişehir's top 8 sights: Sinan Paşa Mosque and Complex, Saray Hammam, Grand Mosque, Süleyman Paşa Complex, Sinan Paşa Madrasa, Voyvoda Mosque, Şemaki House Museum and Yenişehir Plain.

What should I eat in Yenişehir?

Yenişehir Pidesi, Keşkek and Höşmerim are the standout dishes on Yenişehir's tables.

What is Yenişehir famous for?

Yenişehir is known for Yenişehir peppers and the Ottoman Founding Period. The peppers are registered with TÜRKPATENT as a protected geographical indication.

How do I get to Yenişehir?

Yenişehir is 55 km from Bursa city centre. It lies on the Bursa–Eskişehir road. Bursa Yenişehir Airport is within the district boundaries and operates domestic flights. Regular bus services run from Bursa's intercity bus terminal.

How much time should I spend in Yenişehir?

Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: spring and autumn.

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