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13 places to visit in the Yıldırım district of Bursa: Yıldırım Bayezid Mosque, Emir Sultan Mosque and Green Mosque. Plan your trip to Yıldırım with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Yıldırım is the largest metropolitan district in the centre of Bursa after Osmangazi, and was founded on 18 June 1987. The district covers an area of 110 km² and has an average elevation of 157 metres above sea level. According to the 2020 census, the district’s population is 657,176, and it receives heavy migration from outside.

Name and Geographical Location

The district’s name comes from Yıldırım Bayezid, the fourth Ottoman sultan. Set on the foothills of Uludağ, the district has Kestel and Gürsu to the east and Osmangazi to the north and west.

Historic Buildings

In the district, named after Yıldırım Bayezid, there are countless historic buildings from the Ottoman period, including the Yıldırım Mosque, Yıldırım Hammam, Yeşil Mosque and Yeşil Türbe. The Emir Sultan Mosque, Emir Sultan Tomb and Emir Sultan Fountain are also important historic structures in the district.

Transport

Transport within the district is provided by metro, tram, bus, minibus and dolmuş. The cable car in Teferrüç Neighbourhood makes it possible to reach Uludağ.

History and Culture

Yıldırım is the largest metropolitan district in the centre of Bursa after Osmangazi. The district’s population was 657,176 at the 2020 census. The Yıldırım Tomb is the first arcaded tomb in Ottoman architecture. Access to Uludağ by cable car is possible from Teferrüç Neighbourhood.

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Places to Visit in Yıldırım

  • 5 Historic
  • 6 Religious
  • 1 Cultural
  • 1 Other

Historic Sites 5

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Irgandı Bridge

Bridge linking the Osmangazi and Yıldırım districts.

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Yıldırım Complex

Complex commissioned by Yıldırım Bayezid, one of the most magnificent monuments in Bursa.

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Yıldırım Darüşşifa

Part of Yıldırım Bayezid's complex, the first Ottoman hospital.

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Yıldırım Bayezid Bedesten

Built at the end of the 14th century, the first bedesten in the Ottoman state.

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Yıldırım Madrasa

Madrasa commissioned by Yıldırım Bayezid and restored in 1948.

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Religious

Yıldırım Bayezid Mosque

An important mosque surviving from the Ottoman period.

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Emir Sultan Mosque

An important religious building in the district.

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Green Mosque

Historic mosque from the Ottoman period.

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Green Tomb

Tomb structure from the Ottoman period.

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Yeşil Mosque

Mosque in the Yeşil quarter, said to have been commissioned in 1419 by Çelebi Sultan Mehmed.

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Yıldırım Mosque

Mosque in the middle of the Yıldırım Complex, commissioned by Yıldırım Bayezid.

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Cultural Venues 1

Cultural

Barış Manço Culture Centre

Centre designed for cultural and artistic events in memory of the artist Barış Manço.

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Other

Uludağ Cable Car Line

Cable car line in Teferrüç Neighbourhood that provides access to Uludağ.

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Places to Visit Around Bursa Province

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While you are in Yıldırım, you can also see the highlights of Bursa province. These places are in other districts.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Tophane Clock Tower — A 33-metre, six-storey tower behind the tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi, built in 1904–1905 in honour of Abdülhamid II's accession to the throne; because of its view over the city it was also used as a fire tower.

Practical Information for Visiting Yıldırım

Suggested time
2-3 days
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn
Places to visit
13 places

What to Eat in Yıldırım

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  • İskender Kebap

    The internationally famous Bursa dish İskender kebap, served by arranging thinly sliced döner meat on pide bread with buttery tomato sauce and yoghurt. The historic İskender restaurants in Yıldırım keep this tradition alive.

  • Pideli Köfte

    Prepared by grilling meatballs, arranging them on pide bread and serving them with buttery tomato sauce and yoghurt. It is one of the classic flavours of Bursa cuisine.

  • Kemalpaşa Dessert

    Prepared by soaking cheese dough in syrup, this dessert is one of the best-known sweets in the Bursa region. It is served with kaymak or ice cream.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Yıldırım

  • Legacy of Yıldırım Bayezid

    The district takes its name from the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I (Yıldırım). The complex commissioned by Yıldırım Bayezid and the historic buildings around it form the basis of the district's cultural identity.

  • Thermal Culture

    The hot springs in the Çekirge quarter have been used for health and relaxation since the Roman period. Hammam culture is one of Bursa's oldest traditions.

Local Products

  • Bursa Silk — The historic silk workshops in Yıldırım keep alive Bursa's century-old silk production tradition. Silk shawls, fabrics and accessories are produced.
  • Chestnut Candy — Chestnut candy produced from chestnuts gathered in the chestnut forests on the foothills of Uludağ is Bursa's most famous gastronomic product.

Economy

Yıldırım is one of the most populous districts of Bursa. The textile, automotive supply and food processing sectors are the main industries. Historic bazaars and modern trade centres keep economic life buoyant. Thermal tourism and cultural tourism are important sources of income. Thanks to its proximity to Uludağ, winter tourism also contributes to the district.

How to Get to Yıldırım

Yıldırım lies to the east of Bursa city centre. Bursa metro and bus lines connect it to every part of the city. The Uludağ Cable Car station lies within the borders of Yıldırım. It is close to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal.

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Yıldırım: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Yıldırım?

The 13 leading sights in Yıldırım are: Yıldırım Bayezid Mosque, Emir Sultan Mosque, Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Uludağ Cable Car Line, Yeşil Mosque, Irgandı Bridge, Yıldırım Complex, Yıldırım Darüşşifa, Yıldırım Bayezid Bedesten, Yıldırım Madrasa, Barış Manço Culture Centre and Yıldırım Mosque.

What is there to eat in Yıldırım?

İskender Kebap, Pideli Köfte and Kemalpaşa Dessert are the outstanding flavours on Yıldırım's tables.

What is Yıldırım famous for?

Yıldırım is known for Bursa Silk and the legacy of Yıldırım Bayezid. The historic silk workshops in Yıldırım keep alive Bursa's century-old silk production tradition. Silk shawls, fabrics and accessories are produced.

How do I get to Yıldırım?

Yıldırım lies to the east of Bursa city centre. Bursa metro and bus lines connect it to every part of the city. The Uludağ Cable Car station lies within the borders of Yıldırım. It is close to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal.

How long should I allow for a visit to Yıldırım?

Suggested length of visit: 2-3 days. Best time to visit: spring and autumn.

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