Emir Sultan Camii

It's a popular place. . Everybody knows it.. People usually visit this place for special occasions. . You should join early morning prayer or Friday prayers.. You should feel it's spirit . It's a unique mistic place. ..

The very popular historical mosque in Bursa. Historical texture tells the story. You could visit much more place on the road to Emir Sultan camii

Emir Sutan, one of the great sufis and a scholar , lived in bursa city in the time of the early Ottoman state during the Bayezid I. Emir Sultan was born in Buhara, Khorasan in 1368 and he died in Bursa in 1430 AD. He had different titles with a great fame both in Ottoman state and all over the muslim word. He was called " Buhari"- because of his birth in Khorasan, " Seyyid "-his grand grandfather was prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him ) and "Emir Sultan -married with Sultan Bayezid's daughter Hundi Hatun. He became very famous in a short time for educating & training the citizens of Bursa and he was invited to preach in Grand Mosque which we call Ulu Cami today. He critizied and warned Sultan Bayezid several times to behave in the frame of justice although he was son-in-law of the Ottoman sultan. Emir Sultan was buried in his shrine on the hill when he died and his mosque next to his tomb was built by his wife on behalf of him. The shrine and the mosqoe became the holy places in Bursa and later high officials wanted to be buried to be closer to the famous sufi. Therefore a big cemetery with thousands of graves & gravestones have been formed on this hill overlooking the Bursa city. Emir Sultan Mosque, the shrine and Emir Sultan graveyard are the three holy places of Bursa city worth visited by millions of both Turkish and foreign guests ecah year to give respect to this great sufi. He is also accepted the spirutual founder of Ottoman empire. It is a must stop in Bursa trip.

Having only a single day in Bursa, we decided to do a long walking tour starting at Emir Sultan Mosque and ending at the Muradiye Complex. It is possible to do it in about six or seven hours, taking in the main sights of historic Bursa.

This mosque is situated on a ridge with fine views of the city. Though much renovated over the years, you can still see the basic outline of an early Ottamon mosque, though one which has been considerably modified in later centuries. It has the widest forecourt of any ancient Bursa mosque, with liberal use of white marble throughout. In a room alongside is the tomb of Emir Sultan, a revered Muslim mystic. It remains a focal point of religious devotion today. It is a good place to start a tour of Bursa, as it is mostly downhill there.

You feel a sense of pleasure and contentment as you walk inside and around this place. Worth a visit when in town for sure.

Emir Sultan Camii (Mosque) is on Doyuran Cd. in the (appropriately named) Emirsultan district. The mosque has an elegant facade, with twin minarets and a graveyard with mausoleum (türbe) at the rear. Unfortunately, when I visited it was being repaired, so scaffolding obscured the building's features. Emir Sultan, (a.k.a. Şemseddin Mehmed Ali el-Hüseyin el Buhari; 1368-1429), was the adviser and son-in-law of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I,as well as being a dervish and scholar from Bukhara. The mosque was rebuilt after the collapse of the original 14th-century building in the 1766 earthquake. It's architecture reflects the baroque style fashionable in the 19th century Ottoman Empire. The mosque and Emir Sultan's mausoleum was rebuilt again in 1868 following the 1855 earthquake. The mosque frames a spacious courtyard with large ablution fountain at the entrance. A wooden arcade with pointed arches encircles the courtyard, forming domed portals leading into the buildings. The stone mosque is capped by a large dome, with two minarets at its corners. Other rooms on the north corner of the courtyard are used by the imams. Inside the mosque is a large prayer hall, softly lit by simply-decorated windows. To the north, a domed octagonal mausoleum contains the tombs of Emir Sultan and his family. Emir Sultan's sarcophagi is pentagonal in cross section, surrounded by an ornate balustrade and draped with a green cloth. (The sarcophagi are symbolic; the actual bodies are below ground). A green turban rests on Emir Sultan's headstone. (Turbans worn by dignitaries represent the burial shroud, a sign of humility). An old tree-shaded cemetery cascades down the hill from the mosque complex. Hundi Hatun, the wife of Emir Sultan and daughter of Bayezid I, built the hamam (public bath) to the south of the mosque. There are numerous historic fountains scattered around the complex (külliye); the earliest dating from 1743. The mosque is beautifully lit at night. It is open daily with no entry fee, although a donation is appreciated. It is an active mosque, so may be closed during prayers. As a sign of respect, when visiting, modest clothing should be worn and shoes removed before entering.

A beautiful and peaceful place. Great architecture. I found this Mosque more beautiful that the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

You have to visit this mosque. It is very good and one of the big mosque in Bursa. very near the Green Tomb.

A bit of a walk to this area but well worth seeing. If you can follow the history here it is worth making the time to wonder out of the town to where locals pray.

This mosque is very beautiful. The architecture is stunning. One of my favorite mosque to look at in Turkey.