The Great Mosque

WEarrived in Bursa and visited this wonderful mosque. We waited whilst the midday prayer service was being held. So many people praying a.even overflowing outside. We waited and had Cay (tea) at on of the street vendors that sold tea to people who waited by the mosque. The mosque is awe inspirig to say ther least.

The mosque was built by Bayezid I to celebrate the important victory over the crusader forces at Nicopolis. The mosque dates back to 1399, however it was possibly burned shortly after by Tamerlane, and it was heavily damaged in the 1800’s by a large earthquake. It was mostly reconstructed at that time, so the interior feels newer than some of the other mosques in Turkey.

Most mosques are not very picturesque or exciting inside, but The Great Mosque in Bursa is an exception. It is really grand, not only in size and popularity, but also beautiful features such as the ablution fountain, mihrab and especially the wonderful calligraphy everywhere.
I am not a religious man, but I sensed the spiritual importance of the place, together with some hundreds of worshippers.

Love this place. I did have too much expectations at the beginning since I thought this will be a typical mosque. However, it was an impressive place. If you like history, you will love it. This mosque is different than others. There is a nice pool at the center. This pool was lightened by a huge roof window. Every corner of this building has unique historical details. One side you can see real black cover from Kabe, and bunch of others. You will feel that you go back to centuries back. Love this place. One of must go places in my list

I love the wonderful big calligraphy in Ulu Camii. Beautiful and I've read somewhere those calligraphy were not glued to the wall of the mosque. There is fountain in the middle of the mosque so visiting the mosque in early morning with the sound of water splash, it was very peaceful.
I stayed in Artiç Hotel just across Ulu Camii and the view from the 6th floor of the hotel is another amazing experience.

Located in the marketplace area, outside was bustling with peddlers , locales. Inside the mosque however was solemn. Architecture was splendid. Recognized as one of the most important site of worship in Islam. It is a must visit when you are in Bursa. Doesn’t matter if you a Muslim or not .

Visited for the first time and was astonished by the architecture and design. The lighting and colours magnificent. You get free scarf to wear to show respect of other religious places of worship.Upon your visit holy water was given to sip but choice is yours to partake or not. Enjoyed visit to the mosque. Thanks to our tour guide and coach driver.

Less than 5 minutes walk from my hotel, I went there for morning (Subuh) prayer in that mosque. A bit different architecture compare to the other mosque design in Turkiye. There are ablution area in the middle of the prayer hall. The mosque size is also quite big, and easy to reach especially for visitors around the Grand Bazaar & Osmangazi area.

What a beautiful great mosque ulu cami in my visit of bursa I prayed asar namaz in that mosque. Interior and exterior are extraordinary must visited place in bursa city.

Go have a look .1399 building,and bazaar just beside .Look for Metro restaurant in osmangazi for the best kebab in bursa