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Practical guides from Osmangazi Notes.
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A Walk Through Ottoman Bursa: Tombs, Mosques and Hans
A self-guided walk through Ottoman Bursa in Osmangazi: the Muradiye tombs, Tophane, the Grand Mosque, the Covered Bazaar and Koza Han, in a logical order.
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Eating in Bursa: Iskender, Pideli Kofte and More
What to eat in Bursa: the story of Iskender kebab, pideli kofte, candied chestnuts and simple tips for ordering and eating well in old Osmangazi.
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Bursa Through the Seasons: When to Visit Osmangazi
Bursa through the year in general terms: spring and autumn walking weather, summer heat, winter snow on Uludag, and the food and sights for each season.
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Silk and the Old Hans of Bursa
How silk and trade shaped Ottoman Bursa: Koza Han, the inn of the silk cocoon, the Bedesten and the han district of Osmangazi, with tips for visiting.
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Visiting a Mosque in Bursa: Etiquette for Visitors
Practical etiquette for visiting mosques in Bursa: when to go, what to wear, shoes, photography and behaviour inside, for respectful visits.
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A Day Trip Up Uludag from Bursa
Planning a day trip up Uludag from Bursa: the gondola to Oteller, what to wear in each season, mountain safety and fitting it around the old city.
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Turkish Baths Explained: A Visitor's Guide in Bursa
Turkish baths explained for first-timers in Bursa: how a hamam works, what to bring, etiquette, and sensible health precautions before using hot rooms.
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Getting Around Bursa: Metro, Buses, Taxis and Walking
Getting around Bursa and Osmangazi: walking the old city, the Bursaray light metro, buses, taxis, transport cards and the Uludag gondola.
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Bursa With Children: Family Ideas in Osmangazi
Ideas for Bursa with children: the Uludag gondola, Karagoz puppets, an Ottoman house, parks and bazaars, with practical tips for families.
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Candied Chestnuts and Other Bursa Sweets
A general guide to Bursa's candied chestnuts and other sweet treats: what they are, how they are made, buying them as gifts and tips for storing them.
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Karagoz Shadow Puppets: Bursa's Shadow Theatre
An introduction to Karagoz shadow theatre: Karagoz and Hacivat, how the puppets and screen work, and Bursa's links to the tradition.
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A Slow Morning in Bursa's Bazaar
An unhurried morning in Bursa's historic market quarter: the Covered Bazaar and Bedesten, tea at Koza Han and the Grand Mosque, with tips for browsing.