The mosque is located in the vicinity of the shrine of its founder, the Green Tomb. This construction is of great interest in terms of architecture. This unusual octagonal building has a big dome on its top and builds up a large and very harmonious architectural complex with the Green Mosque.
One of the most important monuments of the Ottoman Empire’s times is the Orhan Camii that was also built in the 15th century. This mosque is quite a large and interesting complex including various constructions. So, on the territory of the mosque, there is an old bathhouse, an inn and a small kitchen where meals were prepared for the poor hundreds of years ago. There are also several tombs. The old mosque is often called a complex of Sultan Orhan, as its size is really impressive.
Another enchanting religious attraction is the Emir Sultan Mosque . It was seriously affected by the earthquake about a hundred years ago but experienced architects quickly restored it. The Mosque of Murad II is a unique architectural complex in all respects. It is an only religious monument in the city, the rooms of which were fully finished with faience.
There are several interesting culture centers that all tour enthusiasts should visit. Near the Green Mosque, there is the Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts , which collection includes invaluable masterpieces of local artists and craftsmen.
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