Turkey · Zone
Bursa and Cumalikizik: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire
Where an empire was born: Bursa was the first Ottoman capital, and the city still holds the tombs…
City
Bursa
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Turkey · Building
Green Mosque, Bursa
A 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Bursa famous for its signature green and blue tile decorations, part of a…
Turkey · Tradition
Karagöz and Hacivat
Two irreverent shadow-puppet characters—Karagöz and Hacivat—have entertained Ottoman audiences for centuries. This vibrant theatrical tradition remains central to…
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