Green Tomb of Bursa
Bursa, Turkey
Cultural Treasure
As the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century, it comes as no surprise the legacy left behind by the rulers of the empire. One of the most stunning architectural ensembles in the city is the Mehmet Celebi Complex, highlighted by the Green Tomb. Housing the remains and a memorial to the fifth Ottoman sultan, Mehmed I, his son carefully built the tomb with green-blue tiling in a hexagonal pattern. Inside, a mosaic of tiling all around greets the wandering eyes, but it’s the centerpiece of the sultans tomb surround by seven other smaller tombs of his family that steals all the attention. The tomb is a simple, yet stunning addition to Bursa, a city filled with Ottoman treasures.
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Location:
In the Yesil neighborhood of Bursa, south of the Sea of Marmara in Turkey.
Period:
Completed in 1421, following the death of Mehmed I.
Purpose:
A resting place for the fifth Ottoman sultan and his family.
Now:
Part of larger architectural complex, open free of charge for visitors near and far.
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Nearby Treasures:
➨ Hagia Sophia - 90 km away
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➨ Afaq Khoja Mausoleum - Kashgar, Xinjiang
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➨ Bursa