TurkTravelRadar Blog
Articles to explore Turkey
Travel ideas, local food and things to know before your trip.
593 articles
History & Culture · 5 min read
İznik Tiles: The Colours and Craft Behind Centuries of Beauty
İznik tiles are celebrated for their distinctive colours, intricate floral patterns and quartz-rich ceramic bodies. Developed into a major art form during the Ottoman period, the tradition remains an important part of Türkiye’s cultural heritage.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
History & Culture · 4 min read
Bursa Silk: The Story of a City Woven Into Fabric
Bursa has a long history of silk trading and craftsmanship. Historic Koza Han remains closely associated with this heritage, offering visitors a place to explore silk products and connect with the city’s commercial past.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
Travel Tips · 3 min read
Inkaya Plane Tree: Listening to Six Centuries Beneath Its Branches
Located in Inkaya neighbourhood on the road to Mount Uludağ, the Inkaya Plane Tree is one of Bursa’s most remarkable natural landmarks. Believed to be more than 600 years old, it offers visitors a memorable place to pause, appreciate nature and experience a living connection to the past.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
Travel Tips · 5 min read
Cumalıkızık: A Living Ottoman Village in Bursa
Cumalıkızık is a historic village near Bursa known for its traditional Ottoman domestic architecture and preserved settlement pattern. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage property since 2014, it offers insight into the relationship between rural life and the early Ottoman capital.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
Travel Stories · 3 min read
The Old Story Hidden Among the Rocks
Sadağı Canyon near Orhaneli combines rugged rock formations, woodland and a historic structure known as the Rock Bath. Discover its landscape, local traditions and practical advice for planning a visit.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
Travel Tips · 4 min read
Suuçtu Waterfall, Mustafakemalpaşa: Where Water Meets the Forest
Near Mustafakemalpaşa in Bursa, Suuçtu Waterfall drops approximately 38 metres into a wooded landscape. Explore its seasonal character, surrounding forest and walking options before planning your visit.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
Travel Tips · 6 min read
Sansarak Canyon, İznik: Following the Water into the Forest
Near İznik in Bursa, Sansarak Canyon offers a forested landscape shaped by flowing water and rocky passages. Discover its walking routes, nearby village and practical advice for planning a safer visit.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
History & Culture · 6 min read
Emir Sultan Mosque and Complex: The Living Spiritual Heart of Bursa
Built in the 15th century in honour of Emir Sultan, this historic complex remains an important place of worship and pilgrimage in Bursa. Explore its architecture, the tomb and the story behind its lasting spiritual significance.
Burak Çınar
Read article →
History & Culture · 4 min read
The Sunken Basilica of İznik: A Church Beneath the Lake
Beneath Lake İznik lie the remains of an early Christian basilica discovered in 2014. Explore its archaeological story and its possible, unproven connection to the First Council of Nicaea.
Burak Çınar
Read article →