7 Most Popular Things To Do In Bursa, Turkey

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1. Bursa Castle

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2. Uludağ Mountain

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3. Silk Market

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4. Explore Local Cuisine

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5. Historical Sites

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6. Thermal Spas

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7. Visit the Grand Mosque

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