Located on the UNESCO World Heritage List Historic Hanlar District keeps Bursa’s trading traditions alive. Historic buildings such as Koza Han, İpek Han, Pirinç Han and the Grand Bazaar around Ulucami form a large open-air heritage area.
A coffee break beneath historic plane trees, colourful silk shawls and the bustle of the bazaar make this a memorable stop on a Bursa visit.
Featured Buildings and Experiences in the Khans Area
Koza Han, Silk Shopping and Masjid Courtyard
Built by Bayezid II in 1491, Koza Han is a popular stop in the Historic Khans District. Its two-storey courtyard surrounds a historic prayer hall and fountain, where visitors can relax in the shade of plane trees.
Shawls, scarves and special woven fabrics made from world-famous Bursa silk are sold in dozens of shops on the upper floor of the inn. It is the ideal place in the region to feel the historical texture, examine the unique silk products and have a traditional Turkish coffee break.
Pirinç Han, Fidan Han and Balibey Han
Built by Bayezid II in 1508, Pirinç Han is a popular stop for young visitors and travellers exploring Bursa. Its spacious courtyard, stone and brickwork, and historic atmosphere recall the city’s trading past.
Together with nearby Fidan Han, this is a lively spot for the district’s tea and coffee culture. Enjoy a pot of tea beneath centuries-old trees and take in Bursa’s nostalgic atmosphere under the historic arcades.
Grand Bazaar, Long Bazaar and Local Shopping
The Grand Bazaar, which starts just north of the Grand Mosque, and the Long Bazaar connected to it, are the centre of trade traditions that have survived uninterrupted from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. These historical streets, which have maintained their vitality for centuries, are not only a shopping area but also a living cultural museum.
Jewelers, famous Bursa towel shops, knife shops and souvenir shops lined up along the bazaar offer rich options to local and foreign guests. While walking here, you can easily find chestnut candies, towels, textile products and handicraft souvenirs unique to Bursa, and enjoy the atmosphere of the historical bazaar to your heart's content.
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There are delightful tea gardens under the centuries-old plane trees in the courtyards of Koza Han and Pirinç Han.
Located on the hillside of Tophane, Balibey Han offers a great break stop with its traditional handicraft workshops, authentic cafe and viewing area.
There are many historical and well-established restaurants in the region serving the famous Bursa Cantık, Pideli Meatballs and İskender Kebab.
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Don't Leave Without Doing:
Drink Turkish Coffee in Koza Han Courtyard: Take a coffee break under the centuries-old trees next to the historical fountain.
Buy Genuine Bursa Silk: Check out the silk products in the shops on the upper floor of Koza Han.
Taste Bursa Cantık: Experience the minced meat cantik pita, unique to Bursa, in the historical bakeries in the bazaar.
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Recommendation: Hanlar District may be quieter on Sundays for some shops. To fully experience the shopping and lively atmosphere, it is recommended that you plan your visit on a weekday or Saturday.