THERMAL TOURISM
SPA
The sources of
the rich thermal springs and spas of Bursa can be found on the lower slopes of
Uludag, in the Bademli Bahce and Cekirge neighbourhoods. Their therapeutic use,
example drinking thermal spring waters , as well as bathing to cure some
diseases, has been the principal reason or people visiting these historic spas
and today recreational treatments are becoming even more popular , which make
them tourist attraction sites in Bursa.
ESKI (OLD ) SPA
Situated in the
Cekirge Square this is the oldest and largest spa in Bursa. It has been known
and used for many centuries. However the current buildings were as a result of
a huge rebuilding effort during the reign of sultan Murat II.
KUKURTLU (
SULPHUROUS SPA)
The Kukurtlu Spa
is situated behindthe Kukurtlu Gardens along the road from the centre of Bursa
towards the Cekirge Neighbourhood . Its source comes from the Bademli Bhce
(almond orchard) region. The current men’s section was commissioned by Sultan
Murat 1 and the female secton was commissioned by Sultan Bayezid II. At present
it is managed as a rehabilitation centre by the Uludag University.
YENI (NEW ) SPA
The buildings of
this spa were commissioned by Rustem Pasha, the Grand Vizierof Sultan Suleyman
the Magnificent and it is famous for its therapeutic waters as well as the
historic hammam building , which is a prime example of Ottoman classical
architecture and is decorated with tiles and mosaics.
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