Explore Bursa
Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey. It is the administrative center of the Bursa Province, and is one of the most important cities of Turkey because of it,s history, culture, rich cuisine, and the natural beauties of Uludağ, which is one of the most popular skiing locations in the world.
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Language Spoken
Turkish is the official language and most widely spoken in Bursa.
Currency & Time Zone
Turkish Lira (TRY)
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 26₺ (R68) and at a more exclusive restaurant serving three-course meals around 104₺ (R273).Drinks
Beers range CHFom 15₺ (R39) to 16₺ (R42), and a midrange Bottle of wine around 50₺ (R131).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of around 5₺ (R13) and 4₺ (R16) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
In order to use public tranport you have to buy a BuKart for around 4₺ (R10). Prices range from 2₺ (R5) to 5₺ (R13) per trip.Things to do in Bursa
The top attractions to visit in Bursa are Bursa Teleferik, The Great Mosque, Koza Hani, Uludag Ski Center, Tombs of Osman and Orhan, and the Cekirge Hot Springs.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles
- Typhoid
- All Routine Vaccines
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Bursa require a valid passport for travel not exceeding 30 days, otherwise they need a visa as well.