Standing alongside Türkiye’s Mount Uludag, Bursa captures the imagination with its enthralling examples of bustling modernity standing out along the array of old stone buildings, mosques, thermal spas, and vintage wood-frame Ottoman villas.

Playing a pivotal role in Turkish history as the first capital of Ottoman Empire, the country’s fourth-biggest city is a urban sprawl best-known for its wealth of hot springs, historic landmarks and lively dining scene.