Muradiye Complex

Historical complex Orhangazi, Bursa, Turkey

What to expect

The Muradiye Complex, also known as the Complex of Sultan Murad II, is a mosque complex located in Bursa, Turkey. It was built by Sultan Murad II in 1426 and is part of the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex includes a mosque, madrasa, hamam, and 12 tombs, which serve as the final resting places of 40 members of the Ottoman dynasty. The mosque is built in a simplified inverse T plan with a domed portico and features hexagonal tiles in turquoise and dark blue. The madrasa is located to the west of the mosque is composed of a central courtyard surrounded by student rooms and a classroom. The complex also includes a soup kitchen, a bath, and a royal cemetery amid an overgrown garden of roses, magnolias, and cypress trees. The tombs are decorated with polychrome glazed tiles and feature intricate woodwork and stained glass windows

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Bursa, Turkey-Muradiye Complex with Kids

Bursa, Turkey-Muradiye Complex with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We wandered into all the tombs and were surprised by how many tombs were in each structure! Sometimes you could barely walk for all the tombs

Highlights: The kids were impressed with the art and designs, especially DD6 ✨