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complex. complex The compound, compound in a tranquil park-like park like setting, setting contains<br />
the Mosque of Sultan Murat II (1426) built in the style of the Yesil<br />
Mosque and the tombs of Murat II, Sehzade Cem and Sehzade<br />
Mustafa. These contain some of the loveliest decoration and tile<br />
work. The nearby Ottoman House Museum is in a restored 17th<br />
century dwelling that provides an interesting glimpse into the lives<br />
of wealthy Ottomans.<br />
Other places of interest in Bursa include the Culture Park with<br />
the Bursa Archeological Museum and the Ataturk Museum on the<br />
road to Cekirge.<br />
The western suburb of Cekirge has been known since Roman<br />
times for its warm springs rich in minerals. Many modern hotels<br />
have thermal bath facilities or you can also visit the old hamams.<br />
Yeni kaplica (New Spring) was built in 1552 by Rustem Pasa, the<br />
Grand Vizier Suleyman the Magnificent.<br />
The Eski Kaplica (Old Spring), built on the site of the original<br />
Byzantine baths, is the oldest bath. The karamustafa Pasabaths<br />
are reputed to have the best hot mineral waters in the area. Buildings<br />
of interest in Cekirge include the Mosque and Mausoleum<br />
of Murat I and the tomb of Suleyman celebi, areligious poet.<br />
The monument to Karagoz commemorates the character whose<br />
humorous antics are immortalized in Turkish shadow puppet theater<br />
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