{"id":1382,"date":"2014-07-19T13:35:15","date_gmt":"2014-07-19T10:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.turkeytravelcentre.com\/blog\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:22:51","slug":"green-mausoleum-bursa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.turkeytravelcentre.com\/blog\/green-mausoleum-bursa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Green Mausoleum of Bursa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The city of Bursa is also called Green Bursa for the predominant green color from its teeming greeneries that are mostly contributed by numerous parks and gardens. Adding to its \u201cgreen\u201d character is the Green Mausoleum, which is the final resting place of Mehmet I.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mehmet I\u2019s sarcophagus is considered to be an architecture wonder of the Turkish period. Its colorful and intricately designed tiles are truly exceptional; not at all dreadful that is common with sarcophagi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aside from Mehmet I\u2019s tomb, the Green Mausoleum, which is found opposite the Green Mosque, features a remarkable octagonal dome that is replete with blue green tiles, which gave it its name.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n<p>See our wide range of tours throughout Turkey, to historical landmarks like this and also places of natural beauty. <a title=\"Turkey tours\" href=\"http:\/\/www.turkeytravelcentre.com\/turkey-tours.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(More)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read more of the <a title=\"Turkey Travel Blog\" href=\"http:\/\/www.turkeytravelcentre.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Travel Blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Bursa is also called Green Bursa for the predominant green color from its teeming greeneries that are mostly contributed by numerous parks and gardens. 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