History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Bursa Iskender Kebab and Sugar Chestnuts are two registered global gastronomy icons that spread around the world from the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. İskender Kebab created a revolution in the history of gastronomy in 1867 when Mehmet's son İskender Efendi cooked the lamb meat on a vertical skewer instead of horizontally, rotating it over coal fire, and served it with pita bread, tomato sauce, goat butter and yoghurt. Sugar Chestnut is a palace dessert obtained by crystallizing giant hairy chestnuts collected from centuries-old trees at the foot of Uludağ, wrapped in special cloth bags and boiled in sugar sherbet for days. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located on the northern foothills of Uludağ, at an altitude of approximately 155 meters, on the axis of the historical Grand Bazaar, Koza Han and Statue Square. Uludağ's rich chestnut and pine forests and rich plateau waters constitute the natural source of these ancient delicacies. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the historical bazaar and shops is free; Food and dessert orders are subject to the menu tariff.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): Historical Iskender restaurants and chestnut candy stores provide uninterrupted service between 11:00 - 22:00, 7 days a week.•Rules, Security and Stroller/Disabled Access: The historical bazaar and Sculpture area is pedestrianized and very suitable for stroller and wheelchair access.•Facilities and Facilities:Traditional wooden restaurants, chestnut sugar tasting sections, souvenir shops, prayer room, toilet and parking lot are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Atatürk Street, Historical Statue and Grand Bazaar Area, Osmangazi / Bursa.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is located on the main axis of Bursa city center; It is very easily accessible by all kinds of vehicles and public transportation.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): You can reach the Heykel and Grand Bazaar area in 5 minutes by walking from Şehreküstü or Demirtaşpaşa stations of BursaRay metro line; The entire T1 tram line passes here.•Parking Availability:There are Zafer Plaza indoor car park and municipal multi-storey car parks in the surrounding area. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photo Spots and Frames:The steaming presentation moment when hot butter sizzles in a copper pan and pours over Iskender kebab, and glittering chocolate-covered candied chestnuts in stylish boxes.•Light and Shooting Hours:Lunch service 12:30 - 14:00 and evening hours.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should definitely drink Bursa must (fermented grape juice) with the registered Bursa Iskender Kebab; Then, chocolate and plain chestnut candy should be tasted.