Kestel
Kestel, a town with castle...
Kestel is one of the important districts of both Bursa and our country. It is a must-see place between historical and natural beauties and places to visit. Thousands of local and foreign tourists come to Bursa Kestel every year. In addition to being a historical rich district, Kestel has very nice places to have a picnic and rest. Places to visit in Bursa Kestel are listed below. If you want to visit Kestel, you can check out our Kestel travel article.
Kestel Hotels: Where to Stay in Kestel?
Bursa attracts a lot of tourists due to its proximity to Istanbul and ease of transportation. Kestel hotels offer ideal opportunities for you to have a peaceful and fun holiday experience while having a pleasant time. The prices of the hotels in the district may vary according to their location and facilities. Open buffet meals, room services, internet access and 24/7 hot water are standard in most hotels. You can follow Kestel hotel deals on HotelForex.com and negotiate with hotels before booking one of the most suitable Kestel hotel prices for you.
Kestel Hotel Deals
Kestel opens its doors to visitors in all seasons with its unique beauty and offers various accommodation opportunities. Kestel hotel prices vary according to the types of hotels. Hotels here offer many different features and accommodation possibilities. These features play an active role in changing hotel prices. Among these features; The location of the hotel, the number of stars, the facilities the hotel has, its proximity to the holiday resorts. In line with these options, the fees to be paid to the hotel also vary. Extra activities may increase your price. Prices of hotels close to entertainment centers and activities may differ compared to others. You can follow Kestel hotel deals on HotelForex.com and negotiate with hotels before booking one of the most suitable Kestel hotel prices for you.
Kestel Attractions
Kestel Castle: Due to being the border castle of the Eastern Roman Empire, it was named Kastel (Castel), which means `` Kalecik '' in Latin. Unfortunately, most of the Kestel Castle has been destroyed today.
Kestel Square: There are various cafes and seating areas in Kestel square. It is very comfortable in transportation and I recommend you to see it in places to visit. Kestel square is already 300 meters away from kestel metro station. In this area, you can come and visit both by public transport and your own vehicle. There is a free municipal autorpark.
Saitabat Waterfall: It is among the weekend resting places of Bursa people. You cannot find the peace of mind of having breakfast against the waterfall on the weekends. You will pass away with the sound of birds and water as well as the hum of clean air. It is among the first places to visit in Bursa. Saitabat waterfall picnic areas are quite high. In addition to picnic areas, there are restaurants and cafes in Saitabat Waterfall. There is a very large area right above the waterfall, such a large area that besides football, volleyball and games, visitors spend their time cooking meat barbecue, meatball grill, samovar tea.
Alaçam Waterfall (Deliçay Waterfall): The Georgian village Alaçam is a region chosen for a winter sports center considered as an alternative to the Uludağ Hotels Area. With its pathways, greenery, canyon and waterfall, it is a great place for nature lovers and those interested in mountain sports. You can visit the hidden places of paradise of Bursa by participating in the mountain trekking trips organized by the Zirve Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club. Trout restaurants, the plateau located in the south of the village and the Alaçam village waterfall, which is heavily visited during the summer months, especially on weekends, are on Deliçay, where the water flows from Uludağ.
Vani Mehmet Efendi Mosque: There is an inscription of four lines on the entrance door of the harim to the north of the mosque. According to the inscription, the building was built in 1673-1674 by Sheikh Mehmet Vani. It is located in Kestel Square. Bursa is a must-see place among the places to visit in kestel. Most of the visitors visit this mosque.
Vani Mehmet Efendi Bath: It is a historical bath in Kestel. It was also known as Şifa Bath among the people.
Baba Sultan Mosque: This mosque, located in Baba Sultan village of Kestel, was built in 1335 by Orhan Gazi. If you are a history lover, you can visit this historical mosque. We recommend you to go and see the places to visit in Kestel.
Baba Sultan History Plane Tree: Baba Sultan's residents care for the ancestral heirloom plane tree, which is still living as the most historical plane tree in Bursa.
For 637 years under this plane tree planted by Geyikli Baba, one of the famous dervishes of the Orhan Bey period.
Baba Sultan Village (Geyikli Village): It is a beautiful village located on the slopes of Uludağ, in the district of Kestel. Bursa hosts many local and foreign tourists every year among the places to visit in Kestel.
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