Gölyazı Inner Castle and City Walls

Gölyazı Inner Castle and City Walls are one of the most important historical buildings in Bursa, which has been home to many cultures and even as a capital city due to its location and its geography.

The fact that Bursa city has a great cultural heritage is one of the main elements that makes it very rich in terms of tourism. Bursa, where the baths, mosques, shrines and madrasas were spread throughout the city, has also managed to be one of the key points for many empires, especially the Ottomans. This situation has also increased the number of castles and fortifications in the city that act as a shield against the wars. However, especially in Iznik and Nilüfer regions, these walls are concentrated.

Gölyazı Inner Castle and City Walls cover an area of approximately 800 meters. Traces of modern settlement can be found in this area. The fortifications here are used for both defense and lake flooding. If you respond to traditional residential architecture, you can encounter gates and towers in this historic district. Especially Simitçikale has an important place among them. On the other hand, a small tower can be observed in the square section. Fecal is located to surround the peninsula. The materials that are collected cause the structure to change to a certain extent over time. In the Gölyazı Inner Castle and City Walls, Byzantine and Roman architectural styles are intertwined except the Ottoman ones. To come to Gölyazı Inner Castle and City Walls, you must proceed to the 35th kilometer of the Izmir-Bursa road.

The history of Bursa dates back 8,500 years. The fortifications and castles have a very important place in this long time. In addition to Gölyazı Inner Castle and City Walls, you can also add places such as Iznik Walls, Ketsel Castle, Kite Castle, Balabancık Castle and Bursa Castle to your trip stops.