This first capital of the Ottoman Empire has been famous for centuries for the therapeutic qualities of its natural hot springs.

One of the earliest recorded visitors who came to Bursa to enjoy the waters was Byzantine Empress Theadora. Taday, the Ottoman baths, known as Eski Kaplıca, continue to function as part of the Kervansaray Termal in the Çekirge district of Bursa. The five-star Çelik Palas Termal Hotel also has luxurious facilities with natural hot springs and baths offering various treatments. The domed baths run by the Kervansaray Termal are an excellent example of early Ottoman architecture.

Capacity

The Çekirge hot springs now at the rate of 5 liters per second. The Kervansaray baths can accommodate 600 people per day, while the Çelik Palas can provide curative baths to 400 people per day.

The Physio-chemical Characteristics and Indications

The thermal waters of the Çekirge springs are composed of calcium, magnesium sulfate and bicarbonate; the water temperature ranges from 39-58 °C with a pH ranging from 6.6 to 7.2, and a total mineral content of 1,164 mg/lt. These hat springs are good for rheumatic diseases, hepatic and gall bladder diseases, metabolic disorders, gynecological diseases and post-operative problems.

Bursa Hot Springs

Treatments

Eski Kaplıca, run by the Kervansaray Termal features hat mineral pools, baths and a Turkish bath with natural hot springs. Treatments in hot mineral pools and baths, as well as masssage, underwater massage and electro-physical therapy are available at the Çelik Palas Hotel. Oylat Thermal Center is 27 km from Inegöl in a forest at the foot of Uludağ Mountain. The hot spring has been used for 2000 years. The temperature is 40.50 °C, the pH is 7.3, and the mineral content 3000 mg/lt.

Governorship of Bursa

City Directorate of Culture and Tourism

Tel: +90 (224) 220 9926 – 220 7019 Fax: +90 (224) 220 4251

www.bursakulturturizm.gov.tr , turizm@bursakulturturizm.gov.tr