On the western side of Bursa and in the Çekirge region are the hot-spring baths rich in iron and sulfur, whose fame has reached all parts of the Middle East, and its source is from Uludag Mountain
The discovery of hot springs in the Turkish Stock Exchange dates back to close periods to Romen times, when construction of the first hot spring baths began, and the Byzantine state also paid great attention to these springs.
Today hot spring baths are used by the Turks mostly, especially in the cold winter months and also enjoyed by Arab and foreign tourists. Kara Mustafa bath is the most famous baths of Bursa.
Some hot springs in Bursa contain high levels of sulfur, and their water temperature is high as it reaches 80 degrees Celsius, while others are characterized by its moderate temperature ranging between 38 – 57 degrees Celsius and also they are free of sulfur.
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Design of Bursa baths
Hot spring baths are similar in Bursa in their design, where there is a large hall at the entrance where you can take off and wear clothes designed from marble, and there are showers of different sizes that are cleaned and taken care of continuously. The bathroom also includes steam and sauna rooms in addition to a private place to have refreshments after Bathing.
It is worth noting that most of the residential and hotel homes in Çekirge region have natural hot water.
The most popular places for hot springs are:
Hammam Kara Mustafa
Kara Mustafa, one of the oldest historical baths in Bursa, which contains the therapeutic hot spring water, is located in Çekirge and includes male and family sections.
Kervansaray Termal Hotel
The Crown Hotel Saray Termal, which has historical attached bathrooms, offers an indoor thermal spring water pool …read more
Marigold Termal Hotel
It is located in the area of Shkirkah, famous for its hot springs, and offers a large indoor pool with natural thermal water, which has a temperature of 46 degrees …read more
