Yenişehir, Administrative district in Bursa Province, Turkey.
Yenişehir is an administrative district in Bursa Province that stretches across farming lands positioned between İznik and İnegöl. The area supports local agriculture and serves as a hub for food trading in the surrounding region.
The area was originally known as Başşehri and held strategic importance during the early Ottoman period. The settlement continued to develop after Osman Gazi's conquest of nearby Bursa.
The district features the Balı Bey Mosque from the 15th century, which contains five prayer niches and displays traditional Ottoman architectural elements.
Regular minibus services connect this area to İznik and İnegöl, with buses also departing from Bursa's eastern terminal. Frequent departures make travel flexible and straightforward.
The clocktower features a striking pink and white color scheme and is topped by a permanent stork nest. This unusual feature makes it an instantly recognizable landmark in the area.
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