Muradiye Complex, Ottoman mosque complex in Bursa, Turkey.
Muradiye Complex is a 15th-century ensemble featuring a mosque with two minarets, a madrasa, a bathhouse, and twelve royal tombs arranged within a landscaped garden. The former madrasa building now serves as a calligraphy museum displaying traditional Ottoman works.
Sultan Murad II commissioned the complex in 1426, marking the last major mosque building project of an Ottoman ruler in Bursa. This shift reflected the empire's decision to relocate its political center elsewhere.
The decorated tombs showcase ornate tilework in shades of blue and turquoise that reflect Ottoman craftsmanship of the period. These artistic details reveal how decorative techniques evolved through the generations.
The site is open to visitors during regular hours and easy to locate thanks to the distinctive mosque building. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as you will walk between the scattered buildings and tombs.
The twelve tombs hold members of the Ottoman ruling family spanning several generations. Sultan Murad II's simple tomb stands out because it was built according to his personal wishes and contrasts sharply with the ornate tombs nearby.
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