Activity Policies
- Entry: The Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) is an active mosque and a historic religious site. Ordinary visitor access is generally free of charge. The official Bursa tourism portal lists it as a major religious and cultural attraction.
- Booking: Advance booking is generally not required for individual visits. Organized groups and guided tours may have separate arrangements.
- Opening Hours: Visitor access is subject to the mosque's prayer schedule and religious activities. Visitors should check current arrangements before visiting.
- Duration: Visitors may explore the permitted areas according to the mosque's visitor arrangements and prayer schedule.
- Photography: Photography may be permitted in visitor areas, but visitors should avoid disturbing worshippers and follow any instructions or restrictions.
- Dress Code: Visitors should wear modest and respectful clothing appropriate for an active mosque.
- Footwear: Shoes must be removed before entering the main prayer area and placed in the designated area.
- Prayer Times: Access to certain areas may be restricted during prayers, particularly Friday prayers and religious ceremonies.
- Visitor Conduct: Visitors should maintain silence and respectful behavior and follow instructions from mosque staff.
- Accessibility: The historic building may have steps and architectural features that can limit accessibility in certain areas.
- Cancellation: Not applicable for ordinary visits because there is generally no admission ticket or reservation.
- Changes to Access: Visitor access may be temporarily restricted because of prayers, religious ceremonies, maintenance, restoration, or other official activities.
- Important: The mosque was built between 1396 and 1399 under Sultan Bayezid I and is notable for its 20 domes and 129 examples of calligraphy.
Terms & Conditions
- General entry is free of charge and no standard admission ticket is normally required.
- Visitors must follow the instructions of mosque staff, security personnel and local authorities.
- Visitors should dress modestly and respectfully. Appropriate clothing may be required for entry.
- Visitors must remove their shoes before entering designated carpeted prayer areas.
- Visitors should maintain quiet and respectful behaviour, particularly during prayer times.
- Tourist access may be restricted or temporarily suspended during prayers, religious ceremonies, Friday prayers or special events.
- Visitors must remain within designated visitor areas and must not enter restricted prayer or service areas.
- Visitors must not touch, damage or interfere with religious objects, calligraphy, architectural features or historic decorations.
- Personal photography may be permitted, subject to current mosque rules and provided it does not disturb worshippers.
- Commercial photography, professional filming or organised photo shoots may require prior permission.
- Visitors should not photograph worshippers in an intrusive or disrespectful manner.
- Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
- Security checks may be conducted, and certain bags or items may be restricted.
- Food, drinks and other inappropriate activities are not permitted in designated prayer areas.
- Certain sections may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, restoration, religious activities, official events or security requirements.
- Opening hours and tourist-access arrangements may change without prior notice.
- Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings.
- Since general entry is free, there is no standard admission-ticket cancellation or refund policy for an ordinary visit.
- If the Grand Mosque is included in an organised Bursa sightseeing tour, the tour operator's cancellation and refund policy will apply.
- If tourist access is restricted because of prayer times, religious ceremonies or official requirements, alternative arrangements are subject to the applicable tour operator's conditions.
Cancellation Policy
The Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Bursa is an active place of worship and does not generally require an admission ticket or reservation for general visits. Therefore, no separate cancellation or refund policy applies to visiting the mosque. If the Grand Mosque is included as part of a guided tour, excursion, or travel package, the cancellation and refund conditions of the respective booking will apply.
