The historic city center of Bursa contains several points of interest outside the Grand Mosque and bazaars. I’ll go into detail on many of them in this post, covering the area between Bursa Castle and the Green Mosque.
The centerpiece of Edirne is the UNESCO World Heritage listed Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii). Considered one of the most important architectural achievements in Islam, it can be seen from just about every vantage point in the city.
Jaffa is a lively area and one of the main attractions in Tel Aviv. Also known as Yafo or Joppa, it’s an ancient port city that was annexed by Tel Aviv on April 24, 1950.
The Jewish Quarter makes up the southeast quadrant of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem. It’s home to a number of synagogues and museums.
Hobart is a friendly town in Northwest Indiana. It has a pleasant, small downtown worth checking out if you’re in the area. There are also some great family-friendly activities a short drive from downtown.
Gran Vía is an upscale street known as Madrid’s Broadway. It cuts through the heart of the historic center of Madrid.
Tolú is a beach town on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. It’s a hopping off point for the San Bernardo Islands.
El Carmen de Viboral is the ceramics capital of Colombia. The ceramic pieces manufactured there are unique in the world.
Zipaquirá is an attractive town in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia. The Salt Cathedral makes it a popular day trip from Bogotá.
Colorful Ráquira is the pottery capital of Colombia and an easy day trip from Villa de Leyva.