Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, is home to magnificent early Ottoman mosques including the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) with its 20 domes and the Green Mosque (Yeşil Cami) renowned for its stunning tilework. The city holds profound Islamic significance as the burial place of the first five Ottoman sultans and served as the cradle of Ottoman Islamic culture and architecture. Today, Bursa maintains a strong Muslim community that preserves its rich Islamic heritage through traditional crafts, religious education, and the continuation of centuries-old spiritual traditions.