Reliving the Ottoman Era in Bursa: CUMALIKIZIK
It is one of the 7 Kızık villages very close to Bursa. Its establishment is estimated to date back to the 1300s, and it is believed to have been founded by the "Kızık" tribe of the Ottoman Empire. It is said that the village got its name because it was established on a Friday.
Cumalıkızık is one of the special places where you can see Ottoman architecture. With its narrow streets and historic houses, it resembles an open-air museum. With its history and unique nature, it is also a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage list.
One of the places you must see in Cumalıkızık is "Cin Aralığı" (Demon's Alley). This narrow passage, which can only be passed by one person with difficulty, got its name during the Greek Occupation according to legend. Villagers hid in this alley; the Greeks came close to the alley but; hearing the sounds, they thought there were demons there, got scared, and fled, and the villagers were saved from the soldiers. That's how Cin Aralığı got its name from that day on.
A Region to Visit for Its Historical Beauty
In Cumalıkızık, the village women are quite active in the economic life. They sell their handicrafts and products like tarhana and jam at stalls they set up in front of their houses. These products are both natural and reasonably priced.
It is possible to eat delicious gözlemes and meats, and drink ayran made from goat's milk in the restored houses within the village.
The village also has a small museum where you can see archaeological artifacts.
With its unique architectural structure and flowing waters, Cumalıkızık has been the subject of many TV series and films.
Cumalıkızık is one of the first places everyone who wants to have a cultural trip intertwined with nature and taste natural products should visit.
