Green Mosque, İznik Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in İznik with intricate tilework
In İznik (Nicaea), the Green Mosque showcases Ottoman‑era tile work and classical mosque proportions. Visitors study its tile panels and nearby archaeological sites noted for İznik ceramics.
Green Mosque, İznik at a Glance#
Address: Green Mosque (Yeşil Camii), İznik (Nicaea), Bursa Province, Turkey
How to Get to Green Mosque, İznik#
İznik is about 1.5-2 hours by road from Bursa and accessible by car or regional buses; the town is a short drive from Bursa city center. Local minibuses (dolmuş) connect İznik with nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Green Mosque, İznik#
- Inside, seek out the tile work and inscriptions-İznik pottery is particularly notable in the region's mosques.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Iznik Museum to understand the town's history from Byzantine to Ottoman times.
Best Time to Visit Green Mosque, İznik#
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant months to visit İznik and its historic sites.
Weather & Climate near Green Mosque, İznik#
Green Mosque, İznik's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (594 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 9° | 4° | 73 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 58 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 17° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 33 mm | some cloud | 69% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 24° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 24° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 39 mm | some cloud | 70% | 1.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 74 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
