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The Karagöz Monument in Bursa is a structure that immortalizes Karagöz and Hacivat, important figures of the Turkish shadow play tradition.

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The Karagöz Monument is located in the Osmangazi district of Bursa, in one of the places where the legendary stories of Karagöz and Hacivat are said to have taken place. The monument is dedicated to Karagöz and Hacivat, the two main characters of Turkish culture and traditional shadow play. These two figures emerged during the Ottoman Empire and gained great popularity among the public. Although there is no definitive information about whether Karagöz and Hacivat actually lived, according to popular belief, they were two workers who worked on the construction of a mosque in Bursa during the reign of Orhan Gazi. Their witty dialogues and jokes during construction distracted other workers and caused the work to slow down. This situation reached Sultan Orhan Gazi, who, to prevent further delays, was forced to execute them. However, regretting this decision later, the Sultan ordered Sheikh Küşteri to create the shadow play to keep the memory of Karagöz and Hacivat alive. Thus, Karagöz and Hacivat continued to entertain the public by coming to life again on the screen. The Karagöz Monument was erected to pass on this legend and the rich heritage of Turkish shadow play to future generations. The monument, ...

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• While visiting the monument, you might also consider visiting the Karagöz and Hacivat Museum.
• You can find shops selling traditional Turkish handicrafts in the area.
• You can relax and take photos in the park areas around the monument.
• You can choose nearby restaurants to taste Bursa's famous İskender kebab.
• Transportation by public transport is easy; you can use buses or dolmuşes.