Bursa İznik Göl Bazilikasıvisitor guide.

Remains of the İznik Lake Basilica Archaeological Site were discovered in early 2014 during aerial photography conducted under Bursa Metropolitan Municipality's 'Historical Cultural Heritage Identification and Aerial Photography Project'. For the first time, the entire site was imaged from the air. The edifice generally reflects Early Christian basilica architecture. Underwater surveys revealed rubble ruins belonging to the structure inside and around the sunken basilica resulting from collapse. Following surface surveys in summer 2015, underwater excavations commenced in November 2015 headed by the Museum Directorate with scientific advice from Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şahin. Later, by Council of Ministers decision, excavations continued under the directorship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şahin, Head of Archaeology Department at Uludağ University. Visitor center works for the Basilica Site were completed by the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums as of May 2025, accommodating a museum, cafeteria, sales shop, and walking platform. İznik Lake Basilica Site Museum was opened to visits on October 28, 2025. NEARBY MUSEUMS BURSA OTTOMAN HOUSE MUSEUM BURSA TURKISH AND ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM BURSA ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM MUDANYA ARMISTICE HOUSE MUSEUM İZNİK MUSEUM