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The Old Trees of Bursa

Bursa and surroundings

Sitting in the shade of an old tree can tell you more than a walk through a museum.

Duration
Half or full day
Distance
Depends on the plan
Difficulty
Easy
Season
Year-round
Language
English, Turkish

Along the way

  • Monumental trees that have stood for centuries
  • The İnkaya plane tree and its village
  • How do you estimate a tree's age?
  • The tree in Osman Gazi's dream

The story of this route

Bursa and its surroundings are full of monumental trees that have stood for centuries. The most famous, the İnkaya plane tree, is said to be about 600 years old, which means it has stood there since the first Ottoman centuries.

We talk about how a tree's age is estimated, the place of the plane tree in Ottoman stories, and the tree that shaded the whole world in Osman Gazi's dream. We build the plan together, around the trees you want to see and the time you have.

Who it suits

Tree lovers, families and photographers.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Clothes for the season
The Old Trees of Bursa Message

Let's plan a day

If you have a question, a date in mind or simply some curiosity, write to me and we'll shape the right day together.

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