Keles Travel Guide: Kocayayla Alpine Meadow & Yörük Nomad Culture

Breathe the alpine air of Kocayayla: traditional nomad felt yurts, ancestral horseback sports, and tranquil fir forest camping.

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Keles: Endless Alpine Meadows & Nomadic Heritage

Legendary wedding site of Orhan Gazi and Nilüfer Hatun, now home to nomadic heritage festivals and dark-sky stargazing.

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