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1- Misi Village, Bursa
Misi village of Nilüfer district of Bursa has the Ottoman prints architecturally while it is an old Greek village. With a history of 2000 years, the major means subsistence for local people was sericulture until 15 years ago. The project “Let’s Be a Misian” supported by Future is in Tourism aimed to rejuvenate the declining historical craft and make it a part of the tourism sector. Forty-four women received training on tourism to work at workshops, stores and enterprises in line with the objective of utilising women’s local products in the context of the project. Toda, best local dishes are served to guests at the Cocoon House, a registered Misi home. Further, products manufactured by women are sold at the Cocoon House.
Where?
Misi village, or Gümüştepe neighbourhood as it is named today, is located in Nilüfer district of Bursa. It is 160 km from Istanbul, and merely 12 km from Bursa.
When to visit?
You can visit in any month of the year.