Destination

Koca Yayla

Kocayayla, which has a historical mission and is believed by the local people to have hosted Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi during the founding years of the Ottoman State, is especially believed to be the place where Orhan Gazi’s wedding to Nilüfer Hatun was held. It is known that the name of Nilüfer Çayı, which starts from a region adjacent to Kocayayla, crosses the entire Bursa plain and currently supplies Bursa’s drinking water, was given by the people of the district in reference to Nilüfer Hatun.

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Koca Yayla

Highlights

  • Nature

Good for

  • Nature break

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Koca Yayla sits within Keles, Bursa. The toroti catalogue holds 205 described stops across Bursa, 2 of them in Keles.

The nearest stop is Gelemiç Köyü Mağarası, 4.1 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Koca Yayla?
Kocayayla, which has a historical mission and is believed by the local people to have hosted Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi during the founding years of the Ottoman State, is especially believed to be the place where Orhan Gazi’s wedding to Nilüfer Hatun was held. It is known that the name of Nilüfer Çayı, which starts from a region adjacent to Kocayayla, crosses the entire Bursa plain and currently supplies Bursa’s drinking water, was given by the people of the district in reference to Nilüfer Hatun.
Where is Koca Yayla?
Koca Yayla is in Keles, Bursa.
How long does it take to visit Koca Yayla?
The suggested visit time for Koca Yayla is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Koca Yayla?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Koca Yayla; the closest are Gelemiç Köyü Mağarası, Aras Şelalesi, Uludağ (kiş Turizmi).