After Christ, Misi was discovered at the same time with İnkaya by a monk named Alex in 183 and accordingly life began. Misi’s original name is said to be “Mysia”. At that point in time, the monk Alex and the other Christians who came with him to the village assembled consuls and had talks on Bible.
Misi was hosting of Bible consuls in the 180’s and the faith that there is a copy of the Bible nearby the Misipoli Monastery, whose remains are now found, makes Misi village an essential point in Christianity.
Misi draws attention with its vine growing, silk culture and agriculture in history. While you are around, you will see vine leaves and vineyards. Wine and molasses production with a long history in Misi; It is made only with the Muscat grapes which grown in this region.
Tourism Story of Misi Village
The charming village of Misi, with 300 households and 1300 population, dating back to 2000 years. Misi is one of the emerald corners of Bursa and known as one of the productive village. Focused by the silkworm and agriculture of the Nilüfer Stream passing through in the middle. Misi became famous for its traditional art and silk culture years ago.
Though, when the cheap silk started to come from China, Misi’s labouring and silk prices became intolerable. Therefore, sericulture, viticulture and agriculture, which was established the main economy of the village was shattered step by step and came to an end. The men of the village headed to other jobs and the women of Misi, who had been accustomed to work for years went back to their homes and were unable to work due to nonexistence of employment.
In this manner, while Misi’s economy failed intentionally, unemployment rate increased much. Though, as known, women are the mirror of society and the strong-minded women of Misi have taken action with purpose to change the story of this place.
Misi is one of the first term projects of ”the Future is in Tourism”
Last 4 years, Anadolu Efes’s heart-warming mission called “Future is in Tourism” has been rejuvenated in the hands of women in Misi. Misi Village is one of the first projects and based on supporting tourism, carries the traditional silkworm craft back to Bursa and our country. “Come and be a guest in Misi for a day” project also takes a step in encouraging local flavours to our guests.
