Orhan Bey

Unique historic tree taken under protection

A 720-year-old historic plane tree in the northern province of Düzce has been placed under protection by the Culture and Tourism Ministry.

The one-of-its-kind tree rumored to have been planted personally by Orhan Bey, the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire, during one of his journeys in 1303, draws a lot of attention since two separate trees grow from its single root.