Yörüks are nomads who once migrated to Anatolia from Central Asia. They lived in the Taurus mountains in Antalya in the summer and spent the winter along the coast.

Many of them served as warriors for Turkish sultans in their conquests. By the time the Ottoman Empire reached its peak in the 16th century, the Yörüks had penetrated as far as Southeastern and Central Europe.

Today most of them are settled, some still practice high alpine farming in the summer. The life of these nomads was arduous and strenuous.

On an area of 4000 m2, the open-air Yörük Museum, shows 3 original tents that the nomads used, as well as numerous other everyday objects to give you an understanding of their traditions and customs.