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Gölyazı
Neighbourhood in Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gölyazı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Nilüfer, Bursa Province in Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,271 (2022).[2] It lies on a small peninsula on Lake Uluabat. It was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Nilüfer in 2008.[3]
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Gölyazı | |
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![]() Aerial view of Gölyazı and Lake Uluabat | |
Coordinates: 40°09′58″N 28°40′42″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Bursa |
District | Nilüfer |
Population (2022) | 1,271 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Gölyazı was founded by the Ancient Greeks.[4][5] but remains of the Roman period are abundant.[6]
Every year the town holds the Stork Festival and until the 20th century, Greeks and Manavs lived together.[7] In ancient times it was known as Apolloniatis The name Gölyazı means Fisherwoman. The place has been also known as Apolyond or Apollonias.[7]
Gölyazı is a settlement built on the ancient Greek city called Apollonia Ad Rhyndacum. The necropolis ruins of this city are on the hill called Zambak Tepe, close to the land.