Kurşunlu, Gemlik
Neighbourhood in Gemlik, Bursa, Turkey
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Kurşunlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gemlik, Bursa Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,574 (2022).[2] It lies on the Gulf of Gemlik (Marmara Sea), at the foot of a range of hills of about 1,000 ft (300 m). It was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Gemlik in 2008.[3]
History
In the village, there is an ancient monastery called St. Aberkios Monastery.[4] This monastery is identified with the Byzantine-era Elegmoi monastery.
