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The city of Kios (Gemlik), was...
diablada Says: The city of Kios (Gemlik), was very famous, from the beginning because of its location, a safe port, connecting the Marmara Sea with Asia Minor. Great trade from the sea to the mainland was the main source of income. During the era of Alexander the Great the city became...
DSwede Says: There is a small street in downtown Gemlik with many restaurants. They are all good, but the main theme to stay with here is fish. The best (and possibly only) reason to visit Gemlik is to have the local catch, grilled or fried in Turkish style.
According to Greek mythology,...
diablada Says: According to Greek mythology, the Argonauts disembarked in the forest of Bythinia, in order to find the trunk of the correct tree to remake the broken oar of Hercules. Being thirsty, they sent Ylas, Hercule's close friend, to get some water from the spring. The Nymphs living...
There are 3 ports in Gemlik...
aozcakir Says: There are 3 ports in Gemlik and now a new free trade zone is established in this area. Therefore, Gemlik becomes the main port of Bursa both for Imports and Exports. Gemport Gemlik Municipality Pier Borusan Pier Above is the picture of Borusan Pier
Gemlik is a town near Bursa. ...
aozcakir Says: Gemlik is a town near Bursa. It is around 30 km. north of Bursa on the way to Yalova & Istanbul. Gemlik is famous about olives but not olives for olive oil rather for black table olives for breakfast
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KIOS CITY (GEMLIK) - Gemlik (Kios) is located on the Marmara sea , close to istanbul in Asia Minor. The city was founded by the Militians in 630 B.C. (as well as other cities Kyzikos, Astakos, Avydos, Prokonnisos,...
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Gemlik (Kios) is located on the Marmara sea , close to istanbul in Asia Minor. The city was founded by the Militians in 630 B.C. (as well as other cities Kyzikos, Astakos, Avydos, Prokonnisos,...
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Kios (Gemlik) has been established by a Greek commander who was returning from the war in 1390 B.C and this location has been named as Styits. According to Arganouts there was a nice harbor when a...
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Meditteranean Harbor and fishing town
I commuted to Gemlik every work day from Bursa for many months. It is a small harbor town, with a strong fishing industry. But it is rather quiet so tends to be a bit dull for long term stays, or...
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The Gulf of Gemlik, 29km from Bursa has wide sandy beaches, of which Armutlu and Kumla are the favorites.
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