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]
Kurşunlu | |
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  Kurşunlu Location in Turkey  Kurşunlu Kurşunlu (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 40°21′36″N 29°01′16″E / 40.36000°N 29.02111°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bursa |
| District | Gemlik |
| Population (2022) | 1,574 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
History
In the village, there is an ancient monastery called St. Aberkios Monastery.[4] This monastery is identified with the Byzantine-era Elegmoi monastery.