Island VillageA Unique Setting
THE VILLAGE LIVING ON WATER
Gölyazı
A Memory Living on the Lake
A place where time slows in the arms of the water. An island village where boats glide and stories whisper beneath an ancient plane tree.
Go to GölyazıSunsetA Breathtaking View
Historic HeritageFrom Apollonia to Today
Nature and CalmBirds, Lilies, Water
Photo SpotsSpecial Routes
A STORY WRITTEN ON WATER
Not merely by the water, but inside memory.
Gölyazı still lives on the site of the ancient city once known as Apollonia ad Rhyndacum. The lake surrounding the peninsula casts a different light on old walls and narrow streets in every season.
With its former Greek houses, stone walls, fishing boats and ancient plane tree, this is more than a place to visit; it is a layered memory of Bursa mingled with the sound of water.
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The Weeping Plane Tree
A witness of more than seven centuries, where wishes are whispered.
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THE VILLAGE LIVING ON WATER
A Day in Gölyazı
Morning
Watch mist dance above the lake and wake to birdsong.
Evening
Let the colours of sunset carry you away.
Noon
Pause for fresh fish and a peaceful lake view.
Night
Listen to the quiet water beneath the stars.
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Gölyazı Shore Notebook
With its former Greek houses, stone walls, fishing boats and ancient plane tree, this is more than a place to visit; it is a layered memory of Bursa mingled with the sound of water.
The ancient name of Gölyazı was Apollonia ad Rhyndacum.
The Weeping Plane Tree is a monumental tree over seven centuries old.
In spring, rising water leaves shoreline trees standing in the lake.
The lake provides habitat for pelicans, storks and many waterbirds.
Live Gölyazı, Touch Its Memories.
Discover one of Bursa’s quiet havens and carry the calm of the lake with you.