Gümüşlük
Gümüşlük is a village on the west coast of the Bodrum Peninsula. It is about 23 kilometers from Bodrum .
Place name
The name Gümüşlük is derived from the Turkish word for silver ( gümüş ).
history
Traces of the ancient settlement of Myndos can be traced back to the 4th century BC. Backdate. It was once a Leleg settlement .
Attractions
Church "Eklisia"
In the center of the village there is a 450 year old church. Today it is used for concerts. A music festival takes place every year.
Rabbit Island
In front of the place is the Rabbit Island (Tavşan Adası). It is connected to the mainland by a ford . There are numerous remains of the ancient city of Myndos on the island .
Fish taverns
Gümüşlük is famous for its seafront fish taverns.
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- Archeology in Gümüşlük ( Memento from January 6, 2007 in the Internet Archive )
- Music Festival ( Memento from May 11, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
- Gümüşlük
- About the place and sights in the area
Coordinates: 37 ° 3 ' N , 27 ° 14' E