Güllük Port

Güllük Port
Güllük Limanı
Location Güllük, Muğla, Turkey
Coordinates 37°15′14.25″N 27°36′21.51″E / 37.2539583°N 27.6059750°E / 37.2539583; 27.6059750Coordinates: 37°15′14.25″N 27°36′21.51″E / 37.2539583°N 27.6059750°E / 37.2539583; 27.6059750
Area 18.0 ha (44 acres)
Created 2006 (2006)
Operated by Güllük Port

Güllük Port is a port with an annual capacity of 5 million tons which serves ships up to 50.000 dwt tons at Güllük, Muğla, Turkey.

Geography

The 18.0 ha (44 acres) port is at the northern part of Güllük. Its altitude is 0 m (0 ft). It is surrounded by Aegean Sea to the west, and forest to the north.

History

In late 19’s new strategic plan was developed by the Turkish government to increase the port capacity of Turkey. Part of this strategic plan world known Turkish architect Günay Erdem and famous Turkish landscape architect Sunay Erdem prepared design for the new port in 2004.[1] Same year construction of Güllük Port begun and in 2006 it was opened to public.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Architecture and Landscape Architecture" (in Turkish).]
  2. ↑ "Güllük Port" (in Turkish).]


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