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Belevi - Mausoleum - Şirince

We’re going to Şirince via olive groves and orchards!

First, we’ll climb through the olive groves and arrive at the point with historical ruins called “Kale” (castle in Turkish).

Şirince is a village known to many in connection to spiritual stories. Make sure to sample the variety of local wines, and don’t leave without purchasing pure olive oils and gum mastic!

SEE

Belevi Mausoleum
Goat (Keçi) Castle
Şirince village
St. Demetrius Church
Nesin Mathematics Village
Peach, pomegranate, and tangerine orchards
Şirince village market
St. John the Baptist Church
The historical wooden houses of Şirince
Roof bird motifs

TASTE

Olives
Grapes
Şirince fruit wines
Berry syrup

SMELL

Olive oil soap
Thyme

TOUCH

Cobblestone streets

LISTEN

Chirping of birds
Slow running creek