TRAVEL GUIDE · ŞİRİNCE & SELÇUK
Discovery begins in Şirince.
START WITH THE VILLAGE
Slow down in the streets.
Şirince's sloping streets, traditional houses and setting among the hills are enough to fill the first part of your visit. Rather than plotting a route through the village, begin by making time for its side streets.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism describes Şirince as a village east of Selçuk with preserved historic architecture.
About ŞirinceBEYOND THE VILLAGE
Meet the past.
Opening hours and ticket information may change, so check the relevant organisation's website before you set out.
01 / ANCIENT CITYEphesus
With the Library of Celsus, ancient streets and the Great Theatre, this is one of the most significant cultural sites around Selçuk.
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02 / AYASULUKBasilica of St John
The basilica ruins on Ayasuluk Hill offer an insight into Selçuk's layered past.
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Beyond a single day.
Consider these nearby sites according to your travel interests.
House of the Virgin Mary
One of the places to visit around Ephesus. Consult official sources for current visiting arrangements.
Nesin Mathematics Village
An educational campus near Şirince. Check the institution's own announcements for visiting opportunities and events.
Sources: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Nesin Villages; links are in the source note.
COMPLETE YOUR DAY
Rest at Kırkınca on your return to Şirince.
Explore the rooms and cottages to combine your sightseeing plans with your stay.