Şirince, Mountain village in Selçuk, Turkey
Şirince is a village built on a steep hillside near Selçuk with narrow cobblestone streets and white stone houses. The homes feature wooden doors and balconies arranged across different levels of the slope.
The village was originally founded by Greek settlers and called Çirkince before being renamed Şirince in 1926. This change marked an important turning point in the settlement's identity.
Locals produce wine from various fruits here, making the village known for this craft tradition. Visitors can taste local varieties in small shops and learn how they are made.
The village is reachable by regular minibuses from Selçuk station with services running hourly between morning and evening. The streets are narrow and steep, so comfortable shoes and a slow pace are recommended.
Near the village is a Mathematics Center where students attend intensive mathematics courses in a rural setting. This unusual educational project shows how learning can happen in remote places.
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