This 18th-century church, at the northern end of the village, is up the steps to the right as you enter Şirince along the Selçuk road. It served as a mosque after 1923 but is now abandoned and open to the elements. Have a look at what remains of its frescoed vaulted ceiling and choir loft, iconostasis and marble floor.
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4.9 MILES
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3.56 MILES
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3.51 MILES
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Nearby South Aegean attractions
1. Church of St John the Baptist
0.16 MILES
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2. Roman & Byzantine Aqueduct
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6. İsa Bey Camii
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