News
19.07.2017
205

Olive oil factory to transformed into living center

In Ayvalık district of the province of Balıkesir, "Kırlangıç Olive Oil and Soap Factory" which stopped production in 2001 and was built in the 19th century will be restored and turned into a living center. The property belongs to the Municipality of Ayvalık and will be restored with the "Kırlangıç Factory Restoration Project for Social Life."

The Mayor of Ayvalık, Rahmin Gençer noted that turning the factory into a living center project was approved by Bursa's Committee for Protection of Cultural Assets and the Municipality will be implementing the project starting in fall. "This area will not just be an asset to Ayvalık but to the whole Turkey," said Gençer.

The factory was one of the main employment points of the district for over a century and promoted Ayvalık's olive oil and soap to the world and it is now turning into a social and cultural center.

Some of these buildings will be turned into art galleries, restaurants, cafes and offices but according to Gençer what is the most important of all these restoration works is Kırlangıç factory and to restore and renovation to take place according to their previous architectural framework. "These will all help Ayvalık to become a much popular touristic destination and will contribute to the tourism of our country," concluded Gençer.


19.07.2017


Daily Sabah

Important news

All news
Life in Turkey

On April 2, 2025, new taxi fares were officially introduced in Alanya. The decision was made during a meeting of the UKOME General Assembly

Read more 05.04.2025
World News

From April 11 to 13, 2025, the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) will take place in the tourist area of Belek. The event will be held under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Read more 04.04.2025
World News

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced Turkey’s intention to discuss the removal of 10% tariffs on Turkish exports to the U.S. during negotiations with American officials.

Read more 04.04.2025
World News

Trade and economic relations between Turkey and Uzbekistan have shown impressive growth: from 1.2 billion dollars in 2016, the volume of bilateral trade has increased to 3.5 billion dollars in 2024.

Read more 04.04.2025
>