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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

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