Sanliurfa Attractions

 
Southeast Anatolia

Urfa is situated on the northwestern edge of the Harran Ovasi not far from the Turkish-Syrian border. Many researchers regard the town as one of the oldest in history. Sumerians and Hittites called it Urshu and the Babylonians called it Hurri (caves) from the caves in the citadel hill. The Greeks christened it Orhai and from the time of the Macedonians to the Middle Ages the place was called Edessa and then Urfa, a corruption of Orhai. During the French occupation of the region in the Turkish War of Independence, the town put up staunch resistance and since 1983 "sanli" (famous) has been prefixed to the name in recognition of its bravery.

Read More Harran, Turkey

(Near Sanliurfa (Urfa))
Ancient Harran, which is today known as Altinbasak, shows evidence of settlement as far back as the 3rd millennium B.C.

Read More Urfa - Birket Ibrahim

Birket Ibrahim (Abraham's Pool) is one of the ponds fed by the Spring of Roha. The fish in the pond are the subject of an old legend.

Read More Urfa - Kapali Carsi

The covered bazaar, Kapali Carsi, is designed mainly for locals but is, nonetheless, a popular tourist attraction in Urfa.

Read More Urfa - Citadel

The Citadel at Ufra was once the winter palace of the Abgars (Abgar IX 179-244). Bird watchers should keep an eye out for the colonies of hermit ibises nesting on the steep rock faces.

Read More Urfa - Dergah Camii

Read More Urfa - Ulu Cami

The Ulu Cami dates from the 12th C and is notable for its octagonal minaret.

Read More Sultantepe, Turkey

(Near Sanliurfa (Urfa))

Read More Urfa - Abdürrahman Medresesi and Zülmiye Camii

Read More Urfa - Archeological Museum

Read More Urfa - Crusader Church

Read More Urfa - Eyüp Peygamber Camii

Read More Urfa - Hali Rahman Medresesi

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