Şanlıurfa
Religious sites
Balıklı lake
Balıklı lake, which is the symbol of the city, is also known as the place where the prophet Abraham was thrown...
Religious sites
Cave where Abraham was born and Dervish Mosque
In a dream he had, King Nemrut ordered the killing of all the boys to be born that year. Thereupon Abraham's...
Göbeklitepe
Göbeklitepe (Şanlıurfa)
Göbeklitepe, which is declared as the oldest temple in the world by the archaeologists, is
located within the boundaries of Örencik village,...
Religious sites
Grand Mosque
Being the oldest mosque in Şanlıurfa, Grand Mosque was built as the first temple and was used as a church in...
Religious sites
Selahaddin Eyyubi Mosque
Selahaddin Eyyubi Mosque, one of the most sacred buildings of the city, is located in the city centre on Governor Fuat Bey...
Antique Cities
Soğmatar Ancient City
The ancient city of Soğmatar is regarded as a sacred area where the people living in the region worship the moon and...
Antique Cities
Şuayb Ancient City
The ancient city of Şuayb, located 45 km from Harran, is one of the most magnificent cities of the region with...
Antique Cities
Things to see in Şanlıurfa
With its history dating back to 7,000 BC, Şanlıurfa is an open-air museum with its natural beauties and historical monuments. Sanliurfa, which...