Şanlıurfa

Balıklı lake

Balıklı lake, which is the symbol of the city, is also known as the place where the prophet Abraham was thrown...

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 (Şanlıurfa)

Göbeklitepe, which is declared as the oldest temple in the world by the archaeologists, is located within the boundaries of Örencik village,...

Grand Mosque

Being the oldest mosque in Şanlıurfa, Grand Mosque was built as the first temple and was used as a church in...

Halfeti

It is estimated that the first settlement started in 885 BC in Halfeti, some of which was flooded by the Birecik dam....

Şanlıurfa

Founded between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Sanliurfa is known as one of the oldest settlements in human history. Şanlıurfa has an...

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...

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...

Şuayb Ancient City

The ancient city of Şuayb, located 45 km from Harran, is one of the most magnificent cities of the region with...

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...