With its history dating back to 7,000 BC, Şanlıurfa is an open-air museum with its natural beauties and historical monuments. Sanliurfa, which has been called different names throughout history, has also hosted many civilizations. Sanliurfa, which is a very important city in the period of polytheistic religions, is also an important place for 3 different monotheistic religions.It is known that Abraham was born in this city and thrown into the fire here. Göbeklitepe, which reprinted the history of humanity, is located in Şanlıurfa. There are many places to visit in Sanliurfa with its historic houses, historical bazaars, architectural structures and 17 different museums.
Balıklı Lake
Balıklı lake, which is the symbol of the city, is also known as the place where the prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire and the wood was converted to fish. Balıklı lake is one of the most visited spots in Şanlıurfa with its fishes that are believed to be sacred in the lake and the historical artefacts found around it.
Göbeklitepe
Göbeklitepe, which is declared as the oldest temple in the world by the archaeologists, is located within the boundaries of Örencik village, 20 m away from Şanlıurfa.Göbeklitepe contributed to the history of mankind with its history dating back to 12 thousand BC, leading to the reshaping the theories of religion and civilization. In the Göbeklitepe mound, which is also known as the zero points of history, there are architectural ruins of special areas for worship purposes, obelisks and a polished stone temple with a wild animal and plant figures. The artefacts found in the excavations in and around Göbeklitepe are exhibited in the Şanlıurfa Museum. Göbeklitepe is a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is 7,000 years old than the world’ 39;s oldest temple Hypogeum, two times older than the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge in England.
Entrance to Göbeklite is chargeable and museum cardholders can visit for free. Visiting hours: From April 15th to October 2nd between 08:00 and 19:00. From October 3rd to April 14th from 08:00 to 17:00.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Şuayb Ancient City
The ancient city of Şuayb, located 45 km from Harran, is one of the most magnificent cities of the region with hundreds of rock tombs dating from the Roman period. Interesting architectural style, the ancient city attracts visitors. It is also known as the holy city because it is believed that Shuayb lived in the caves here.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<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 planet gods in the caves. It was understood from the researches and findings that the religious themes found in Pagnon cave that people worshipped to Sin the god of the Moon. The most remarkable point of the ancient city is the sacred hill with god reliefs and inscriptions on it.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Harran
With its history dating back to 2,000 BC, Harran is 44 km away from Şanlıurfa. Harran is one of the most visited spots and is thought to have been established as a commercial centre. Harran houses, which are similar to the Kulla and attracting visitors with interesting architecture, Ulu Mosque, Kale, the ruins of Harran University which is the first university of Anatolia, Sin Temple and many points are among the artefacts that can be seen in Harran.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Historical Harran University ruins
The ruins of Harran University, of which few have survived, are the first universities established in this region.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Harran Kumbet Houses
Harran Kümbet houses are built with the overlapping method called Trullo and attract visitors with its interesting architecture.Harran houses, which are similar to Alberobello, Italy, are characterized by keeping people cool in summer and warm in winter. It is estimated that the oldest of the houses are 200 years old. Only a few of the protected houses can be visited as cultural houses.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Halfeti
It is estimated that the first settlement started in 885 BC in Halfeti, some of which was flooded by the Birecik dam. Halfeti, which is 112 km away from Şanlıurfa, has been home to many civilizations throughout history. Halfeti with its very calm structure is the 9rh Cittaslow city of Turkey since 2013 and it offers the opportunity of a 1-hour boat tour on the dam lake to its visitors. Those who participate in the boat tour can see the flooded village of Savaşan and the mosque minaret standing on the water. Transportation to Halfeti is provided by buses or tour companies from Şanlıurfa.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Sanliurfa Old City Area
Starting from the outside gate of Balıklıgöl, Eskişehir district inns are recommended to be seen with their different architectural texture, authentic streets and covered bazaar.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Sipahi Bazaar
Sipahi Bazaar, also known as carpet market and kilims market, is located in the Balıklıgöl plateau. Sipahi market, which consists of up to 30 charming shops in a narrow inn, offers handcrafted carpets, rugs made of genuine leather, souvenirs and many more.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Grand Mosque
Being the oldest mosque in Şanlıurfa, Grand Mosque was built as the first temple and was used as a church in the later periods. According to a belief the handkerchief that Jesus sent to King Aghbar with his apostle Thomas was left in the well in the mosque and it is believed that the well water is healing. The minaret of the mosque also serves as the city’s clock tower.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<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 Street. Traces of two shrines can be seen in the architecture of the mosque, built between 900-1250 on the ruins of the church.
The tomb of Prophet Job
The tomb, also known as the ordeal cave, is believed to have retreated and worshipped God as a result of the leprosy disease of the prophet Job, and he worshipped God and eventually healed his health by drinking the healing water sent to him.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<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 mother secretly gave birth in this cave and hid her son in this cave for 7 years. Located in the centre of Şanlıurfa, this cave has a very important place in terms of faith tourism.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Sanliurfa Museum
With 34 thousand square meters of indoor space and among the largest museums in Turkey, Şanlıurfa Museum has approximately 10 thousand artefacts exhibited. Among the most remarkable artefacts that shed light on history is the oldest sculpture of the world made of human size, Balıklıgöl statue, the D temple which is found in Göbeklitepe, the original of Nevali Çori Temple, and the most aesthetic mosaics of the world. Entrance to the museum is chargeable and museum cardholders can visit free of charge. The museum is closed on Mondays and visiting hours are as follows: From April 15th to October 2nd between 08:00 and 19:00. From October 3rd to April 14th from 08:00 to 17:00.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Aleppo Garden Mosaic Museum
The mosaics of the Roman period, the remains of villas, the mosaic of the mythological female warrior Amazons, the mosaics of hunting scenes, the animal mosaics and many other mosaics are exhibited in the museum, which is next to the Şanlıurfa Museum. These mosaics, which are made of the original stones of the Euphrates, are known as the most valuable mosaics in the world because of their processing techniques and craftsmanship. Entrance to the mosaic museum is chargeable and museum cardholders can visit for free. Visiting hours: From April 15th to October 2nd between 08:00 and 19:00. From October 3rd to April 14th from 08:00 to 17:00.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Atatürk Dam
Atatürk Dam which is built under the GAP project, is Turkey’s largest dam, and the 6th the largest dam in the world. Part of the dam built on the area where the Euphrates passes is located within the borders of Adıyaman and Sanliurfa. It is recommended to see the magnificent view from the viewing terrace of the dam in Şanlıurfa.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Sanliurfa Castle
Sanliurfa Castle dates back to 2 thousand BC and is located on the hill Dambak .The hill is also believed to be the hill where Abraham was thrown into the fire, and the two stone columns on the castle were believed to be used as catapults when the prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire. There are two caves, which are believed to be sacred, and a tunnel between the lake and the castle. One of the caves is known to belong to the prophet Abraham. The castle is closed on Mondays and the museum cardholders can visit for free. Visiting hours: From April 15th to October 2nd between 08:00 and 19:00. From October 3rd to April 14th from 08:00 to 17:00.
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