7 Sights in Diyarbakır, Turkey (with Map and Images)

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Explore interesting sights in Diyarbakır, Turkey. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 7 sights are available in Diyarbakır, Turkey.

Sightseeing Tours in Diyarbakır

1. Virgin Mary Syriac Church

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St. Mary Church, is a Syriac Orthodox church in Diyarbakir. It is under the jurisdiction of the Syriac Archdiocese of Mardin, headed by Metropolitan Mor Filüksinos Saliba Özmen. The church was first constructed as a pagan temple in the 1st century BC, and the current construction dates back to the 3rd century. The church has been restored many times, and is still in use as a place of worship today. The church is open to visitors for a 5 lira entrance fee.

Wikipedia: St. Mary Church, Diyarbakır (EN)

2. Zerzevan Castle

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Zerzevan Castle, also known as Samachi Castle, is a ruined Eastern Roman castle, a former important military base, in Diyarbakır Province, southeastern Turkey. Archaeological excavations at the site revealed the existence of underground structures, among them a temple of Mithraism, a mystery religion. The castle was used as a civilian settlement between the 1890s and the 1960s. The site is partly open to tourism.

Wikipedia: Zerzevan Castle (EN)

3. İskender Paşa Camii

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İskender Pasha Mosque is a mosque located in the Sur district of Diyarbakir. It is the 12th district of Diyarbekir Province. The construction of the mosque began in 1551 or 1554 by order of the Ottoman Governor Circassian Iskender Pasha and was completed in 1557. Although it is stated in some sources that Mimar Sinan was recorded as the architect of the mosque, there is no clarity on this issue.

Wikipedia: İskender Paşa Camii (Diyarbakır) (TR)

4. Surp Sarkis Ermeni Ortodoks Kilisesi

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The Church of St. Giragos or Surp Giragos Church is a historic Armenian Apostolic church in Diyarbakır, Turkey. It is the largest Armenian church in the Middle East. The church was confiscated by the Turkish government in 2016. The church was re-opened to the public on May 7, 2022, after renovations.

Wikipedia: St. Giragos Armenian Church (EN)

5. Deva Hamamı

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Deva Hammam is a historical bath located in the Sur district of Diyarbakir. According to an old rumor, it is also known as the Camel Bath because a camel that disappeared from the caravan was found in this bath after being searched for several days.

Wikipedia: Deva Hamamı (TR)

6. Melek Ahmed Pasha Mosque

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Melek Ahmed Pasha Mosque is a historical mosque located in the Sur district of Diyarbakir. The mosque, which has the influence of Mimar Sinan in its plan and architecture, was built by Melek Ahmed Pasha in the 16th century.

Wikipedia: Melek Ahmed Paşa Camii (TR)

7. Keçi Burcu

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Keçi BurcuAdam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada / CC BY-SA 2.0

Goat Bastion is a bastion located on the walls of Diyarbakir. It is the largest and oldest bastion on the city walls. It was closed to visitors after the 2015-16 Sur clashes and reopened to visitors in 2022.

Wikipedia: Keçi Burcu (TR)

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