Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Diyarbakır, Turkey
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3.1 km
45 m
Explore Diyarbakır in Turkey with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.
Individual Sights in DiyarbakırSight 1: Kurşunlu Camii
Fatih Pasha Mosque is a mosque located in Diyarbakir, Turkey. It was built between 1516 and 1520 by the first Ottoman Governor of the city, Bıyıklı Mehmed Pasha.
Sight 2: Surp Giragos Church
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.
Sight 3: Mar Petyun Church
Mar Petyun Chaldean Church is a historic Chaldean Catholic Church located in the Sur district of Diyarbakir, southeastern Turkey. The church was built in the 17th century.
Sight 4: Şeyh Mutahhar Camii
Sheikh Matar Mosque or Sheikh Mutahhar Mosque is a historical mosque in Diyarbakır, Turkey, best known for its unique minaret based on four columns, dubbed the Four-legged Minaret.
Sight 5: Parli Safa Mosque
Safa Mosque, also known as Parlı Mosque, is a historical mosque located in the Sur district of Diyarbakir. He is also known as Sheikh Safa, Ipariye, Ipar, Palo.
Sight 6: Melek Ahmed Pasha Mosque
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.
Sight 7: Virgin Mary Syriac Church
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.
Sight 8: Deva Hamamı
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.
Sight 9: Keçi Burcu
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.
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