Castle of Urfa
Sanliurfa Castle, also known as Urfa Castle, is an ancient historical monument from the ninth century AD in Sanliurfa. The castle is surrounded by walls dating back to 814 AD, built by the Abbasids. As an open-air museum, Urfa Castle attracts countless visitors from different parts of the world.
Göekli Tepe
Gobekli Tepe, one of the cherished and well-admired historical sites of the present era, is surprising not only for archaeologists but also for many people. Located 18 km from the city center, it was first explored and identified in 1963 as one of the world’s oldest temples. According to research, Gobekli Tepe’s construction dates back to about 6500 years before the Egyptian pyramids. You can’t resist the stunning unequaled architecture of this temple with low hills and wide and flat peaks.
Urfa City Museum
The Urfa City Archaeological Museum is one of the wealthiest historical museums in Sanliurfa, Turkey, which opened in 1969. It exhibits Assyrian, Babylonian, and Hittite periods and stone historical monuments in the first hall. The second and third halls house works such as flint, drills, stone idols and cutting utensils, the copper circuit, and reddish-brown stone and ceramic. The museum welcomes visitors in a tranquil garden ornate with a mosaic pool in the interior. Explore the city’s history through the time machine and enjoy the beauty of nature in its garden.
Balikligöl
The Balikligöl Lake is typically the symbol of Sanliurfa, well-admired for its unique beauty and exciting story. According to locals and archaeologists, Nimrod, king of the time, threw Prophet Ibrahim (AS) into the fire. That is why this lake has a unique place among Sanliurfa people, and it is highly respected. Sanliurfa, a sacred place for the heavenly religions’ followers and called the most extensive natural aquarium in the world, hosts thousands of foreign and domestic tourists every year.
Halilurrahman Mosque
Halilurrahman Mosque was built in 1211. It’s believed that the mosque houses the holy pool and the cave of Ibrahim, the birthplace of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). Halilurrahman Mosque, located near Balikligöl, actually houses a school, a cemetery, and a mosque. It was also used in pre-Islamic times as the Church of the Virgin Mary, but in 1211 AD, it became a mosque. Meander around one of the most prominent sights of Sanliurfa and soothe your soul with spirituality.
Rizvaniye Cami
Rizvaniye Mosque, located right next to Balikligöl, was used as a church during the Roman Empire. This spectacular place became a mosque in 1716 AD during the Ottoman Empire. The single minaret mosque has given exceptional beauty to the lake next to it, attracting many tourists worldwide.