Şanlıurfa

Şanlıurfa

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If you tell the culture, history of this ancient city and its soil, which is revived by the life water of the Euphrates, for hours, not even a notch will be thrown into its unique texture. Visit Şanlıurfa to get to know this distinguished city from our southeastern provinces!

Şanlıurfa, one of the oldest centers in the history of civilization, has been the center of many beliefs from primitive religions to monotheistic religions.

While many traces of the beliefs of prehistoric people can be found in Göbeklitepe, polytheistic communities worshiping celestial bodies and called Sabians and Harranis can be seen in Harran and Soğmatar. Hz. It is believed that Abraham was born in Şanlıurfa and broke the idols worshiped by King Nemrud and his subjects. The tomb and tomb of Prophet Eyyub, the symbol of patience, are also in Şanlıurfa. The first to accept Christianity at the state level and Hz. Abgar, King of Oshroene (Şanlıurfa), who is known to have corresponded with Jesus, is also from Şanlıurfa. Şanlıurfa is also known as the City of Prophets today due to the strong and visible relationship between humanity and faith.

Şanlıurfa, where the modern and the traditional can still coexist, offers you a magnificent history and archeology experience. Şanlıurfa Archeology Museum, the largest museum complex in Turkey, Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Şanlıurfa Castle, City Museum, Göbeklitepe, Halfeti, Birecik, Rumkale, Harran and Tek Tek Mountains National Park are some of the places where you can feel this experience to your bones. .

Located in Şanlıurfa, Balıklıgöl takes you on a historical journey as if you were in the Middle Ages, with historical covered bazaars and inns, historical streets and mansions adorned with rich stonework. When the people of Şanlıurfa, who wear their colorful traditional clothes, are added to these images, the old Şanlıurfa turns into a movie set.

After this tour full of history and information, a gastronomy festival awaits you with its dizzying flavors. Not only your brain but also your palate gets a different taste from Şanlıurfa…