Diyarbakir is a great place to walk around and see the various sites, including mosques, churches and bazaars. We were there during a ‘cultural festival’ on a Sunday and the place was full of people.
Nebi Camii
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It’s a beautiful mosque in the classical Diyarbakir style of alternating black and white stone. The minaret is detached from the mosque.
Ulu Camii
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Arguably the most impressive mosque in Diyarbakir, dating from 1091. Fantastic courtyard filled with people on the Sunday we visited.
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Seyh Mutahhar Camii
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This mosque is well known because of its minaret which is just outside the mosque grounds. It’s known as the four legged minaret because it stands on 4 slender pillars
Keldani Kilisesi (Chaldean Church)
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Diyarbakir was once filled with many Christians, notably Armenians and Chaldeans, but not many remain here.
Surp Giragos Kilisesi
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This is a beautifully restored Armenian church which had peaceful music playing. A peaceful spot despite the crowds
Dengbej Evi
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House of Dengbej showcases the Kurdish tradition of storytelling. Great place to sit, relax and observe.
Behram Pass Camii
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A 1572 mosque situated in a warren of alleys. Children were enjoying a game of football in the courtyard. I really liked this spot, as there were no visitors at all.
Suryani Ortodoks Meryem Ana Kilisesi – Syrian Orthodox Virgin Mary Church
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Diyarbakir walls
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The city still is famous for its basalt walls which presently extend 6 Kms and date from Byzantine times (AD 330-500).
Deliller Han
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Formally a caravanserai this building was constructed in the 16th Century and is now a hotel.
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