Şanlıurfa Digital City Guide

Welcome to Şanlıurfa, located in northern Mesopotamia, a city bearing the traces of thousands of years of civilizations. With its history, culture, religious centers, and unique cuisine, Şanlıurfa is one of the most impressive cities in Anatolia. The city and its surroundings, including Göbeklitepe, one of the oldest known monumental structures in human history, are home to a unique cultural heritage stretching back thousands of years. In the city center, you can explore Balıklıgöl and the historical structures surrounding it, and trace the footsteps of the past among traditional Urfa houses and bazaars. Şanlıurfa Castle, Gümrük Hanı, and the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum shed light on different periods of the city's history, while the domed houses and ancient ruins of Harran take visitors on a completely different journey through history. Şanlıurfa also boasts a vibrant culture with its traditional evening gatherings, traditional music, and rich cuisine.