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The city surrounded by wallsWelcome.
The city story of Diyarbakir is read along with walls, courtyarded structures and the Tigris environment.You can complete walks around the Grand Mosque with stops leading out of the center such as the Tigris Bridge, and take time to explore pedestrians instead of vehicles on historical streets.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Diyarbakır · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Diyarbakır Kalesi Ve Hevsel Bahçeleri
The Cultural Landscape of Diyarbakir Castle and Hevsel Gardens consists of two main components: Diyarbakir Walls and Hevsel Gardens.Read the official guide
Diyarbakır Ulu Cami
Diyarbakir Ulu Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia. The date of construction is unknown and Mar...Read the official guide
Dicle Köprüsü
The Tigris Bridge, called the Ten-Eyed Bridge, combines two sides of the Tigris with blocks built on ten cut arches.Read the official guide
Behram Paşa Camisi
Behram Pasha Mosque was built in 1564-1572 by Behram Pasha, the 13th Ottoman Governor of Diyarbakir. The structure is located in Tuhfetü'l Mi'marin, where the works of Mimar Sinan are compiled.Read the official guide
Birkleyn Mağaraları
The Birkleyn Caves are a unique place in Turkey and even the entire Middle East in terms of history and natural beauty.Read the official guide
Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Müzesi
The house where our famous poet Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı was born and spent his childhood was built in 1733.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Diyarbakır in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Diyarbakır — another layer to explore.
Diyarbakır · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationDiyarbakır food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Diyarbakır cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Diyarbakır · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
DİYARBAKIR KALESİ VE HEVSEL BAHÇELERİ · DİYARBAKIR ULU CAMİ
Find first stop on map - 02
- 03When you have time
Expand route
BİRKLEYN MAĞARALARI · CAHİT SITKI TARANCI MÜZESİ
Find first stop on map
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Diyarbakır Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Southeastern Anatolia / Other stories.
Southeastern AnatoliaAdıyaman
Nemrut'a uzanan tarih
Southeastern AnatoliaGaziantep
Mosaics, caravanserais and bazaars
Southeastern AnatoliaMardin
City described by stone
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.