Şanlıurfa is a cultural city carrying some of the oldest traces of human history. Known as the “city of prophets,” it also has a rich cuisine.
Göbeklitepe
Dated to roughly 12,000 years ago, Göbeklitepe is the oldest known temple structure and is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It fundamentally changed our understanding of history.
Balıklıgöl and the historic centre
The legendary Balıklıgöl, the Rızvaniye Mosque and the surrounding historic bazaars are explored in the city centre. Coppersmiths and spice sellers line the covered bazaar.
Halfeti
Old Halfeti, partly submerged under water, is a calm and striking spot explored by boat tours.
Sites like Göbeklitepe and Halfeti are some distance from the city centre, so the region suits exploring by rental car. As cultural tourism grows, Şanlıurfa is becoming an expanding market for rent a car companies.