Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır's basalt walls, Hevsel Gardens and Tigris riverfront form one of the most distinctive historic landscapes in Türkiye. The city is a major Kurdish cultural centre, with a rich food scene and a long history of crafts and trade.
Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır's basalt walls, Hevsel Gardens and Tigris riverfront form one of the most distinctive historic landscapes in Türkiye. The city is a major Kurdish cultural centre, with a rich food scene and a long history of crafts and trade.
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Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.
Sources: Sources & credits
UNESCO sites and what they mean
Top attractions
Local flavours
Souvenirs and local products
Museums
Culture and living heritage
Where to stay
47 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.
Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 18 records.
Districts and neighbourhoods
+ 1 Districts
Main airports serving the province
Practical information
Emergency
- Emergency · Ambulance112
- Police155
- Gendarmerie156
- Fire110
- Forest fire177
- Tourism hotline176
Health & safety
- Pharmacies442
- Hospitals33
- Police16
- Taxi18
Post office
PTT · 444 1 788
Verify before you travel
Travel tips
- Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
- Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
- Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.
Nearby provinces
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Batman
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Mardin
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Bingöl
Yüzen Ada · Sülbüs Dağı · Urartu Yolu
Elazığ
Ağa Cami · Hazar Gölü · Alacalı Cami
Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.