Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa is a city of prophets, pilgrims and some of the world's oldest monumental architecture. Göbeklitepe and Balıklıgöl are the headline sites, while isot pepper, lahmacun and the bazaar culture define daily life.
Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa is a city of prophets, pilgrims and some of the world's oldest monumental architecture. Göbeklitepe and Balıklıgöl are the headline sites, while isot pepper, lahmacun and the bazaar culture define daily life.
This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.
Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.
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Top attractions
Local flavours
Souvenirs and local products
Museums
Outdoor activities
Where to stay
27 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.
Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 13 records.
Districts and neighbourhoods
Main airports serving the province
Practical information
Emergency
- Emergency · Ambulance112
- Police155
- Gendarmerie156
- Fire110
- Forest fire177
- Tourism hotline176
Health & safety
- Pharmacies641
- Hospitals24
- Police7
- Taxi1
Post office
PTT · 444 1 788
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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
Continue with these nearby provinces.
UNESCO Adıyaman
Yeni Kale · Kab Camii · Çarşı Camii
Gaziantep
Rumkale · Şire Han · Yeni Han
UNESCO Malatya
Taşhan · Gündüzbey · Yeni Cami
UNESCO Diyarbakır
Gazi Köşkü · Nebi Camii · Dicle Köprüsü
Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.