Travel guide

Şırnak

Şırnak is a mountainous southeastern province of deep valleys and high plateaus. Cudi Mountain, the Botan river and the region's Kurdish culture make it a place for travellers interested in remote landscapes and local life.

Southeastern Anatolia 573,666 7 Districts

Photo: Zmangeldi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Şırnak

Ensari EviBeyaz KöprüMağara KöyüHz. Nuh CamiCizre KalesiFinik KalesiYafes KöprüsüCizre Ulucami

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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.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Ensari Evi Read more

Beyaz Köprü Read more

Mağara Köyü Read more

Hz. Nuh Cami Read more

Cizre Kalesi Read more

Finik Kalesi Read more

Yafes Köprüsü Read more

Cizre Ulucami Read more

Local flavours

Suryaz · local specialtyKadge Dıfse (pekmez Tatlısı) · local specialtySerbıdev · local specialtyİçli Köfte · local specialtyMeyre (mehir) · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Şal-ŞapikKilimTurikOya ÇeşitleriMizerParzunHurcizin (at Heybesi)TakılarÇoraplarAyakkabılar

Culture and living heritage

Bablekan OyunuKertenkele İle İlgili Batıl İnançlarTufan Ve CudiŞırnak Yöresel Giyimi / Şal Şapik Ve Fistan

Outdoor activities

Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Faraşin YaylasıDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking)Faraşin Yaylası

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Bablekan OyunuGuhşengi Oyunu / Topa Vurma OyunuKoyun Manisiİki Ayak OyunuBalitani Seyirlik Oyunu

5 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

10 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 2 records.

Şehrinuh OtelGrand Otel Silopi

Districts and neighbourhoods

Beytüşşebap13,971 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

124 Streets

Cizre166,290 Population · 19 Neighbourhoods

1,513 Streets

Güçlükonak12,562 Population · 6 Neighbourhoods

145 Streets

İdil76,548 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

744 Streets

Merkez105,697 Population · 24 Neighbourhoods

633 Streets

Silopi152,610 Population · 22 Neighbourhoods

1,025 Streets

Uludere45,988 Population · 18 Neighbourhoods

222 Streets

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

NKT

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Havalimanı · Cizre

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0486 280 17 00

iktm73@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies107
Hospitals7
Police10
Taxi0

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.

Southeastern Anatolia

Siirt

Ulu Camii · Cas Evleri · Saat Kulesi

7 Districts Read the guide

Eastern Anatolia

Bitlis

Ahlat Müzesi · Bitlis Kalesi · Tatvan Kalesi

7 Districts Read the guide

Eastern Anatolia

Hakkari

Kayme Sarayı · Kaval Şelalesi · Nehri Taş Köprü

5 Districts Read the guide

Southeastern Anatolia

Batman

Rabat Kalesi · Beksi Kalesi · Kandil Kalesi

6 Districts Read the guide

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.