Diyarbakır
Great black basalt walls above the Tigris, and one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia.
Diyarbakır is an ancient city on the Tigris, ringed by massive black basalt walls. The walls and the Hevsel Gardens below them are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its old town holds the Great Mosque, historic caravanserais, churches and a famous breakfast culture. Parts of the old Sur district have been rebuilt; we plan visits with current local knowledge.
What to see in Diyarbakır
The places worth your time — and the ones we build a day around.
Planning Diyarbakır
The practical answers, before you book anything.
April–May and September–October; summers are very hot.
1–2 days.
Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) has flights from Istanbul and Ankara. Mardin is about 1.5 hours away.
Diyarbakır: common questions
Is Diyarbakır safe for tourists?
Diyarbakır receives many domestic visitors. As with any border region, we check current travel advisories and plan with local partners.
What is Diyarbakır known for?
Its black basalt walls, the Tigris, and its breakfast and watermelon culture.
Which of these is your kind of day?
Tell us what pulls at you and we will build Diyarbakır around it — the right hours, the right guide, and an honest word on what to skip. How we charge is set out in How we work.