Urfa - Wikipedia
WEBUrfa, officially called Şanlıurfa (Turkish pronunciation: [ʃanˈɫɯuɾfa]), is a city in southeastern Turkey and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. The city was known as Edessa from Hellenistic times and into Christian times. Urfa is situated on a plain about 80 km east of the Euphrates. Its climate features extremely hot, dry summers and ...
Six reasons why you should visit Urfa, Turkey's sacred city
WEBLast Updated 14 September 2022. With a history spanning over 12,000 years, Urfa is a city from stories and legends. Situated in south-eastern Turkey, it's not on many travellers' radars. Here's a few reasons why you should visit.
History of Urfa - Wikipedia
WEBUrfa was founded as a city under the name Edessa by the Seleucid king Seleucus I Nicator in 303 or 302 BC. [1] [2] There is no written evidence for earlier settlement at the site, but Urfa's favorable commercial and geographical placement suggests that there was a smaller settlement present prior to 303 BC.
Sanliurfa | Turkey, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Sanliurfa, formerly Urfa or Edessa, city, southeastern Turkey. It became a major center of Syrian culture after freeing itself from Hellenism. It figured prominently in the conflicts between Parthia and Rome. The city boasts an ancient citadel, flood-prevention works built by Justinian, and the Halil ur-Rahman complex.
Urfa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEB` Urfa (also Şanlıurfa, formerly Edessa) is a city in Southeastern Anatolia, and the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa Province. The modern city of Urfa is situated about 80 km east of the Euphrates River. It has a rapidly growing population. Urfa has many excellent old buildings and plenty of connections with the Old Testament and Islamic tradition.
Şanlıurfa travel - Lonely Planet | Turkey, Europe
WEBTurkey, Europe. Şanlıurfa (the Prophets' City; also known as Urfa), is a pilgrimage town and spiritual centre. This is where the prophets Job and Abraham left their marks, and the Dergah complex of mosques and the holy Gölbaşı area is imbued with a compelling atmosphere redolent of the Middle East.
Urfa - Wikiwand
WEBUrfa, officially called Şanlıurfa, is a city in southeastern Turkey and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. The city was known as Edessa from Hellenistic times and into Christian times. Urfa is situated on a plain about 80 km east of the Euphrates.
Urfa - Wikitravel
WEBSep 9, 2023 · Urfa (also Şanlıurfa, formerly Edessa) is a city in Southeastern Anatolia, and the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa Province. The modern city of Urfa is situated about eighty kilometers east of the Euphrates River. It has a rapidly growing population. Urfa has many excellent old buildings and plenty of connections with Christianity and ...
Must-see attractions Şanlıurfa, Southeastern Anatolia - Lonely Planet
WEBTurkey. Must-see attractions in Şanlıurfa. Sights. Restaurants. Entertainment. Nightlife. Shopping. Hotels. Show/Hide Map. Göbeklitepe. Şanlıurfa. Around 11km northeast of Urfa, 'Pot Belly Hill' was first excavated in 1994 by a team led by Professor Klaus Schmidt. Their discovery of a ritual complex… Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum.
Şanlıurfa (Urfa), Turkey
WEBLast Updated on March 17, 2023. Helping Millions Every Year! Best Travel Agencies. Şanlıurfa (Urfa), Turkey: how to go there, where to stay, what to see: Sacred Pool, Göbekli Tepe & more, by Tom Brosnahan.
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