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.
Sanliurfa | Turkey, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Şanlıurfa, city, southeastern Turkey. It lies in a fertile plain and is ringed by limestone hills on three sides. The city, of great age, controls a strategic pass to the south through which runs a road used since antiquity to …
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.
Şanlıurfa Province - Wikipedia
WEBŞanlıurfa Province (Turkish: Şanlıurfa ili; Kurdish: Parêzgeha Rihayê), also known as Urfa Province, is a province and metropolitan municipality in southeastern Turkey. The city of Şanlıurfa is the capital of the province which bears its name.
11 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Sanliurfa | PlanetWare
WEBDec 22, 2023 · 3. Dig into History at Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum; 4. Visit the Pilgrimage Sites of the Dergah Complex; 5. Climb Up to Şanlıurfa Castle; 6. Shop in the Bazaar; 7. Visit the Grand Mosque; 8. Day Trip to Harran; 9. Admire the Selahaddin Eyubi Mosque; 10. Explore Ancient Soğmatar; 11. Join the Pilgrims at the Cave & Complex of the Prophet Job
In Sanliurfa, the Silk Road Meets the Stone Age - The New York …
WEBOct 17, 2023 · The city in southeastern Turkey resounds with music, food and culture — and echoes with more than 11,000 years of human history. Share full article. 54. Sanliurfa’s pilgrimage sites include ...
Your Ultimate Travel Guide To Sanliurfa, Turkey (With Video)
WEBIzmir to Sanliurfa: 18 hours. Antalya to Sanliurfa: 15 hours. Cappadocia (Nevşehir) to Sanliurfa: 9.5 hours. Gaziantep to Sanliurfa: 3 hours. WOTW Tip: you can confidently book your bus tickets online at obilet.com. Obilet is the most popular site for purchasing bus tickets in Turkey, and it’s easy to use.
A Guide to Şanlıurfa: The City of Prophets - Sailingstone Travel
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · Şanlıurfa Province is home to the world’s very oldest temples and settlements, while Urfa has remained an important city ever since. Such a significant place requires a truly special museum to do it justice. And thankfully, the Şanlıurfa Museum, opened in 2015, is a resounding success.
Must-see attractions Şanlıurfa, Southeastern Anatolia - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Şanlıurfa including Göbeklitepe, Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, and Bazaar.
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.
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