Mardin - Wikipedia
WEBMardin (Kurdish: Mêrdîn; Arabic: ماردين; Syriac: ܡܪܕܝܢ, romanized: Merdīn; Armenian: Մարդին) is a city and seat of the Artuklu District of Mardin Province in Turkey. It is known for the Artuqid architecture of its old city, and for its strategic location on a rocky hill near the Tigris River .
A Guide to Mardin: Turkey’s Most Beautiful City
WEBJan 15, 2021 · Last Updated on: 1st August 2021, 08:51 am. Mardin, with its elegant limestone buildings overlooking the Mesopotamian plains, is arguably Turkey’s most beautiful city. It’s also one of the country’s most historically rich and culturally interesting, with the region being home to a mix of Kurds, Arabs and Assyrians.
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Mardin, Turkey | Update 2024
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Things to do in Mardin. Mardin is one of the oldest inhabited areas in the world! Its centuries-old architecture, unique atmosphere, and ancient history draw tourists from all over the world! Mardin’s symbol is Shahmaran, a mythological serpent queen who is considered to be the keeper of Wisdom!
Mardin | Medieval City, Ancient Citadel, Mesopotamian Region
WEBMardin, city, capital of Mardin il (province), southeastern Turkey. It lies on the southern slopes of a broad highland that rises to an elevation of 3,450 feet (1,052 metres) and overlooks extensive limestone plateaus. The locality receives more rainfall than the lower plains and has hot summers.
Mardin travel - Lonely Planet | Turkey, Europe
WEBTurkey, Europe. Mardin is a highly addictive and unmissable spot. Minarets emerge from a baked brown labyrinth of meandering lanes, a castle dominates the old city, and stone houses cascade down the hillside above the Mesopotamian plains. As a melting pot of Kurdish, Yezidi, Christian and Syrian cultures, it also has a fascinating cultural mix.
Mardin | All About Turkey
WEBSoutheast Anatolia. Mardin. The city is located on the slope of a hill looking down south to the Mesopotamian plains. Mardin is on the main routes connecting Turkey to Syria and Iraq. According to a hearsay, the history of the city dates as far back as the Flood.
Things to Do in Mardin: Experience Magical Mesopotamia in Turkey
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Turkey. Experience the magic of Mesopotamia in Mardin, where the history is rich, the alleys are winding, and the cats are friendly. Joins us as we explore this ancient city that’s been a melting pot of cultures for centuries. Mesopotamia. Madrasas. Mosques. Monasteries. Minarets.
Mardin: Turkey’s ancient treasure trove | CNN
WEBMay 10, 2022 · Deep in southeastern Turkey, the beautiful city of Mardin reflects thousands of years of history in the majestic architecture of its old buildings.
The 16 Best Things To Do In Mardin, Turkey (2024 Edition)
WEBDec 10, 2023 · 1. Wander The Narrow Streets of Old Mardin (Eski Mardin) Picturesquely set on a hillside above the plains of Mesopotamia, Old Mardin is the ideal place to simply wander and get lost. There is one main street along which the traffic still flows and along this street you can find any number of gift shops and restaurants.
Mardin – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBMardin is a historic city in Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey. The city is known for its fascinating architecture and location: heavily decorated stone buildings cascading down a mountain, watching the vast expanse of the Mesopotamian plains below. Understand. The hilltop citadel and part of the old city of Mardin.
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