🏛️ HISTORICAL PLACES TO VISIT

  • Midyat House:

It is one of the finest examples reflecting Midyat's traditional stonework. With its courtyard structure, stone reliefs, and arched rooms, it showcases typical Midyat architecture.

  • Estel Cultural Center:

Located in the Estel neighborhood of Midyat, this house is a museum showcasing the local lifestyle, handicrafts, and traditional items.

  • Municipal Museum (Han):

Housed in a historic caravanserai, the museum offers a rich collection about Midyat's history, handicrafts, and daily life.

  • Köşk Square and Surroundings:

This square, considered the heart of Midyat, is the center of the city's social life with its surrounding historic stone houses, market, and coffee houses.

  • Midyat Jewelers and Silversmiths Market:

In Midyat, famous for its Telkâri (silverwork) art, handmade silver jewelry and gifts can be found in this bazaar.

  • Midyat Tourism Office:

It is an official tourism information center where you can get information about places to visit and tour routes in the city.

  • Midyat State Guest House:

Located in a historic stone building, the guesthouse features aesthetic details that preserve traditional Midyat architecture.

  • Midyat-Estel Urban Conservation Areas:

These areas, where registered stone houses are located, are ideal routes for walking. You can feel the history of Midyat as you wander through the streets.

  • Midyat Syriac Houses:

These houses, which are the finest examples of Syriac stonework, are captivating with their arched courtyards, stone carvings, and elegant architecture.

  • • Mor Gabriel (Deyrul Umur) Monastery:

Built in 397 AD, this monastery is the oldest Syriac Orthodox monastery still standing in the world. It is the symbol of Midyat.

  • 7. Beyazsu Picnic Area

Beyazsu, with its natural beauty, cool waters, and green landscapes, is an ideal place to relax during the summer months.

  • Church of Our Lady of the Monument:

This church, notable for its ancient stonework, is one of the important structures of Midyat's Syriac Christian heritage.

  • Narlı Village:

It is the village where the famous Uzak Şehir series was filmed. It attracts visitors with its stone houses and authentic texture.

✝️ Churches in Midyat that can be visited

• Mor Barsavmo Church (Partially Open): Located in the center of Midyat, this church reflects Syriac culture with its simple stone architecture.

• Mor Abraham-Hobel Monastery and Cemetery: Located outside the city on a quiet hill, the monastery is notable for its historic gravestones.

🕌 Mosques in Midyat Worth Visiting

• Estel Ulu Mosque: With its classic stonework and elegant minaret, it is one of Midyat's oldest mosques.

• Major Hacı Abdurrahman Efendi Mosque: Dating back to the Ottoman period, it is known for its stone-domed architecture.

• Cevat Pasha Mosque: A place of worship dating back to the Republican era, it has a simple yet aesthetically pleasing structure.