Things to Do in Diyarbakır

A 16th-century Ottoman caravanserai with a tranquil courtyard, now filled with tea gardens and artisan shops.

🕐 08:00–22:00 daily

💡 Order a çay from the central tea stall and sit under the grapevines; no obligation to buy from the shops.

A unique four-legged minaret from the 11th century, attached to a mosque. The stone carving is intricate, and the whole area feels lively with locals.

🕐 Viewable 24/7; mosque closed to non-worshippers.

💡 You can't enter the mosque itself, but the best photos are from the narrow street directly in front, late afternoon.

Massive black basalt walls encircling the old city, dating back to Roman times. You can walk along long sections for panoramic views.

🕐 Daily, dawn to dusk; walls are open access.

💡 Start from Dağ Kapı (Mountain Gate) at sunset for the best light on the stone and fewer crowds.

A paved walkway along the Tigris River, popular for evening strolls and picnics. There are a few benches and simple tea stalls.

🕐 Open all day

💡 Bring your own food and drink; the teahouses charge slightly more. The best stretch is south of the Ten-Eyed Bridge (On Gözlü Köprü).

A compact museum displaying artefacts from the Neolithic, Urartian, Roman, and Islamic periods, including finds from nearby Çayönü.

🕐 08:30–17:30, closed Mondays

💡 Entrance is about 10 TL (roughly £0.30); go on a weekday morning to have the exhibits nearly to yourself.