A small lane of dairy shops selling braided örgü cheese, tulum, butter and honey close to Deliller Hanı.
Peynirciler Çarşısı is the cheese lane of the southern bazaar, on Abidin Paşa Sokak close to Gazi Caddesi and Cemil Paşa Konağı. Shops sell braided örgü cheese, salty tulum cheese, butter and honey, and will normally cut a sample so a buyer can taste before purchase. Vacuum-packing is commonly offered, which suits a traveller carrying cheese home.
| Hours | Mon-Sat from about 08:00 to 19:00; most shops close on Sundays |
|---|---|
| Price | Cheese roughly 300-800 TRY (~$6.2-16) per kg |
| Payment | Cash only in most shops. |
| Address | Abidin Paşa Sokak, Abdaldede Mahallesi, Sur, 21300 Diyarbakır, Turkey |
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- Best for
- Edible gifts and tasting local cheese
Location
Abidin Paşa Sokak, Abdaldede Mahallesi, Sur, 21300 Diyarbakır, Turkey
37.9088, 40.2358 View on map
Highlights
- Örgü peyniri sold in braids and by weight
- Tastings are customary
- Walkable from Deliller Hanı and Cemil Paşa Konağı
Tips for visiting
- Ask for vacuum packing if flying; cheese is perishable in summer heat.
- Prices are per kilogram; confirm the weight on the scale before paying.
- Buy last on a day in Sur so cheese does not sit in a warm bag.
When to visit
Weekday mornings when shops are fully stocked
Accessibility
Narrow cobbled lane; sellers' goods sometimes spill onto the pavement.
Frequently asked questions
What is örgü cheese?
A braided, stringy white cheese from the Southeast, usually salted and eaten at breakfast.
Can cheese be taken on a plane?
Hard and vacuum-packed cheese is normally fine in checked luggage; the airline's rules should be confirmed.