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Hiking · Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa

Şanlıurfa Old City Heritage Walk

  • Distance3 km loop
  • Duration2–3 hours (with site visits)
  • Elevation80 m gain ascending to castle; otherwise flat
  • Rating★ 4.7
  • TransportWalk from any city-center accommodation
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Şanlıurfa Old City Heritage Walk

Trail facts

Trail area
City center historic core
Best season
Year-round; avoid midday July–August

What to bring

  • Comfortable flat shoes (cobbled streets)
  • Head scarf (for women)
  • Water
  • Camera

Location

Starting at Balıklıgöl, Dergah Mah., Şanlıurfa

37.1583, 38.7853 View on map