Diyarbakir 26 Days Itinerary

📍 Itinerary Overview A rich blend of UNESCO heritage, historic architecture, peaceful green escapes, and vibrant local life across a 2–3 day visit. ⸻ 🚩 Sightseeing Route • Start at the City Walls & Citadel (Sur district) – walk along 5.8 km of basalt fortifications with 82 towers, built by Romans and Ottomans   • Visit the Great Mosque (Ulu Camii) – late 11th‑century Seljuk mosque, one of the oldest and most revered in Anatolia  • St. Giragos Armenian Church – the largest Armenian church in the Middle East, recently reopened after restoration  • Dicle Bridge – the 10‑arched “Ten‑Eyes” bridge over the Tigris, built in 1065  • Hevsel Gardens – green terraces feeding the city since ancient times, now part of the UNESCO cultural landscape alongside the city walls  ⸻ 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions • Hasan Pasha Han – historic Ottoman caravanserai turned artisan cafés and shops, near the mosque  • Dengbêj House – experience traditional Kurdish oral storytelling in a restored old house center  • Optional day trip: Mardin—classic stone architecture, bazaars, Monasteries ~1 hour away  ⸻ 🚇 Transportation • Walkable historic center: Sur district is compact and best explored on foot. • Local buses or taxis for venturing to Hevsel Gardens or areas beyond the walls. • Mesopotamia Express: scenic train service from Ankara to Diyarbakır (returning in 2025); great comfort option and arrival in historic city center    ⸻ 📷 Photo Spots • Aerial or wall-level views along Diyarbakır Walls at sunset. • Courtyard and stone carvings of Ulu Mosque. • Reflections and arches over the Dicle Bridge spanning the Tigris. • Verdant terraces of the Hevsel Gardens below the walls. ⸻ 🍜 Local Cuisine • Sample kaburga (lamb ribs), ciğer kebabı (grilled liver), and local Kurdish specialties at traditional eateries in Sur or near Hasan Pasha Han. • Visit bustling markets or cafés for Turkish coffee and watermelon, a local seasonal highlight . Place: Ciğerci Xale Meheme, Sıtki Usta, Suluklu Han, Mahabad,