Mardin is a very stunning old city, and believe it or not, it’s located only 30km away from the Syrian border! At first, we were concerned about visiting Mardin due to security issues, but we were assured by the Kurdish people in Turkey that it’s very safe. So, off we go by plane from Istanbul, which took around 2 hours. We stayed here for a week and got to see many beautiful buildings here. The people are so nice and warm, and the food here is simply the best!!! You should also spend the afternoon sitting on the rooftop cafe drinking tea or coffee, it’s the best activity! 🏰🌟🌤🍃✈️ #roadtrip #urbanexplorer #summervacation #ancientlandmark #oldcity #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Zinciriye Madrasah was built in 1336, so thus building is almost 700 years old, yet it’s still there standing strong and beautiful! It is a perfectly authentic place that carries the traces of old culture and tradition and works actively. Beautiful architecture in Mardin. It was used as a study place before, now it’s more like a library and a tourist attraction place. You need to get rid of all the noise of the city and listen to the experience the beauty of its historical structure. You can also see the beautiful plain from here! A must visit place when you come to Mardin, and it’s a free entrance too! 🏰🌤🌟🍃 #roadtrip #urbanexplorer #summervacation #hikingtrails #mardin #exploreturkey #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Kasimiye Medresesi is one of the oldest building in Mardin, Turkey. I was surprised about this place, because it was completed in 1502 and considering its age, is in remarkable condition. I recommend you to visit this elegant, beautiful and peaceful place when you go to Mardin. This building, which is one of the best engineering and architectural masterpiece of that period, was used as an university, as well as a lighthouse for the caravans traveling on the Silk Road. The lanterns were burned on the roof of the building so that the caravans could find their way at night. The area is not that big, you can just spend around 30 mins to one hour to walk around plus enjoying the view of the landscape outside 🌟🌤🌿🍃 #roadtrip #urbanexplorer #summervacation #historicculture #exploreturkey #summervacation#hikingtrails

Knowing that it was a coincidence that I saw some old pictures in a photography magazine, I could hardly find any guides or introductions about it on the Internet. Contacting the local hotel, confirming the local security problems, I could not restrain my inner yearning, turned a few cars, and finally arrived at the old town on the Turkish border, on the edge of Syria. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the tourist area, the nights here are extraordinarily quiet... On the balcony you can see the lights from the old houses and the distant Syrian border ~ . is special The kind old man is staying with the children, because the young people are going to the big cities... They rarely see Asians, and they take me to take pictures with all kinds of enthusiasm. The whole city is an old building, the beauty is incomparable, it is definitely the kind of baptized beauty that you can't see anywhere. (The naked eye is 100 times more beautiful than the camera.) ) . But because there are fewer tourists on the international border, everyone should pay attention to safety and go with them! Reduce travel at night! ps: Summer heat, recommend everyone to go in autumn or winter. Photo: Recommend everyone to bring the aerial camera! The city's aerial photography is super amazing! Transportation: The quickest way is to fly directly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mardin Airport (MQM) and then take a taxi to the old town. Address: ehidiye Mah. 39. Sok No

Mardins name comes from the ancient Aramaic meaning fortress. Mardin is also a fortress between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, on the plains of Mesopotamia. Mardins history is long. According to the study, the city has confirmed that human beings lived in 4,500 BC. After several generations of dynasties, the summit of Mesopotamia can be seen from the top of the mountain. Many of the monuments remain in this century-old museum. The museum records the distance of the ancient city center 5 kilometers, the bus can only reach half, and the rest of the walk can be reached in half an hour.

Just because a photo came to Mardin, the most conspicuous in the picture are two different minarets, looking down at the east of the old city from a distance, and plains and new towns in the distance. There are two roofs in front of me that I don't know. The locals who have asked all the way have pointed us to different places, and they are disappointed when they are happy to go. When we were going to give up, we decided to go to the castle in the high place and look for this place in the highest place. I didnt expect to recognize the pointed minaret just as I walked halfway up the mountain. . Walked past a bathhouse and instinctively told me that this might be the entrance. Going in and taking photos to the boss in the bathhouse, he smiled and nodded the picture here. He led us to the inside of the bathhouse and took us to the top of the picture. The photographer's location is on the roof of the hotel next door. This circular lighthouse, like an alien building, was originally the dome of a Turkish bath, nestled in the old city, like another ancient dynasty.

The ancient city of Mardin was built on the hills. The houses are typical, all built with stone, hence the name Shitou City. The top of the mountain is an old castle that has been damaged. Only the cliff wall is left. The most conspicuous place is the Turkish flag, which is condescending and overlooks the entire plain. Mardin is located in the southeast of Turkey, very close to the northern part of Syria. The majority of the population is Kurdish, and the remaining few are Turks and refugees who fled from Syria.

Mardin is a very addictive place and a city not to be missed in Turkey. The minaret appears from a winding brown labyrinth. A castle occupies a dominant position in the old town, and the stone houses extend down the hillside above the Mesopotamian plain. Here the Kurdish, Yezidi people, the melting pot of Christians and Syrians, it also has a fascinating cultural mix. Mardin has very little information on the Internet, and there are not many tourists. The hotel stay is a few days. We picked one of the cheapest and didn't expect it to be so comfortable. This is a traditional stone house. All the buildings are made of stone. The large courtyard is planted with pomegranate trees. When we arrive, it is the season of results. The big pomegranate hangs down. The building is a very wide platform with a view of the Mesopotamian plains in the distance.

Located on the edge of the Syrian border, clean streets, delicious food, people living and working, good-hearted, and many petty bourgeoisie. Many people know that there is a rainbow ladder in Istanbul, and we met one when we were chatting with Mardin. There is also a cafe full of umbrellas, and I think that there is such a petty romantic side in such an ancient city, and once again, Mardin is impressed.