Urfa - Wikipedia Urfa, officially called Şanlıurfa (Turkish pronunciation: [ʃanˈɫɯuɾfa]), is a city in southeastern Turkey and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province The city was known as Edessa from Hellenistic times and into Christian times Urfa is situated on a plain about 80 km (50 mi) east of the Euphrates
Six reasons why you should visit Urfa, Turkeys sacred city Today, Urfa is a solemn yet beautiful city, and a pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims It’s home to an ancient citadel, huge walls, fascinating museums and numerous religious sites Urfa is a long way from some of the more-visited places in Turkey (13 hours from Istanbul by car), but it’s still worth taking the time to visit
Sanliurfa | Turkey, Map, Facts | Britannica Sanliurfa, formerly Urfa or Edessa, city, southeastern Turkey It became a major center of Syrian culture after freeing itself from Hellenism It figured prominently in the conflicts between Parthia and Rome
Urfa (Şanlıurfa): A Detailed Look at the City of Prophets Urfa, officially Şanlıurfa, is a major city in Southeastern Anatolia Here’s a detailed guide on what to see in and around the old town Urfa is known as the City of Prophets, as many Muslim and Jewish sources claim it was the birthplace of Abraham Job, Jethro, and Elijah are all said to have lived there as well
A Guide to Şanlıurfa: The City of Prophets - Sailingstone Travel In addition to being the possible birthplace of Abraham, Urfa is also home to significant Roman tombs and mosaics And the new Şanlıurfa Museum, which focuses on the province’s many Neolithic settlements, is arguably the country’s finest In this Urfa guide, we’ll be covering it all
Tourist Attractions in Sanliurfa - PlanetWare Said to be Biblical Ur, where the Prophet Abraham was born and began his monotheistic teachings, Sanliurfa is one of Turkey's great pilgrimage cities In ancient times, it was known as Edessa and was prized by conquerors from Alexander the Great onward
Urfa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Urfa (also Şanlıurfa, formerly Edessa) is a city in Southeastern Anatolia, and the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa Province The modern city of Urfa is situated about 80 km east of the Euphrates River
Urfa, Birthplace of Abraham - Images Travel Tips - Turkey Photo Guide Şanlıurfa (glorious Urfa), or just Urfa, with a population of more than 2 million residents, is a city of pilgrimage, sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews and is considered by many as the birthplace of the prophet Abraham (Abram, Ibrahim)
Your Ultimate Travel Guide To Sanliurfa, Turkey (With Video) Fondly referred to by locals as Urfa, this city of 2 million people is most popular with tourists visiting religious pilgrimage sites and traditional Sira nights The fact that you are even curious about Sanliurfa probably means that you are interested in getting off the beaten path in Turkey
Sanliurfa - All About Turkey Sanliurfa, known also as Urfa, is in the South Eastern Anatolian region of Turkey, famous with its past Prophets, bazaars, traditions, Harran site, Gobeklitepe site, Ataturk Dam, Urfa Kebab, Baklava, and Kelaynak birds