Urfa - Wikipedia Urfa, officially called Şanlıurfa (Turkish pronunciation: [ʃanˈɫɯuɾfa] lit 'Urfa the Glorious'), 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 Situated in south-eastern Turkey, Urfa, also known as Edessa in antiquity, has been part of the Hellenistic, Persian and Roman civilizations by turns The city was a seat of Syrian culture – and Syrian Christianity – before falling to the Arabs in the 7th Century CE
Sanliurfa | Turkey, Map, Facts | Britannica Şanlıurfa, city, southeastern Turkey It lies in a fertile plain and is ringed by limestone hills on three sides The city, of great age, controls a strategic pass to the south through which runs a road used since antiquity to travel between Anatolia and northern Mesopotamia
Top Things To Do In Urfa (Sanliurfa), Turkiye: How To Explore One Of . . . Discover the hidden gems of Şanlıurfa, Turkey, with our comprehensive guide to the top things to do in this ancient city From exploring the world’s oldest ruins and vibrant bazaars to savoring delectable local cuisine, plan your perfect adventure in Şanlıurfa with our expert tips and recommendations I’m a little obsessed with history
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 (Şanlıurfa): A Detailed Look at the City of Prophets 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 The most visited attraction in Urfa is Balıklıgöl, which literally translates to Fish Lake
Urfa - Wikiwand Urfa, officially called Şanlıurfa, is a city in southeastern Turkey and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province The city was known as Edessa from Hellenistic times a
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)
Şanlıurfa Province - Wikipedia Şanlıurfa Province (Turkish: Şanlıurfa ili; Kurdish: Parêzgeha Rihayê), [2] also known as Urfa Province, is a province and metropolitan municipality in southeastern Turkey
Urfa (Şanlıurfa) - Turkey Sanliurfa, the Turkish city of prophets, lies about 180 Km west of Kiziltepe, in the southern Anatolian region The city has a great religious importance According to both the Bible and the Quran, the city is the birthplace of Abraham, before he migrated to Canaan, erstwhile Palestine