Tripomatic

Sanliurfa

City · 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Population 1,985,753
Area 132 km²
Time zone Europe/Istanbul
Official website www.sanliurfa.bel.tr
Sanliurfa

Sanliurfa – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Featured Lists

Cobija / CC BY-SA 4.0

Şanlıurfa Essentials

Şanlıurfa is a spiritual and historical center defined by its connection to biblical prophets and ancient civilizations. This selection features the Balıklıgöl complex, where legend says Nimrod cast Abraham into the fire, and the cave believed to be his birthplace. The city’s archaeological significance is showcased at the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, housing Neolithic finds from Göbeklitepe, and the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum. Other highlights include the hilltop citadel with its Roman-era columns and the 16th-century Gümrük Han caravanserai.

10 places

Archaeological Sites & Castles

Şanlıurfa’s archaeological landscape spans from the Bronze Age to the Roman and Byzantine eras. This collection features the city’s prominent citadel, known for its massive Corinthian columns, alongside the remains of ancient Edessa’s urban infrastructure and Roman baths. The list also includes Kazane Höyük, a significant settlement mound that offers insight into early Mesopotamian urbanism and the region's long-standing strategic importance as a cultural crossroads.

5 places

History & Archaeology

This collection explores the deep historical layers of Şanlıurfa, from sacred religious sites to world-class archaeological collections. It includes the cave revered as the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham and the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, which houses the world's oldest life-sized human statue and artifacts from Göbeklitepe. The Halepli Bahçe Mosaic Museum displays intricate floor mosaics found on-site, depicting scenes from Greek mythology, while the Reji Kilisesi and Kurtuluş Müzesi offer insights into the city’s 19th-century architecture and wartime history.

5 places

Historic Mosques of Şanlıurfa

Şanlıurfa, often called the City of Prophets, preserves a deep spiritual heritage through its diverse religious architecture. This collection highlights the city's most significant mosques, from 12th-century Seljuk structures built on ancient church sites to Ottoman-era complexes. Many of these sites are tied to biblical traditions, including the birthplace of Abraham and the cave of Job, showcasing the unique blend of local stone masonry and centuries of interfaith history.

10 places

Sanliurfa — Map

Sanliurfa — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October, November

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -5°–15°
  • 0° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes -2°–23°
  • 4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 4°–30°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 29° (feels like 26°) · extremes 9°–35°
  • 14° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–41°
  • 19° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–44°
  • 24° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–43°
  • 24° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 35° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–40°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 9°–34°
  • 14° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–25°
  • 7° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–17°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Turkish Lira TRY ₺ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Turkish
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+90
Learn more

Tours & Activities

Balıklıgöl
Walk
Abraham's Birth Cave
Walk
Şanlıurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi

Sanliurfa – Plan Your Days

Turn the places from this guide into a real itinerary, with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
QR code
Scan to download the app

Related destinations

Turkey

Other Destinations

Istanbul Province Istanbul Ankara Ankara Province Izmir Province Bursa Province Bursa Antalya Konya Province Konya Gaziantep Province Adana Province Şanlıurfa Province Kocaeli Province Mersin Province Diyarbakır Province Gaziantep Hatay Province Samsun Province Kayseri Province Balıkesir Province Van Aydın Province Muğla Province Van Province Denizli Province Sakarya Province Eskişehir Province Mardin Province Trabzon Trabzon Province Afyonkarahisar Province Erzurum Province Adıyaman Province Çanakkale Province Isparta Province Edirne Province Sivas Alanya Amasya Province Rize Province Bolu Province Nevşehir Province Burdur Province Çorum Aydın Kars Province Karabük Province Isparta Kırıkkale Artvin Province Kastamonu Ağrı Rize Canakkale Yalova Kırklareli Sinop Kaçkar Mountains Geyik Mountains