Mardin Castle
Mardin Castle
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,006 contributions
Oct 2022
Mardin castle sits on top of a pretty high hill above Mardin town. It dates back even to Roman era, being enlarged over the centuries.
However, today it's only for military purposes, so you cannot access it, likewise another viewpoint which is towards the Saffron Monastery.
The castle looks amazing at night when it's all illuminated.
However, today it's only for military purposes, so you cannot access it, likewise another viewpoint which is towards the Saffron Monastery.
The castle looks amazing at night when it's all illuminated.
Written 26 October 2022
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Cocobar
Vienna, Austria150 contributions
July 2013 • Friends
Mardin is like a fairy tale, like a painting, so many details to see, lovely, helpful and friendly people everywhere. Walk through the lovely streets to Mor Behnam (Kirklar) church, stroll along the "main street", the jewel shops are incredible, so are the varieties of coffee brands, soaps and all kinds of local products (like sumac). Eat local specialities like "icli köfte" (wheatballs filled yith spicy minced beef) or filled ribs. Mayhurma is a unique desert you can get only in Mardin, made of dates and grape syrup. The archeological museum is small, but even worthwile to visit because of it's beautiful building. Beautiful artifacts!
Written 13 July 2013
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Rod F
Royal Wootton Bassett, UK2,051 contributions
June 2016 • Couples
As others have said, the castle is presently closed to the public. The walk up to it is heavy going, but it is worth it for the view towards Syria, and of the beautiful city of Mardin itself. The creamy limestone is such a sharp contrast to the black basalt of Diyarbakır!. Visited in May.
Written 24 May 2017
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Kalamiti
Dublin, Ireland26 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
Although this place is one of the best spots for a vista of Syrian valley, it is a military base for decades and you cannot visit the castle itself. Depending on the security situation in the region you can climb up close to the doors. But why the trouble, esp when tou have lots to see and have a good view of the calley from almost any rooftop!
Written 6 October 2015
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Billy W
Falkirk159 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
Closed due to being used by military. Seems to have been closed for renovations and then due to problems in Syria taken over by Turkish army.
Written 14 October 2013
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jayhelston1234
Mardin, Türkiye17 contributions
Oct 2013 • Business
Unfortunately at this time, access by the general public and tourists is not permitted.
The total area is used by the military forces.
However, it has recently been announced that the castle area will be vacated by the military, and access will be possible.
This will not be immediate however, and will take some time.
The castle is only one of the major cultural attractions in Mardin, and there is such a lot to see!
The total area is used by the military forces.
However, it has recently been announced that the castle area will be vacated by the military, and access will be possible.
This will not be immediate however, and will take some time.
The castle is only one of the major cultural attractions in Mardin, and there is such a lot to see!
Written 1 July 2014
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MR88Aus
Brisbane, Australia41 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Its a bit of a walk up the hill to the fence, but worth it for the views and for the photos. As far as i know no one is allowed into the castle area. but you can go to the fence. Its a nice walk.
Written 2 January 2017
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Richard K
Memphis, TN1,455 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
We hiked up the hill only to find that tourists do not have access to the Kale. If you want pictures of the Kale, find a good viewing place along the road and take them. If you want views of the city, go to the top of the stairs off the Main Street. The view is breathtaking, literally.
Written 30 April 2016
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Jessica K
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
I traveled to Mardin with my sister in 2009. What a truly wonderful place it was. I only hope that it will survive the unrest in the region.
Such a fabulous place. Steeped in history and definitely somewhere I would love to return to.
Such a fabulous place. Steeped in history and definitely somewhere I would love to return to.
Written 25 April 2016
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surprise s
Chicago, IL83 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
great to be at top and feel like a bird to explore Mardin from the top view different angle interesting to visit if you have time visit here also.
Written 2 September 2015
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