Mardin

Mardin is an ancient Turkish city with a history as old as the great Flood. There have been numerous human settlements and each settlement has left an indelible impression of its unique aesthetic and cultural taste. The city is full of representations and symbols of distinguishing characteristics of specific eras. 
The charming city of Mardin is situated on a scenic hill slope overlooking the Mesopotamian plains. The city is close by and well connected to the neighboring countries of Syria and Iraq. 
Mardin is a wonderful mix of culture and history, it is a great destination for travelers wishing to experience some unique cultural and historical motives.



Mardin is teeming with historical wealth. A tourist can literally find numberless spots of interest. The fortress, Kasimiye Medresse, Zinciriye Medresse and  Grand Mosque are popular attractions. The several Medresses of Mardin are actually old traditional schools of Koran. 
The Sultan Isa Medresse is renowned for its intricately carved doorway. The Kasim Pasa Medresse pulls crowds with its prominent dome and exquisite stone work. The Ulu Mosque, on the other hand, stands out for its beautiful minaret. 
The attractive Artutid architectural style is a definite crowd puller. Samples of the Artutid architecture can be found 21 km southwards from Mardin, at a place called Kiziltepe. 
The Deyr`ul Zafaran Monastery is an orthodox Syrian monastery. You can enjoy long and illuminating discourses with the abbot to explore religious history. The place still holds services in the language spoken by Jesus, which is Aramaic. 
The Mar Yakup Monastery is also a sight worth visiting. The two monasteries are protectively fortified along with the Church of Virgin Mary. 
The museum of Mardin is a storehouse of ancient remnants from the historic past. Originally built way back in 1895, the museum houses historical representations from 4000 BC. You can find exciting peeks into a medley of cultures including the Assyrian, Urartian, Hellenistic, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Artuklu and Ottoman. 

Accommodation in Mardin is usually an elaborate one. One of Turkey`s most famous and great hotels is in Mardin, the Erdoba Evleri. The hotel is actually a manor built by two Jewish merchant princes. It has huge rooms, vaulted ceilings, and elaborately carved stone structures that make you feel like resident nobility. The final surprise lies in its price, which is almost unimaginable. 

Located in the center of the city is The Oztopraklar hotel, it is only three kms. from the Mardin Airport. The detailed stone carvings and ornamentation of the hotel showcases Turkish architectural wonders. All rooms have standard amenities and also come with a balcony. However if you opt for apartments you also get your own kitchen. 


The Grant hotel Mardin is a four star hotel and you can expect warm hospitality and good food at this place. Other places of lodging at Mardin are: 

• Azzye Hotel
• Aydilar Hotel
• Erdoba Konaklari
• Bile Hotel