Batman, this settlement called Ilikhan, meaning inn, was founded in 546 BC, and enjoyed an independent period until it was conquered by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Batman, which is mountainous in the north and south, and especially in the northeast, has a wonderful nature with more than 4 thousand caves, in the area where features of a continental climate...
Malabadi Bridge, which is known to have been built in 1147 by the Artuqids, the beginning of its construction phase dates back to the year 883 by Mulani, it is 7 meters wide and 150 meters long, has an arched and curved structure, which attracts attention, as it draws attention with the shape of the hand cut in the middle .
Kerkat Leisure Pond, built by the municipality for citizens, turned into a very productive picnic area of 13 acres, providing opportunity for what you might need for a picnic, from picnic arbours to barbecues, perfect for you to have a fun day out, with walking paths and playground.
Zenil Bey Dome, very important in terms of architecture and history, it is not known exactly when the dome was built, but it was built between 1460-1486, Architecturally, the dome, which catches the eye with its tiled stonework, is one of the structures you must see During your Batman journey, such as the work of Pir Hassan, son of Abd al-Rahman, one of the ...
The cultural center is one of the important points where you can attend cultural events when you come to Batman, there are also free events organized by the municipality of Batman in the cultural center where many activities are held.
Yasar Kemal Forest, whose project was started by the municipality of Batman in 2019, aims to contribute to the tourism potential of the city. The urban jungle, which is used as a recreational area for the people of Batman, is the most beautiful project developed to address the insufficient green space found in Batman. There are special activity areas such as...
Hasuni Caves, which were used as a settlement in the Mesolithic era and are known to be the oldest settlement caves in Anatolia, one of the settlements in ancient and medieval times, in the early times in which Christianity spread, in addition to the structures that will meet the social and cultural needs of the settlement such as roads, stairs, water arches...
Hasankeyf Castle, built by the Byzantines on the banks of the Tigris River in 363 AD, was used as the center of the Syriac Archdiocese. It is known as the most powerful castle built by the Byzantines in the East. It stands out where it is difficult to capture and is very protected. The building served as an important religious center during this period, for ...
Ingebir picnic area, lush nature where the sounds of birds mix with the sounds of water, a great place where locals come and spend some time on weekends in the summer months, walking and picnicking. The recreation area is located between pine forests and poplar trees. On the platforms built on the stream it is possible to sit and stroll, you can also use the...
The tomb of Imam Abdullah, the most important historical point in the city, Imam Abdullah, who is a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and was martyred in Hassan Kaif during the Islamic wars in 638 AD, is known as one of the first shrines visited by those who came to the region for its architecture rectangular. Imam Abdullah, who, as the ...
The Batman Museum, whose construction began in 2010, opened to visitors in 2015. It has a very deep history from the Paleolithic age to the present. There are 3 exhibition halls in the museum, namely, the Paleolithic and Neolithic, Elisi and Hasankeyf. In total, about 500 artworks meet visitors at the museum. Designed specifically for young people with prima...
Kurtik Tepe, one of the most important ancient sites, more than 30 thousand artifacts were excavated from the excavations carried out after the discovery of the area that was previously considered an agricultural area, excavations have been going on in the area since 2000. It shows us finding the needle used for weaving since 12500 General and arriving at im...
Kozluk Castle, one of the oldest buildings in Batman, is a very important castle built by the Persians in 416 AD, who once controlled the area. The historic castle also known as Hizu Castle, is located on a steep hill. It remained the fortress that was ruled by the Persian Empire for many years, to this day through its transfer to the hands of Islamic countr...
The Rizk Mosque is located between the Citadel of the Tigris River and the Hassan Kaif Bridge, and it was built in 1409 by Abu Al-Mafaher Suleiman. The Arabic inscriptions and ornamentation on the minaret, which has survived from the mosque, are impressively beautiful. The mosque was moved to its new location in 2019.
Luna Park Batman Theme Parks One of the attractions you can go to, it has the distinction of being the only amusement park created in the city. It is a very interesting alternative for those who want to have a good time.
Batman Fish Lake, a natural spring pond in the area with its water said to be beneficial to many diseases, the lake covers a medium sized area, surrounded by lush vegetation, the settlement that takes on a great natural appearance with soil rejuvenated in the spring provides great places for hiking groups And camping in tents.
The ancient city of Chayono is one of the places where the first settled life was founded, bearing traces of the Neolithic period (about 9000 years ago today), you can see tools made of flint, grinding stones, copper and bone discovered in the ancient city, 65 km north Diyarbakir, in the Diyarbakir Archaeological Museum. Important remains such as a type of c...
Sanlıurfa Castle, one of the citys landmarks and its beautiful view of Şanlıurfa. One of the most important historical landmarks of the cities, it undoubtedly witnessed many wars and deaths for thousands of years, although the exact date of construction of the castle, which was also used by the Romans, is unknown, it is believed that it may have been built s...
Hammam Hassan Pasha was built in 1653 by Merleva the Egyptian (Brigadier General) Hassan Pasha, and it is a building almost four centuries old. The income generated by the hammam at the time of its construction was donated to the Hassan Pasha Mosque and other institutions located near it, which were also built by Hasan Pasha. The tomb of Hassan Pasha is also...
Chakra Beach, the beach manages to impress visitors with its deep blue sea. You can fish on the rocks, watch the sunset, take a nice walk and join the organized boat tours.
Beylerbeyi Palace, which contains 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a Turkish bath, was designed by architects Hagop and Sarkis Balian and was completed in 1865. It was built in the neo-baroque style and was used as a summer palace for the Ottoman sultans. The lower hall of the palace with a large swimming pool was used for cooling off. There are sea-style decorations ...
Zurkon Plateau, which is the largest plateau in Cukurova region and Osmaniye, is one of the most famous Ottoman plateaus. It is considered a wonderful natural place among pine, cedar and fir trees. It has a population of 80,000 in summer, is 1,650 meters in elevation, is located in a wooded area, and has camping areas, social facilities and accommodation. Yo...
Kafron plateau is located at an altitude of 2,240 meters at the foot of the Kachkar Mountains, and it consists of two separate areas, the Ashagi Kafron plateau and the Yukari-Kafron plateau. Kafron, one of the plateaus where plateau tourism is most intense, hosts 240 families. According to geologists, the Kafron Plateau, which was a valley covered with glaci...
Bikebi Palace, one of the buildings that best reflects the historical fabric of the city and is one of the historical palaces. The palace built in the 17th century, according to its inscription, is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman civil architecture, the oldest accessible record of the building dates back to 1830 and is located in Ras...
It is located on a land of 55 acres, where 60 tons of salt is produced daily, has the ability to meet Turkeys need for salt for 100 years, it is said to have been used by many empires or kingdoms since the earliest periods of history, according to estimates it is believed that the empire The Mediterranean, the Persian Empire, Urartu and the Armenian kingdoms...
