Diyarbakır,Turkey

• Diyarbakır City Walls (including the towers and gates)
• Hevsel Gardens and the Dicle (Tigris) riverfront
• Ulu Cami (Great Mosque) of Diyarbakır
• Surp Giragos Armenian Church and other historic churches/medreses
• Diyarbakır Archaeological and Mosaic Museums
• Hasan Paşa Han (historic caravanserai) & local bazaars
• Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum and other literary sites
• Black basalt architecture and residential streets of Sur

• One of the longest and best-preserved city walls in the world built from black basalt (many gates and ~82 towers).
• Hevsel Gardens: historic irrigated gardens between the walls and the Dicle river — rich biodiversity and cultural landscape.
• A living multilingual culture (Kurdish, Turkish, Armenian, Syriac influences) with distinctive music (dengbêj), poetry and cuisine.
• Rich street life and markets offering traditional crafts, copperware and regional specialties.

• Walk or cycle along the city walls and climb several towers/gates for panoramic views.
• Stroll the Hevsel Gardens and riverside paths along the Dicle.
• Visit the Great Mosque and historic churches; explore archaeological displays and mosaics.
• Wander the bazaars, try local street foods and visit artisan workshops (coppersmiths, kilims).
• Attend live music in teahouses or small venues to hear traditional Kurdish/Turkish songs.
• Day trips to nearby sites (ancient Hasankeyf region—note recent changes—, local villages and scenic valleys).

• Diyarbakır Culture and Arts Festival (annual events showcasing music, dance and theater).
• Newroz (Nowruz) spring celebrations — culturally significant and widely observed in the region.
• Local commemorations, small music/poetry gatherings and seasonal market events.

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) when temperatures are pleasant and dust/summer heat are lower. Early spring and late autumn suit sightseeing comfortably.

Continental/Mediterranean-influenced: hot, dry summers (July–August can be very hot) and cold winters with occasional snow. Large day–night temperature swings in shoulder seasons.

Nearest airport: Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) — regular domestic flights from Istanbul/Ankara and some regional connections. Long-distance buses connect Diyarbakır to other Turkish cities; the train network is limited but present. Urban transport includes buses, minibuses (dolmuş), taxis and walking in the historic center. Note: some historic streets and sections of the walls are uneven or steep — allow mobility time for cobbles and steps.

2–4 days to see main highlights (walls, Hevsel Gardens, Great Mosque, museums and markets). Extend to 5–7 days for relaxed exploration and day trips to surrounding historic/natural sites.

Comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets and uneven steps, sun protection (hat, sunscreen) for summer, and a warm layer for cool evenings. Modest clothing is advisable when visiting religious sites: cover shoulders and knees; women may be asked to cover hair in certain places—carry a scarf.

Try local specialties such as çiğ köfte (in local style), liver kebab (ciğer kebabı), stuffed ribs (kaburga dolması), rich mezes and regional desserts. Sample local breads and baklava variants. Souvenirs: handwoven kilims and rugs, copperware, spices (isot pepper), traditional jewelry and local handicrafts.