Places to See & Things to Do in Mardin

Visiting Mardin is as much about admiring the incredible rock architecture as it is about slowing down, ordering another glass of çay and pondering just how far away the Syrian border is or how old these buildings really are while peering over the plains below.

Another highlight of visiting Mardin is experiencing the city’s mix of cultures. This part of Turkey is incredibly diverse in language, culture and religion. Between exploring Mardin’s attractions, you’ll, no doubt, get to meet the friendly Arabs, Kurds, Assyrians, Turks, Chechens and Mhallamis that call Mardin home.
Plan to spend at least 3 days in Mardin to see the city at a comfortable pace. We spent 4 nights in Mardin, which was perfect for our style of travel – we don’t run from one sight to the next and value the occasional mid-day nap.

This blogpost covers everything you need to know when planning your Mardin trip: The best things to do in Mardin, where to stay and what to eat. So let’s get going!