Urfa, officially called Şanlıurfa (Turkish pronunciation: [ʃanˈɫɯuɾfa] lit. 'Urfa the Glorious'), is a city in southeastern Turkey and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. The city was known as Edessa from …

Sep 14, 2022 · Situated in south-eastern Turkey, Urfa, also known as Edessa in antiquity, has been part of the Hellenistic, Persian and Roman civilizations by turns. The city was a seat of Syrian culture – …

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Jan 27, 2025 · Discover the hidden gems of Şanlıurfa, Turkey, with our comprehensive guide to the top things to do in this ancient city. From exploring the world’s oldest ruins and vibrant bazaars to …

Şanlıurfa, city, southeastern Turkey. It lies in a fertile plain and is ringed by limestone hills on three sides. The city, of great age, controls a strategic pass to the south through which runs a road used …

Şanlıurfa (glorious Urfa), or just Urfa, with a population of more than 2 million residents, is a city of pilgrimage, sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews and is considered by many as the birthplace of …

May 3, 2025 · Urfa (also Şanlıurfa, formerly Edessa) is a city in Southeastern Anatolia, and the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa Province. The modern city of Urfa is situated about eighty kilometers …

Feb 5, 2021 · In this Urfa guide, we’ll be covering it all. The city was only named Şanlıurfa (‘Glorious Urfa’) in the 20th century, but most people still call it by its former and simpler name, Urfa. It was also …

Mar 17, 2023 · Turks know Urfa (as it's commonly called) as the Prophets' City because of legends telling that the Patriarch Abraham was born in a cave here. (The Bible does say he stayed at Harran, …

Urfa is a city in Southeastern Anatolia, and the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa Province. The modern city of Urfa is situated about 80 km east of the Euphrates River.