Mardin
Mardin is a city where
different religions harmonized . There are regular flights to Mardin
twice in a week from Istanbul and Ankara. Another option to reach the mardin is
the autoway from Diyarbakir to Mardin. When you get closer to Mardin you will
see the stone houses built on a hill. This spectacular view is really
effective , impressive and gripping. When you go into this gripping view
you will be aware of how a different world you are in. Walk up and
down in the narrow streets of Mardin.
Mardin has developed a peculiar architectural style
with the carved stones from the Mardin district. The name of Mardin in
history was called by Persians as Marde , by Arabians as Merde ,
Merde meaning is castle and castles in syrrian language.
Old houses of mardin protected by the government
that`s why a new houses built under the hill so city was separated to
part as old and new mardin.
It`s recommended to travel mardin and around with its
monastery of Deyrulzafaran ,churches, old houses, Hasankeyf,
Midyat. You can start your journey by visiting two museums in the city center.
Recommended restoran in Mardin is the Restaurant of
rido. Restaurant is located in the main street of mardin next to the Yapi kredi
Bank. Kebaps made in this restaurant unforgettable.