Panic in the streets of Mardin

So there I was, enjoying the sights (and sounds) of the old city of Mardin all day until late afternoon, almost nightfall. I felt ex...

Zinciriye Medresesi - Mardin, Turkey

It is getting late and I have yet to see the Zinciriye Medresesi before I travel back to Midyat where I was staying, and anyone familia...

Mardin Castle

The golden rock walls surrounding the summit of the hill that crowns the whole old city of Mardin is a 10 th century castle built by t...

Mosques and Churches of Mardin - Mardin, Turkey

With so many interesting sights around the old city of Mardin, perhaps more than a dozen of mosques and churches, madrasas, etc, but I ...

Ulu Camii (Grand Mosque) - Mardin, Turkey

Most cities in Turkey especially the big ones has its grand mosque (Ulu Camii) and Mardin is no exception.  The grand mosque of Mar...

Strolling the streets of the old city of Mardin - Turkey

Mardin is famous for its old town on top of the mountain lined with its historic golden honey coloured houses made of limestones which ...

Mardin Museum - Old City of Mardin, Turkey

This is the first order of the day, after all this is the first sight I saw upon jumping off the bus.  The Mardin Museum is not-to-be m...

Southeastern Anatolia: The historical city of Mardin

I initially planned of starting my Southeastern Anatolia travel in Mardin, flying from Istanbul to here but the airfare was expensive s...