Midyat Guide

We invite you to Midyat, one of the top tourist destinations in Mardin, located in the southeastern part of our country. How about embarking on a journey through rich culture and stunning nature, towards the fertile lands of the Northern Mesopotamian plains?

In recent years, Midyat has become a popular filming location for numerous high-rating TV series and films. Made famous by Asmalı Konak, it has since hosted productions such as Aşka Sürgün, Firar, and Kadim Dostum, as well as movies like Aylavyu, Büyü, Deli Yürek, and Salkım Hanımın Taneleri. But don’t just settle for what you see on screen—come and experience the real thing for yourself.

Located within the borders of Mardin, Midyat boasts a history of thousands of years. It is especially known for its narrow streets, golden-hued sunsets, and distinctive limestone architecture. It is one of the most important stops for cultural tourism in Southeastern Anatolia. As Midyat is also home to Syriac (Assyrian) communities, it offers a rich and diverse cultural heritage. The stone mansions featured in many films and TV shows are all unique and truly worth seeing. If you’re a TV fan, many of these places will feel very familiar to you. 

Along with mosques, Assyrian monasteries and churches teach respect to all humanity in harmony.
The Virgin Mary Monastery, Savur Castle, Beşkavak Bridge, Anıtlı Village, Romaniye Church, Hacı Şehmuz Mete Mansion, Estel Han Public House are some of the places you can see. When you come to Midyat, you can make your tour more meaningful by touring the narrow stone streets with carriages, staying at least one night and watching the sunset while sipping local coffee, taking panoramic photos of the Mesopotamian Plain, observing the finest details of filigree art and getting to know the figures of Assyrian culture closely. In addition, you can find everything you are looking for in the name of spices in Midyat.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Midyat Hotels page.When you come to Midyat, the first thing you will buy first of all is souvenirs and jewelry that exhibit the most original examples of silver embroidery. You can buy original and handmade filigree samples for yourself and your loved ones.

You can buy the most original examples and figures of stone embroidery. You can buy grapes grown in the region and known as the best grapes of our country. You can find pistachios, acur, oak and melon specific to the region.
You can buy molasses made from local grapes, you can buy sumac. You can buy rusks and chickpeas. You can buy clogs made from special trees in the region. Products such as Bıttım soap and walnut sausage are among the other products you can buy.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Midyat Hotels page.Asude, famous for its appetizers and seafood, makes a difference especially with its grilled sea bass and Aegean-style olive oil dishes.
Midyat Sofrası, which offers the warmth of an artisan restaurant, is a place that offers Mardin cuisine in traditional ways. Stuffed ribs, lamb shank and pilaf with firikli are among the most preferred dishes here.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Midyat Hotels page.