Things to Do in Kayapınar: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Kayapınar

• 1 Religious
• 1 Nature
• 1 Attraction
• 1 Other

While you are in Kayapınar, you can also see the highlights of Diyarbakır province. These places are in other districts.

• Diyarbakır City Walls — Black basalt walls made up of the Inner Castle and the Outer Castle; the Dağ Kapı (Harput Gate), Urfa Kapı, Mardin Kapı and Yeni Kapı are the main entrances.
• Hevsel Gardens — About 700 hectares of farmland between the walls and the Tigris; with more than 180 bird species, it is the largest bird paradise in Southeastern Anatolia.
• Diyarbakır Grand Mosque — A mosque formed in 639 when the city's largest church was converted into a mosque and repaired in 1091 under Malik-Shah; it is considered the Anatolian counterpart of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and is known in the Islamic world as the 'fifth sacred sanctuary' (beşinci harem-i şerif).
• Ten-Eyed Bridge (Tigris Bridge) — A ten-arched basalt bridge over the Tigris, 3 km south of Mardin Kapı, built in 1065 in the Marwanid period according to its inscription; it links the city with Bağıvar.
• Hasan Paşa Caravanserai — Opposite the Grand Mosque, a caravanserai with black-and-white stone banding, built in 1572–1575 by Governor Hasan Paşa, son of Sokullu Mehmet Paşa; today its courtyard breakfast rooms make it the city's meeting place.
• Four-Legged Minaret (Şeyh Mutahhar Mosque) — The minaret of the mosque built in 1500 by the Aq Qoyunlu ruler Kasım Bey, rising on four monolithic stone columns; it is the only example in Anatolia.

Practical Information for Visiting Kayapınar

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

4 places

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  Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab)

  Prepared by threading lamb liver onto skewers and grilling it over charcoal. It is also served in Kayapınar's modern restaurants.

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  İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls)

  Prepared by boiling bulgur dough with a filling of minced meat, onion and walnuts. It is one of the best-known dishes of Diyarbakır cuisine. Prepared by local people on special occasions, it is a symbol of hospitality.

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  Kadayıf Dolması (walnut-filled kadayıf)

  Thin kadayıf wrapped around walnuts into rolls, fried and soaked in syrup. It is one of Diyarbakır's most famous desserts.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Kayapınar

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  Modern Kent Kültürü (Modern Urban Culture)

  Kayapınar is the most modern and fastest-growing district of Diyarbakır. With new residential areas, shopping centres and social facilities, it offers a modern city life.

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  Göç Kültürü (Migration Culture)

  Kayapınar grew rapidly through rural migration. People from different regions living together have created a rich cultural diversity.

Local Products

• İsot (Isot chilli flakes) — Isot, the symbol of Diyarbakır, is made by drying red peppers in the sun and crushing them.
• Örgü Peyniri (braided cheese) — Braided cheese, produced using traditional methods, is one of Diyarbakır's best-known dairy products.

Economy

Kayapınar is the fastest-growing district of Diyarbakır, and its economy is based on trade, construction and services. Modern shopping centres and commercial areas form the basis of the district's economy.

How to Get to Kayapınar

Kayapınar is located in the western part of Diyarbakır city centre. It is close to Diyarbakır Airport. Transport within the city is provided by public transport.

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