Things to Do in Kulp: 9 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Kulp

• 1 Historic
• 2 Ancient City
• 2 Religious
• 4 Nature

While you are in Kulp, you can also see the highlights of Diyarbakır province. These places are in other districts; Kulp is about 110 km from the provincial centre.

• 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 Kulp

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring and summer

Places to visit

9 places

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  Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab)

  Prepared by threading lamb liver onto skewers and grilling it over charcoal. This dish has an important place at local tables and is prepared using traditional recipes. Prepared by local people on special occasions, it is a symbol of hospitality.

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  İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls)

  Prepared by boiling bulgur dough with a filling of minced meat, onion and walnuts. Made from recipes passed down through generations, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Made with fresh, natural ingredients, it is a healthy option.

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  Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)

  Prepared by boiling crushed wheat and meat for a long time, then pounding them. Made with local ingredients, this dish reflects the region's gastronomic richness. Serving it drizzled with melted butter is part of the tradition.

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  Kulp balığı (Kulp fish)

  In a district where people make their living from fishing in the Kulp River, Kulp fish stands out among the freshwater fish.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Kulp

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  Dağ Kültürü (Mountain Culture)

  Kulp's mountainous geography has shaped the lifestyle of local people. Herding and the tradition of summer pasture farming (yaylacılık) are maintained.

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  Geleneksel Yaşam (Traditional Way of Life)

  Traditional farming and livestock culture is maintained in Kulp. This cultural element, which strengthens social bonds, remains an important part of the region's social life.

Local Products

• Bal (Honey) — Beekeeping takes place in Kulp's mountainous areas. Local flower honey is known for its natural aroma.
• Hayvancılık Ürünleri (Livestock Products) — Small livestock farming takes place in the district. Milk and dairy production is an important source of income.

Economy

Kulp's economy is based on livestock and agriculture. Small livestock farming is the district's most important source of livelihood. Wheat, barley and lentils are also grown. Beekeeping is an important source of income.

How to Get to Kulp

Kulp is 110 km from Diyarbakır city centre. Minibus services run from Diyarbakır.

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Other Districts of Diyarbakır

• Bağlar 3 places Bağlar Parkları ve Yeşil Alanları, Bağlar Bazaar and Bağlar Camileri
• Bismil 5 places Dicle Nehri Kıyıları, Bismil Ovası and Bismil Grand Mosque
• Çermik 5 places Çermik Hot Springs, Çeteci Abdullah Paşa Madrasa and Çermik Hammam
• Çınar 9 places Zerzevan Castle, Şikeftan Mağaraları and Çınar Ovası
• Çüngüş 5 places Fırat Nehri Valley, Karakaya Dam and Çüngüş Bridge
• Dicle 5 places Dicle Valley, Dicle Castle and Dicle Grand Mosque
• Eğil 6 places Dicle Dam Lake, Eğil Castle and Eğil Rock Reliefs
• Ergani 6 places Çayönü Mound, Ergani Bakır Madeni and Ergani Castle
• Hani 6 places Şeyh Ahmed Efendi Tomb, Hani Castle and Hani Grand Mosque
• Hazro 4 places Hazro Castle, Hazro Mountains and Hazro Grand Mosque
• Kayapınar 4 places Kayapınar Parkları, Kayapınar Alışveriş Merkezleri and Kayapınar Camileri
• Kocaköy 4 places Kocaköy Castle, Kocaköy Doğal Alanları and Kocaköy Grand Mosque
• Lice 3 places Lice Castle, Lice Yaylaları (Lice Plateaus) and Lice Ulu Camii (Lice Grand Mosque)
• Silvan 6 places Silvan Castle, Malabadi Bridge and Hasuni Caves
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• Yenişehir 4 places Diyarbakır Havalimanı Çevresi (Around Diyarbakır Airport), Yenişehir Parkları (Yenişehir Parks) and Yenişehir Camileri (Yenişehir Mosques)