Places to visit
Things to do in Adıyaman merkez
22 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 22 described destinations within Adıyaman merkez, Adıyaman. The themes that come up most: Faith heritage, Local culture, Nature, Faith, History, Culture.
Yenipinar Camisi
Yenipınar Mosque is located in Yenipınar Neighborhood in Adıyaman city center. It was built on a flat area. According to the inscription on the minaret base, it was commissioned by Hacı Mahmut in the Hijri year 1133 (Gregorian 1720).
45 minutes
Musalla Cami
The exact construction date of the mosque located in the center of Adıyaman is not known. It is rumored that its minaret collapsed as a result of an earthquake in the year 1308 Hijri, 1890 Gregorian. Therefore, it must have been built earlier. As the only data making it possible to date the structure, based on its architectural and plan arrangement, it can be said that the mosque was built in the 17th or 18th century. The mosque, which has a courtyard, was built of neatly cut stone.
45 minutes
Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi
Who is Abuzer Gaffari? He is said to have been one of the Companions. It is narrated that he was martyred by enemies while fighting in Adıyaman and was buried here. Where is Abuzer Gaffari Tomb? Abuzer Gaffari Tomb is in Ziyaret Village, approximately 5 kilometers from the center of Adıyaman. It is one of Adıyaman’s best-known pilgrimage sites. It is narrated that the tomb was commissioned by IV. Murat on his return from the Baghdad campaign.
45 minutes
Kab Cami
It is understood from the inscription above the entrance door of the mosque, which was commissioned by Hoca Ali in Hijri 1182 Gregorian 1768, that it was renovated by Hacı Mehmet Ali in Hijri 1342 Gregorian 1923. There is also a summer mosque next to the mosque, which was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 2008. The mosque was built of smoothly cut stone and, as the only example in the region, is covered with a wooden dome plastered in bağdadi style.
45 minutes
Mor Petrus Ve Mor Paulus Kilisesi
Mor Petrus and Mor Paulus Church is located in Mara Neighborhood of Adıyaman Center. The church, which is estimated to have been built in the 4th or 5th century, was repaired in 1888 and 1905 according to the Syriac inscriptions above the entrance door and inside. The church, extending in the east-west direction, has a three-aisled basilical plan. The wooden altar in the apse was made in 1890 by Syriac masters from Urfa and was repaired recently.
45 minutes
Turuş Kaya Mezarları
It is located 40 kilometers from Adıyaman and 1 kilometer west of the Adıyaman-Şanlıurfa highway. Turuş Rock Tombs belong to the Roman Period. The tombs were made by carving the bedrock downward from the ground level. The inside of the tombs is reached after descending 10-13 steps. On the walls and door entrances of some rock tombs, there are various figures and reliefs.
45 minutes
Adiyaman Ulu Cami
Adıyaman Ulu Cami is located in the city center. The mosque, built during the time of the Dulkadiroğulları Beyliği, was later repaired many times. The inscription showing that the mosque was commissioned in 1863 is located on the upper east-facing surface of the minaret base. Another inscription in the same place, below within an arch, indicates that the mosque was restored in 1902.
45 minutes
Palanli Mağarası
Palanlı Cave is located 10 kilometers north of Adıyaman, on the Adıyaman–Çelikhan–Malatya highway route, within the boundaries of Palanlı Village. It is a natural cave thought to have been used around 40 thousand BC. The mountain goat figure on its wall, which can still be discerned, was created with simple contour lines. The cave is registered as an archaeological site.
45 minutes
Şeyh Abdurrahman-ı Erzincanı Türbesi
The Tomb of Sheikh Abdurrahman of Erzincan was built in memory of the Sheikh who hosted Sultan IV. Murad's army.
20 minutes
Kızılin Köprüsü
The Kızılin Bridge was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD and holds significant historical heritage as an ancient bridge.
20 minutes
Eskisaray Cami
It is in Eskisaray Neighborhood in Adıyaman city center. Eskisaray Camii was commissioned by İbrahim Paşa in Hijri 1148. The mosque has undergone repairs many times, and in the last repair it was expanded towards the north.
45 minutes
İndere (Zey) Camii
The İndere (Zey) Mosque, built in honor of Sheikh Abdurrahman Erzincani, features a water source beneath its southern facade.
20 minutes
Tuz Han
Tuz Han is a historical structure that was used as an animal market for a long time and has been restored for visitors.
30 minutes
İzollu Baba Türbesi
The Izollu Baba Tomb is an important religious site related to the life of Hacı Mehmet Adıyaman.
20 minutes
Hacı Abuzer Baba Türbesi
Hacı Abuzer Baba Tomb is dedicated to a Kadiri sheikh who passed away in 1936. Its closed tomb, lacking architectural style, offers a serene atmosphere for visitors.
20 minutes
Çarşı Camii
Çarşı Mosque, built in 1550 by Hacı Abdulgani, is located in the city center.
20 minutes
Rufaat Baba Türbesi
The Rufaat Baba Tomb is a simple tomb located next to the Sheikh Muhyiddin-i Arabi Mosque.
20 minutes
Abdul Musa (Geyik Baba) Türbesi
The Abdul Musa (Geyik Baba) Tomb is the burial site of Abdul Musa, a companion of Prophet Muhammad.
20 minutes
Öksüz İbrahim Baba Türbesi
The Öksüz İbrahim Baba Tomb houses the grave of Öksüz İbrahim, who lived approximately 500 years ago.
20 minutes
Perre Antik Kenti
Perre Ancient City is a historical site located 5 km away from Adıyaman. It is one of the significant cities of the Kingdom of Commagene, featuring city walls and rock tombs.
45 minutes
Adıyaman Müzesi
Adıyaman Museum is an important museum showcasing historical artifacts from various periods.
45 minutes
Süryani Kadim Kilisesi
The Syriac Ancient Church was established in 1701 on the foundations of the Virgin Mary Church and serves the Syriacs in Adıyaman.
30 minutes