Destination
Saint George Kilisesi
The church is located at the northeastern corner of the inner castle. Due to its architectural style and the materials used in the structure, the church is thought to belong to the Roman Period, and during the Artuqid period it was converted into a bath with the domed section added to its western side.
Saint George Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
The church is located in the northeastern corner of the inner castle. Due to its architectural style and the materials used in the structure, the church is thought to belong to the Roman Period, and it was converted into a bath during the Artuqid period with the domed section added to its western side. According to sources, it is claimed that the original structure was a Roman building and was later converted into a church.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Saint George Kilisesi sits within Sur, Diyarbakır. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Diyarbakır, 20 of them in Sur.
The nearest stop is Atatürk Müzesi, 130 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Diyarbakir – Mardin route passes 2.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Saint George Kilisesi?
- The church is located at the northeastern corner of the inner castle. Due to its architectural style and the materials used in the structure, the church is thought to belong to the Roman Period, and during the Artuqid period it was converted into a bath with the domed section added to its western side.
- Where is Saint George Kilisesi?
- Saint George Kilisesi is in Sur, Diyarbakır.
- How long does it take to visit Saint George Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Saint George Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Saint George Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Saint George Kilisesi; the closest are Atatürk Müzesi, Hazreti Süleyman Cami, Hazreti Süleyman Türbesi.
- Is Saint George Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Saint George Kilisesi lies 2.1 km from the Diyarbakir – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.