Destination

Mardin Müzesi

According to the inscription, it was built in 1895 by the Patriarch of Antioch Ignatios Behnam Banni as the Syriac Catholic Patriarchate. The building, which served religious purposes for a long time, was later used as a military garrison, the headquarters of various political parties, a cooperative building, a health center, and a police station.

Artuklu, Mardin

Mardin Müzesi and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture
  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:45 minutes

The Ministry of Culture, which purchased the building from the Syriac Catholic Foundation, carried out restoration work and in 2000 moved Mardin Museum from Zinciriye Medresesi to this building.

At a glance

Type
museum
Built / founded
1895
Opened
2000
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Mardin Müzesi sits within Artuklu, Mardin. The toroti catalogue holds 40 described stops across Mardin, 24 of them in Artuklu.

The nearest stop is Meryem Ana Kilisesi Ve Patrikhanesi, 10 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Diyarbakir – Mardin route passes 1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Meryem Ana Kilisesi Ve Patrikhanesi10 m to the eastAbdüllatif Camii / Latifiye Camii100 m to the southGeleneksel Mardin Evleri250 m to the southeastKayseriyye Bedesteni310 m to the eastEmineddin Külliyesi370 m to the southwestUlu Camii430 m to the east

Routes that pass close by

Diyarbakir – Mardin1 kmSanliurfa – Mardin1.3 km

Frequently asked

What is Mardin Müzesi?
According to the inscription, it was built in 1895 by the Patriarch of Antioch Ignatios Behnam Banni as the Syriac Catholic Patriarchate. The building, which served religious purposes for a long time, was later used as a military garrison, the headquarters of various political parties, a cooperative building, a health center, and a police station.
Where is Mardin Müzesi?
Mardin Müzesi is in Artuklu, Mardin.
How long does it take to visit Mardin Müzesi?
The suggested visit time for Mardin Müzesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Mardin Müzesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mardin Müzesi; the closest are Meryem Ana Kilisesi Ve Patrikhanesi, Abdüllatif Camii / Latifiye Camii, Geleneksel Mardin Evleri.
Is Mardin Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Mardin Müzesi lies 1 km from the Diyarbakir – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.