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Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman)
"These two lakes, located to the southwest of Şanlıurfa city center and known as the place where Prophet Ibrahim fell when he was thrown into the fire, are among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa with their sacred fish and the historical monuments around them.
Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman) and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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Suggested visit:60 minutes
"These two lakes, located in the southwest of Şanlıurfa city center and known as the place where Prophet Ibrahim fell when he was thrown into the fire, are among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa with their sacred fish and the historical monuments around them.
According to Wikipedia
In Eyyübiye, southwest of Şanlıurfa’s city center, this place consists of two pools and a türbe. In Jewish and Islamic tradition, it is associated with the spot where Nimrod cast Abraham into a fire. Together with the nearby Aynzeliha pools, it is counted among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa.
Source: Balıklıgöl, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words. · Source: Balıklıgöl, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman) sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.
The nearest stop is Halil Ür-rahman Medresesi, 80 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 12 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman)?
- "These two lakes, located to the southwest of Şanlıurfa city center and known as the place where Prophet Ibrahim fell when he was thrown into the fire, are among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa with their sacred fish and the historical monuments around them.
- Where is Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman)?
- Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman) is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman)?
- The suggested visit time for Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman) is about 60 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman)?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman); the closest are Halil Ür-rahman Medresesi, Balikligöl, Şeyh Dede Osman Avni Türbesi.
- Is Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman) on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman) lies 12 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.