What to Buy in Urfa
Şanlıurfa, a city that has become a world brand with its unique culture and is talked about all over the world with its cuisine and many other features, rewrites history with the world's oldest temple (Göbeklitepe - 10,000 BC). We can say that Şanlıurfa has not reached this point easily. In history, it has witnessed many wars, destructions, tortures, as well as many cultures and innovations. This city, formerly known as Edessa, later took the name Urfa. Although it is still widely called by this name today, it was occupied by British and French forces during the years of the War of Independence, but they managed to drive the enemy out of the country with a heroic defense. Thanks to this success, it received the title "Şanlı" before the name Urfa in 1984 and is known today as Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa Culture
Şanlıurfa is perhaps one of the rare cities in the world that hosts so many cultural values. Its unique hospitality and the culture of embracing people are seen at very advanced levels in Şanlıurfa. If you knock on a door and say you are a guest of God, you can be sure that they will provide you with the most comfortable facilities and that you will be able to relax. People are very warm and friendly. We can say that Şanlıurfa further enriches its thousands of years of multicultural structure by accepting every new person and culture.
Where to Visit and What to Buy in Şanlıurfa?
Şanlıurfa offers you many opportunities in terms of places to visit. Balıklıgöl, the Shrine and Mosque of Prophet Job, the Cave of Prophet Abraham's Birth (Derga Mosque), Şanlıurfa Castle (the castle where Hz. Abraham was thrown into the fire with a catapult system), its historical bazaar, archaeology museum, Göbeklitepe, Harran houses, Halfeti Ulu Mosque, and many more places too numerous to list. So, how do tourists shop in Şanlıurfa? Şanlıurfa is not a city that increases prices when it sees tourists; there are many things you can buy at very reasonable prices. First of all, isot (a type of pepper) is a must-buy for chili lovers. Copperware can also be easily preferred as souvenirs and makes the recipient feel valued. For those who love plain and strong coffee, Mırra (coffee) is a flavor that must be tried. In terms of clothing, you can make a difference with leather jackets as well as local clothes. As for local flavors, isot jam, pomegranate molasses, kurut, Şanlıurfa pistachio, and Şanlıurfa cheese are also flavors worth trying. If you want to witness this historical city and reward yourself with many beautiful flavors, you can add Şanlıurfa to your holiday plans.
